Global music icon and business mogul, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, has secured his place as the world’s richest musician, with Forbes estimating his net worth at a staggering $2.5 billion. The hip-hop legend’s fortune reflects not just his influence in music but also his vast portfolio of investments and entrepreneurial ventures. From Roc Nation, his powerhouse entertainment company, to luxury liquor brands Armand de Brignac champagne and D’Ussé cognac, Jay-Z continues to build wealth across industries. He also reaped massive returns from the sale of Tidal and the Rocawear fashion label, while holding strong interests in real estate, hospitality, technology, and emerging startups. In a related ranking, Taylor Swift remains the world’s wealthiest female musician with an estimated $1.6 billion, becoming the first artist to attain billionaire status solely through music sales and record-breaking tours.
