New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- When we think of the richest musicians in the world, names like Taylor Swift or maybe Beyonce come to mind. Both are everywhere, selling out stadiums with Era and Cowboy Carter tours and topping charts. But surprisingly, the crown of the richest musician in the world is not theirs. It sits on rapper and music mogul Jay-Z's head. As per Forbes, his net worth has climbed to around 2.5 billion dollars, putting him way above other stars.

It is a bit of a twist because Jay-Z is not dropping new albums every year like some artists. Still, his money keeps growing. He started out as a rapper from Brooklyn in the 1990s and built a career that mixed music with sharp business sense. Tracks like Reasonable Doubt and The Bluepri...