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Mar 27, 2023 · Less than four years after becoming the first billionaire rapper, Jay-Z is showing no signs of slowing down. The Brooklyn-born artist’s net worth is now $2.5 billion, according to the latest ...
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Superstar rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z has a net worth of $2.5 billion as of November 2023, according to
Jay-Z became the first billionaire rapper in 2019 and has amassed his wealth over the years through his music and successful business ventures, such as his liquor brands.
In 2023, Jay-Z and Beyoncé bought the most expensive home ever sold in California, a 40,000-square-foot property in Malibu that they bought for $200 million.
Billionaire rapper, investor, and entrepreneur Jay-Z sat down with CBS Mornings' co-host, Gayle King, in a rare interview that aired on CBS last week.
In the hour-long primetime interview, Jay-Z and King take a tour of The Book of HOV exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library that honors the rapper and his illustrious career.
If there's one thing the billionaire knows how to do well, it's how to spot a good deal. When King asked Jay-Z to settle a social media debate that asked fans to decide between taking $500,000 cash or having dinner with him, he replied, "You gotta take the money.... I wouldn't tell you to cut a bad deal."
Jay-Z's rise to fame and fortune began with his successful career as a rapper.
Jay-Z is the first Black male artist to have 10 multi-platinum albums, a certification given to albums that have sold more than 2 million copies each. The rapper has released 13 solo studio albums and sold about 33.5 million copies in total.
He is the most-nominated artist in Grammy history—a title he shares with his wife, Beyoncé. The pair has 88 Grammy nominations each.
His music catalog is worth an estimated $75 million, according to
and he owns the masters and publishing rights to his works. His first album was
released in 1996, and his most recent album,
In addition to his iconic career as an artist, Jay-Z has come to be known as a top entrepreneur and investor.
His cash and investments are worth an estimated $200 million (as of 2019) and include a stake in Uber. The rapper has also founded multiple companies and liquor brands that have made him millions of dollars.
For instance, in 2007, Rocawear (a clothing brand co-founded by Jay-Z) was bought by Iconix Brand Group for over $204 million in cash, according to
At the time, Rocawear was bringing in more than $700 million in annual sales.
have gotten into the liquor business and made millions from it, and Jay-Z is no exception.
Jay-Z bought premium champagne brand, Armand de Brignac in 2014. In 2021, luxury conglomerate
2 days ago · From the Editor. Since becoming hip-hop's first billionaire in 2019, Jay-Z has more than doubled his fortune thanks to his lucrative liquor businesses. In 2021, giant LVMH purchased a 50% stake in ...
Mar 28, 2023 · According to the latest estimate from Forbes, Jay-Z now has a net worth of $2.5 billion.. The Brooklyn-born rapper, né Shawn Carter, was named the world’s first billionaire rapper by Forbes in ...
Apr 10, 2023 · Jay-Z has a net worth of $2.5 billion, according to Forbes. The rap mogul has built a fortune through his music and several business ventures. It includes a clothing line, the music streaming ...
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Jun 3, 2019 · N ine years ago, two unlikely lunch partners sat down at the Hollywood Diner in Omaha, Nebraska. One, Warren Buffett, was a regular there. The other, Jay-Z, was not. The billionaire and the rapper ...
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Jun 3, 2019 · Jay Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, grew up in a hard-knock life in Brooklyn’s Marcy housing projects. He famously worked as a drug dealer (can’t knock the hustle) before becoming a musician.
