Kanye West Tops JAY-Z as Richest Rapper

January 26, 2025

Kanye West is said to have reclaimed his spot among rap’s billionaire elite, overtaking JAY-Z as the wealthiest rapper alive.

On Thursday (January 23), the acclaimed musician and fashion trailblazer shared an Instagram post announcing his reported $2.77 billion net worth, citing data from the business valuation firm Eton Venture Services. “LAA LA LA LA,” he wrote in the caption, seemingly relishing a moment of triumph over his critics. According to Eton Venture Services, Kanye’s financial resurgence is attributed to “his music portfolio and exclusive ownership of the Yeezy trademark.”

If Kanye West’s fortune has indeed climbed to $2.77 billion, he would surpass his former collaborator and friend, JAY-Z, whose net worth stands at $2.5 billion, according to Forbes. The two icons, who formed the legendary Watch the Throne duo, remain the only rappers to have crossed the billion-dollar threshold. Earlier claims that Dr. Dre and Diddy had achieved similar financial feats have since been invalidated.


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