It was The Notorious B.I.G. who said “mo money, mo problems” — but it’s safe to say that, for the artists who made this list, money is definitely not an issue. If you enjoyed our roundup of the richest rappers of 2021, you might be surprised to find out where some of your favourites stand this year — and even more surprised to find a few unexpected names snagging the top spots. So get ready to drop the mic as we climb our way to the top of the charts of some the richest rappers in 2022, based on their estimated net worth, according to Wealthy Gorilla and Celebrity Net Worth.

20. Kendrick Lamar (Net worth: $75 million)
An artist of many talents, 35-year-old Kendrick Lamar is a rapper, songwriter and producer who’s risen the ranks of the industry in record time, compared to many of the other artists who make this list.

19. Timbaland (Net worth: $85 million)

18. Michael Diamond (Mike D) (Net worth: $90 million)

17. Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock) (Net Worth: $90 million)

16. Nicki Minaj (Net worth: $100 million)

15. Pitbull (Net Worth: $100 million)

14. LL Cool J (Net Worth: $120 million)

13. Birdman (Net Worth: $150 million)

12. Swizz Beatz (Net Worth: $150 million)

11. Snoop Dogg (Net Worth: $150 million)

10. Ice Cube (Net Worth: $160 million)

9. Lil Wayne (Net Worth: $170 million)

8. Master P (Net Worth: $200 million)

7. Eminem (Net Worth: $230 million)

6. Drake (Net Worth: $250 million)

5. Pharrell Williams (Net Worth: $250 million)

4. Dr. Dre (Net Worth: $500 million)

3. Sean Combs (Diddy) (Net Worth: $900 million)

2. Jay Z (Net Worth: $1.3 billion)
