Meet hip-hop's next billionaires:
about both his lyrical prowess and his future financial fortunes: “I’m already the G.O.A.T.–next stop is the billie.”him hip-hop’s first billionaire earlier this month. The news caught the attention of observers around the world—not only due to the breadth of Jay-Z’s financial achievement, but because of what it means for others looking to follow in his footsteps.
“Jay-Z’s entire life is the real blueprint,” says hip-hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy, longtime host of the show. “He’s one of the best examples in our lifetime of one who’s truly achieved the American dream and billionaire status.” Naturally, Jay-Z tops this year’s ranking of hip-hop’s richest stars. Who will be the next billionaire from the rap world? The answer is almost certainly one of the names below.The 32-year-old Canadian is the youngest on this list by a decade, but he’s quickly gaining ground on hip-hop’s elder statesmen.
“Every year, we just want to get more prepared and better at touring and better at things that make money,” he
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