Highlights
- Travis Scott is one of the highest-paid rappers, earning $60 million in 2018, but negative headlines affected his income.
- Snoop Dogg charges between $150,000 to $200,000 for appearances and is in demand for events.
- Cardi B's net worth is estimated at $80 million, with her music, endorsements, and performances contributing to her wealth.
There are numerous legendary talents in the hip-hop industry.
With dozens of chart-topping songs, hundreds of musical masterpieces, millions of devoted followers, millions of album sales, and billions of digital views throughout their careers, these hip-hop legends have mastered their craft.
These great creators of verse honed their craft for years, dedicating everything to their music careers, and are now reaping the rewards.
Let's take a look at the net worths of the ten brightest stars in the rap arena, and how much it costs promoters to secure their appearances and performances.
10 Travis Scott
Booking Fee Range: $110,000 - $200,000
American singer and rapper Travis Scott holds the distinction of the most streamed artist.
In total, 111 songs by Travis Scott have charted in the top hundred songs on various occasions, and four of his songs reached the top of the charts, gaining him worldwide fame.
| Current Net Worth | $80 Million |
| Booking Charges | $110,000 - $200,000 |
| Major Awards | 1 BET Award 1 Billboard Music Award |
| Highest Net Worth | $90 Million |
Travis Scott is one of the highest-paid rappers in the world, and earned $60 million in 2018 – but negative headlines about the Astroworld festival tragedy and legal battles dimmed his income.
Kylie Jenner's talented former partner Travis Scott is estimated to earn approximately $10 million from his music in a year.
This figure encompasses endorsement deals, music performances, and charges ranging from $110,000 to $200,000 for appearances at corporate and personal events.
9 Snoop Dogg
Booking Fee Range: $150,000 - $200,000
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., the legendary rapper best known as Snoop Dogg, has been dropping hits like they're hot for almost three decades.
The American Music Award winner has twelve songs that have hit the top ten on the charts.
| Current Net Worth | $160 Million |
| Booking Charges | $150,000 - $200,000 |
| Major Awards | 1 BET Award 1 American Music Award 1 Billboard Music Award |
| Highest Net Worth | $200 Million |
The base price of Snoop Dogg's booking fees for weddings and private ceremonies is $150,000, and for corporate shows, Snoop Dogg might charge $200,000.
Event organizers and affluent individuals will happily pay him between $150,000 and $200,000 to have him perform at their events.
8 50 Cent
Booking Fee Range: $200,000 - $350,000
Curtis James Jackson III, regarded as one of the greatest rappers worldwide, is better known to fans as 50 Cent.
The Grammy Award winner has seven songs that have reached the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
He is an iconic rapper, with a vibrant base of fans spanning generations.
| Current Net Worth | $40 Million |
| Booking Charges | $200,000 - $350,000 |
| Major Awards | 1 Grammy Award 3 American Music Awards 13 Billboard Music Awards 4 BET Awards |
| Highest Net Worth | $300 Million |
50 Cent has been entangled in many controversies and feuds, and for decades has been feuding with Ja Rule and Diddy.
Additionally, he has lost many lawsuits and paid out millions in settlements, and in 2015, 50 Cent filed for bankruptcy.
The American rapper once accumulated $300 million, but because of poor investment decisions and legal battles, lost his financial mojo.
He revived his career in 2016, and rebuilt his net worth to an impressive $40 million.
7 Cardi B
Booking Fee Range: $400,000 - $500,000
Belcalis Almanzar, also known as Cardi B, is a highly respected figure in the hip hop industry and its associated culture.
This seven-time American Music Award winner has produced five number one Billboard chart-topping songs, and a total of 46 of her songs have appeared on the Billboard Top 100 list.
| Current Net Worth | $80 Million |
| Booking Charges | $400,000 - $500,000 |
| Major Awards | 7 American Music Awards 6 BET Awards 8 Billboard Music Awards |
| Highest Net Worth | $80 Million |
After "Bodak Yellow," Cardi B's career took off like a rocket.
Now, the New York singer has gained superstar status and commands a lucrative $400,000 to $500,000 for bookings.
Cardi B's estimated $80 million net worth is mainly due to her musical portfolio. However, she performs at events and earns millions.
Additionally, she is a social media influencer, with over 169 million followers on Instagram.
The American rapper has also partnered with Pepsi, Reebok, and Facebook to promote their products.
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Cardi B’s real estate portfolio features several multi-million dollar properties.6 Nicki Minaj
Booking Fee Range: $500,000 - $600,000
Nicki Minaj is considered one of the best female rappers in the world.
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| Current Net Worth | $150 Million |
| Booking Charges | $500,000 - $600,000 |
| Major Awards | 9 American Music Awards 12 BET Awards 4 Billboard Music Awards |
| Highest Net Worth | $180 Million |
Nicki Minaj is the highest-paid (and the wealthiest) female rapper today. With multiple chart-topping songs and major awards, she is in demand for events.
