Top 10 Richest Rappers in world 2016

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Rap is considered one of the most controversial genres of music. Some people are of the view that rap music does not make any sense, totally baseless and meaningless. While there are many people, who simply enjoy it and considers it to be the toughest thing to do as it does involves the appropriate usage of metaphors, idioms, similes and proficient writing. Rap music creates a positive energy. People can relate to the wordings of the rap music. Rap isn’t just an entertainment but also can be used as a medication tool for many people. It brings out the emotions and whatever is in mind. A musical display of emotions through creative wordplay is rap music. The lyrics simply twist the mind; spark the brain and takes to another world full of tough beats and varying emotions.

In today’s period, many people and children want to be rappers as they are considered to be cool and funky. They do follow very well-known rappers in the world and try to imitate and pick their style. They are the most followed celebrities who keep on entertaining through their unique and mind-boggling moves and music. Many of rappers rose from rags to riches by working hard. Following are the Top 10 Richest Rappers in the World:

1. Dr. Dre
Net Worth : USD800 million

Andre Romelle Young, better known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics.

2. P Diddy
Net Worth: USD700 million

Sean John Combs, also known by his stage names Puff Daddy, Puffy, Diddy, and P. Diddy, is an American hip hop recording artist, record producer, entrepreneur and actor. He was born in Harlem and grew up in Mount Vernon, New York.

3. Jay-Z
Net Worth: USD560 million

Shawn Corey Carter, known by his stage name Jay Z, is an American rapper, entrepreneur and investor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists in America. In 2014, Forbes estimated Jay Z's net worth at nearly $520 million

4. Master P
Net Worth: USD350 million

Percy Robert Miller, known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, author, filmmaker, record producer, philanthropist, and former basketball player.

5. Birdman
Net Worth: USD170 million

Bryan Williams, known by his stage names Birdman or Baby, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and public face of Cash Money Records which he founded with his older brother Ronald "Slim" Williams in 1991

6. Eminem
Net Worth: USD160 million

Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor from Detroit, Michigan.

7. 50 Cent
Net Worth: USD140 million

Curtis James Jackson III, known professionally as 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, record, film, and television producer.

8. Ice Cube
Net Worth: USD140 million

O'Shea Jackson Sr., known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, record producer and filmmaker. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined the seminal rap group N.W.A.

9. Lil Wayne
Net Worth: USD140 million