Jay-Z’s net worth increases to $2.5 billion
Jay-Z is the mogul rapper and he has never been shy about his business deals. To that end, Jay-Z became hip hop’s first billionaire. Of course, that was soon overshadowed by Kanye West’s reported $6.6 billion net worth. In addition, Kanye was claiming he was worth over $10 billion, before the collapse of his partnerships. Meanwhile, Jay-Z has steadily grown his business portfolio. A recent sale of D’Usse has led to his net worth rising. Forbes is reporting Jay is worth $2.5 billion.
Jay-Z was the most consistent rapper of all-time during his run. From 1996 until 2003, he released a new album every year. Starting with his second album, all of Jay-Z’s albums debuted at number one. His Soundscan first week sales have longtime been major discussion. When Jay-Z transitioned into the business arena, he shifted his discussion to his business ventures. Now people discuss his businesses the way fans discussed his albums.
Jay-Z recently sold D’Usse and this has resulted in a rise in his net worth. Over the years, Jay built his wealth from his own music, his marriage to Beyonce, and Roc Nation. Through his label / entertainment / management company, Jay-Z has major interest in the entertainment industry. As a result, he became hip hop’s first billionaire. Now, Forbes has recalculated his net worth with it now reporting in at $2.5 billion.
Source: The Pop Tingz
Jay-Z’s net worth increases to $2.5 billion
