New Delhi, April 5 -- Hip-hop icon Jay-Z is one of the few celebrities that have become billionaires after earning fame. Born as Shawn Carter, Jay-Z has long been known for his musical genius, but over the years, he has worked to become one of the most monetarily successful celebrities across the world. Earlier this month, JayZ featured in the coveted Forbes "World's Celebrity Billionaires 2025" alongside singer Rihanna as well as other celebs including Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian.

As per Forbes Billionaire List 2025, Jay-Z is the richest musician in the world.

Jay-Z boasts of a vast portfolio, including his champagne brand Armand de Brignac and his cognac label D'Usse, a stake in Uber that he purchased during the early days of the ...