Jay-Z #1 on FORBES Wealthiest Hip-Hop Artists 2018

For the first time since Forbes Five, a ranking of the wealthiest hip-hop artists, was launched back in 2011, JAY-Z has come out at number one.

In the 2018 edition, JAY-Z tops the list with $900 million, thanks to interests D’Ussé, Roc Nation and TIDAL. Hov beats Diddy, who has been first every year up until now, with a net worth of $825 million with a hand in Ciroc, Revolt, DeLeón and Diageo.

Dr. Dre remains at number three with $770 million, before a drop to Drake and Eminem at $100 million.

1. JAY-Z – $900 MILLION (↑ $90 MILLION)

2. DIDDY – $825 MILLION (↑ $5 MILLION)

3. DR. DRE – $770 MILLION (↑ $30 MILLION)

4. DRAKE – $100 MILLION (↑ $10 MILLION)

5. EMINEM – $100 MILLION (←→)