1.DIDDY

After being fired from his executive position at Uptown, Diddy started his own record company, Bad Boy Records. The result is hi$tory. Net worth: $500 million.


2.JAY Z

Co-founder of Roc-A-Fella records, Jay-Z is expected to reach the $1 billion benchmark in his lifetime. Net worth: $475 million.



3. Master P

With the most diversified empire on the list, Master P has businesses in everything including rap labels, clothing, management companies, video games, and even a phone sex line. No Limit Records is his crowning achievement. Net worth: $350 million.



4. Dr. Dre

The groundbreaking rapper, producer, and music mogul is dominating the premium headphone market with his Beats by Dre line. Net worth: $260 million.



5. 50 Cent

50 Cent proved to be a wise businessman and savvy investor. Along with his record sales, his endorsement deals and stock portfolio valued at a fair chunk of change. Net worth: $250 million.