Jay Z’s Net Worth: $810 Million In 2017

Jay Z: Closing in on $1 billion.

Shawn “Jay Z” Carter places second on this year’s Forbes Five–our  ranking of the world’s wealthiest hip-hop artists that appears in the latest issue of FORBES. All five have had successful careers in music, but for most, the bulk of their fortunes can be attributed to outside business ventures.

Name:
Shawn “Jay Z” Carter

Age:
47

Residence:
Los Angeles, Calif; New York, N.Y.

Estimated Net Worth:
$810 million

Source:
Music, Spirits, Clothing, Sports, Startups

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