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Jay-Z

Jay-Z

Jay-Z (#1496)

Global Rank #1496
Country Rank #548
Country United States

Jay-Z is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 3 B
  • Music
  • United States
  • M
  • 56 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,496
Country Rank #548
Net Worth $2.8B
Previous Worth $2.8B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Music
Age 56 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 14 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Los Angeles, California
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Music

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 56
Source Of Wealth Music, Self Made
Self Made Score 10
Residence Los Angeles, California
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 3
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.8B
Current Net Worth $2.8B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Since becoming hip-hop's first billionaire in 2019, Jay-Z has more than doubled his fortune thanks to his lucrative liquor businesses. He sold 50% of spirits brand Armand de Brignac, otherwise known as Ace of Spades, to luxury goods giant LVMH in 2021, and sold a majority of his stake in cognac brand D'Usse to Bacardi in 2023. He is also chairman and cofounder of entertainment company Roc Nation, and has stakes in music streaming giant Tidal and the 40/40 Club sports bar. His other assets range from a fine art collection including works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, his music catalog and shares in companies like Block and Uber. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2021, and has won two Emmys for Super Bowl halftime shows in 2022 and 2023.

Insights

Did You Know?

Jay-Z, with 88, and his wife Beyoncé Knowles, with 99, are the two artists with the most Grammy nominations ever.

Jay-Z was the first rap artist inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, in 2017.

A founding partner of Reform Alliance and board member of the United Justice Coalition, Jay-Z advocates for social justice initiatives and criminal justice reform.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Jay-Z's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Worth Trend Net Worth Growth
Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $2.8B (May 4, 2026)

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