NAS | $70 Million | Businessman

To many hip-hop fans, Nas is a legendary icon known for his lyrical ability and flow. Nas was signed to Columbia Records in the early ’90s following his performance in Live at the Barbeque. He released his debut album in 1994, and its success spawned more hits. Over the years, Nas has released several more albums and has amazingly sold more than 25 million records worldwide. Nas has pursued a promising career in acting, too. He appeared in films and TV shows like Ticker and Hawaii Five-o.

Nas became extremely popular, and he was one of the world’s highest-earning rappers at the peak of his career. But his brilliance didn’t end there, as he became business savvy. His business ventures include Queensbridge, Mass Appeal, and the restaurant Sweet Chick. Not only that, but he also diversified his investments into real estate. True enough, he is an inspiration to us all.