Lil Wayne | $150 Million

At eight years old, Lil Wayne already wrote his first rap song. Born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., Lil Wayne began his journey under the mentorship of rapper Bryan “Birdman” Williams. With Birdman also being the owner of Cash Money Records, Lil Wayne got the chance to be featured in a few of the label’s tracks. Soon after, he joined the group Hot Boys before he pursued a career as a solo artist.

Today, Lil Wayne is often considered one of the most influential hip hop artists in the music industry. Through the years, he has released widely-acclaimed albums like Tha Block is Hot, Tha Carter, Rebirth, and I Am Not a Human Being. Along the way, the rapper also wrote his very own memoir, Gone Til’ November. With all the investments he has made through the years, Lil Wayne has accumulated an impressive net worth of $150 million as of 2020.