This week Forbes released their “Wealthiest Black Americans” list and it should be no surprise that rapper/entrepreneur Jay-Z made his way onto the exclusive list.
In no particular order, the list created by Forbes consists of about 20 prominent and well-off African Americans.
Jay-Z has managed to take himself from Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects to CEO of Def Jam Records [click to read] in a span of only a few years.
Forbes reports the 39-year-old's net worth as being $150 million which has been gained through Jay Z’s work as an entertainer and the many investments he has made throughout the years.
Jay-Z is co-owner of the 40/40 Club, partial owner of the New Jersey Nets, and he recently sold Rocawear for $204 million [click to read].
With a net worth of $110 million, Def Jam founder Russell Simmons was a few millions shy of making it onto the list.
Other well-known African Americans to make Forbes list include Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Tiger Woods.
In no particular order, the list created by Forbes consists of about 20 prominent and well-off African Americans.
Jay-Z has managed to take himself from Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects to CEO of Def Jam Records [click to read] in a span of only a few years.
Forbes reports the 39-year-old's net worth as being $150 million which has been gained through Jay Z’s work as an entertainer and the many investments he has made throughout the years.
Jay-Z is co-owner of the 40/40 Club, partial owner of the New Jersey Nets, and he recently sold Rocawear for $204 million [click to read].
With a net worth of $110 million, Def Jam founder Russell Simmons was a few millions shy of making it onto the list.
Other well-known African Americans to make Forbes list include Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Tiger Woods.
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