Onika Maraj, best known as Nicki Minaj, has a staggering $150 million in her purse – which she earned from her musical career, as a social media influencer, and endorsements for many big brands like Nokia, Activision, Beats By Dre, Blindspot, and Casio.
5 Lil Wayne
Booking Fee Range: $500,000 - $750,000
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., famously known as Lil Wayne, is considered among most influential rappers of all time.
As a five-time Grammy Award winner, his impressive discography includes 186 songs that have entered the top 100 on the Billboard charts, with 25 songs reaching top ten positions.
| Current Net Worth | $170 Million |
| Booking Charges | $500,000 - $750,000 |
| Major Awards | 5 Grammy Awards 1 American Music Awards 11 BET Awards 4 Billboard Music Awards |
| Highest Net Worth | $300 Million |
Lil Wayne is among the most iconic rappers of the 2000s and 2010s, but his career has been on the decline, with decreasing album sales and lower fees for bookings.
The New Orleans-born rapper's primary source of income is music, but he also endorses products, performs at events, and has invested in his own record label, Young Money Entertainment.
4 Drake
Booking Fee Range: $600,000 - $750,000
A heartthrob to millions of fans, Drake is the most popular rapper at current.
Drake is among the greats with the most number on songs on the Billboard Hot 100 list – thirteen of Drake’s songs broke all barriers and hit number 1 on the Billboard charts.
| Current Net Worth | $250 Million |
| Booking Charges | $600,000 - $750,000 |
| Major Awards | 5 Grammy Awards 6 American Music Awards 13 BET Awards 34 Billboard Music Awards |
| Highest Net Worth | $400 Million |
Drake has won at the Billboard Music Awards a record 34 times.
The Canadian rapper is the most popular artist among young people, and event organizers pay him $600-$750,000 for a one-night performance.
Aubrey Graham (Drake) is making the most of his income through music and brand endorsements.
He has also ventured into successful business endeavors, such as his record label and liquor brand.
3 Kanye West
Booking Fee Range: $800,000 - $1,000,000
Kanye West’s musical prowess is both brilliant and legendary, although not without scandal – and, most likely, some of his "plastic still say Kane."
He's received many accolades and created many iconic songs; many more of this Grammy Award winner’s songs almost reached the top of the charts.
His 141 songs were included in Billboard's top 100 chart, with 20 of them hitting the top ten.
| Current Net Worth | $400 Million |
| Booking Charges | $800,000 - $1,000,000 |
| Major Awards | 24 Grammy Awards 3 American Music Awards 10 BET Awards 17 Billboard Music Awards |
| Highest Net Worth | $6.6 Billion |
Kanye West once disclosed that he charged $8 million for single booking; once considered the richest musician in the world with a fortune of $6.6 billion , he endured a significant drop in his wealth due to controversial statements, and his tense divorce from ex-wife Kim Kardashian .
The Georgia-born rapper is quite famous for his music, but he also created the popular sneaker brand Yeezy (by Adidas), which earned him billions.
Unfortunately, there was a high-profile legal dispute which erupted between Adidas and Kanye, and Kanye lost his billions as a result.
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Booking Fee Range: $1,000,000 - $1,200,000
Shawn Corey Carter (Jay-Z) is a living legend in the hip-hop world, and the first living man to be included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
He has 105 songs that reached the top 100 chart, and 22 of his songs have been able to achieve top ten chart positions.
| Current Net Worth | $2.5 Billion |
| Booking Charges | $1,000,000 - $1,200,000 |
| Major Awards | 24 Grammy Awards 3 American Music Awards 7 BET Awards 6 Billboard Music Awards |
| Highest Net Worth | $2.5 Billion |
Jay-Z is presently the wealthiest musician globally.
The 24-time Grammy winner is endowed with a genius mind to manage multi-million dollar ventures and has an exceptional freestyle flow, from which he has crafted numerous chart-topping songs and received numerous prestigious accolades.
The most in-demand, Jay-Z commands fees ranging from $1 million to $1.2 million for performances.
1 Eminem
Booking Fee Range: $1,500,000 - $2,000,000
Eminem’s versatility makes him a champion in the rap arena.
The Oscar-winning musician has many great songs in his collection, with 95 of them reaching the top 100 charts, and 22 of those in the top ten on the charts.
| Current Net Worth | $250 Million |
| Booking Charges | $1,500,000 - $2,000,000 |
| Major Awards | 15 Grammy Awards 8 American Music Awards 1 Oscar Award 17 Billboard Music Awards |
| Highest Net Worth | $250 Million |
Eminem is considered one of the greatest rappers of his generation.
He reportedly charged $3 million for two nights at the UK's V Fest.
Once, 50 Cent revealed that Eminem turned down an offer of $8 million to perform at the World Cup.
The Slim Shady (Eminem) earns a major chunk of his money from his songs and musical events.
The 15-time Grammy Award winner is also a skilled investor, earning millions from various ventures.
Bear in mind that all of the richest rappers (who are earning a huge amount) have worked hard for decades; after facing hardships and with their unwavering persistence, they were able to ascend to the summit of fame and wealth.
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