If you were considering hanging your boots as an entertainer, you may want to reconsider that move after reading this. American Rapper and businessman Sean Carter aka Jay-Z has recently been named the first rapper billionaire. Jay-Z has investments in beverage production, huge steaks in tech eg shares in Uber and Tidal, real estate fashion, music and art. His largest investment are, his cash investments in other companies an investment worth $220 Million and his champagne brand Armand de Brignac worth a staggering $310 Million.
In coming up with his net worth Forbes magazine had this to say.
No other entertainer has become a billionaire since the beginning of time making Jay-Z the first in this field Dr Dre is a close second on the richest rappers list.
More: Forbes Magazine
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