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Jay-Z Makes Forbes Billionaires List As The Only Rapper

The rapper is worth $2.5 billion.

Aziah KamaribyAziah Kamari
April 6, 2023
in Lifestyle
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Jay-Z has solidified his place as one of the wealthiest and most successful figures in the entertainment industry.

The rapper and entrepreneur has become the first and only rapper to feature on Forbes’ 2023 World’s Billionaires List, with a net worth of $2.5 billion, an increase from his previously reported $1.5 billion net worth.

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This feat is even more remarkable given that he comes from a background that is often marginalized in mainstream business circles.

According to Forbes, Jay-Z ranks at #1217 on the list, tying with iconic media personality Oprah Winfrey and former US President Donald Trump.

His position surpasses that of other prominent figures such as fashion designer Tom Ford ($2.2 billion), basketball legend Michael Jordan ($2 billion), and technology innovator Mark David ($1.9 billion).

Jay-Z’s vast fortune has been amassed through his lucrative liquor businesses, with the purcha///////se of a 50% stake in his champagne empire, Armand de Brignac, otherwise known as Ace of Spades, by LVMH.

He has also sold a majority of his stake in his cognac brand D’Usse to Bacardi in February 2023.

His other assets range from a fine art collection, including works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, his music catalog, and shares in companies like Block and Uber.

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In addition to his business ventures, Jay-Z has also been recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2021 and won an Emmy in 2022 for Outstanding Variety Special for his production of the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Jay-Z’s achievement is particularly significant, as it highlights the underrepresentation of Black people in the world of business. The fact that he is the only rapper to feature on the list speaks volumes about the barriers that exist for Black entrepreneurs and businesspeople. The rapper has consistently used his platform to champion social justice issues, and his success is a testament to the importance of representation and inclusion.

 

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