Richest Rapper In America

Kanye West Photo Credit: Bloomberg.com

Musician Kanye West
Net Worth $6.6 billion

The richest rapper in America is Kanye West. Kanye West has an estimated net worth of $6.6 billion.

Kanye West
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Kanye West is an American producer, rapper, fashion designer and entrepreneur. He rose to fame when he released his 2004 album, The College Dropout. He is currently one of the successful and awarded musicians in America. Kanye West earns at least $100 million per year from his works. The greater part of his wealth is from royalties and other earnings related to his Yeezy brand and Adidas partnership.

Kanye West
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Kanye West was born on June 8, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia. He received a scholarship to attend the American Academy of Art in 1997 but was transferred to Chicago State University to study English. He dropped out of school at age 20 to pursue his music career.

 

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