By Olaitan Ibrahim
American rapper and music executive, Sean Carter, also known as Jay-Z, has been announced as the World’s richest musician.
The rapper who was formerly named as greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023 is currently worth $2.5 billion.
The announcement was made by Forbes, noting that Jay-Z makes substantial profits from diverse investments and businesses.
Jay -Z is currently the owner of Roc Nation record label, Armand de Brignac (Ace of Spades) and the cognac brand D’Ussé.
He surpasses the world’s richest female musician Taylor Swift, who is currently worth $1.5 billion.