The hip-hop industry is one that’s chock full of business-minded heads who’ve managed to transform it into a global powerhouse. A keen business sense is…
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1. Snoop Dogg
The DO-Double-G just announced that his venture capital firm Casa Verde invested in a startup called Eaze, which is like an “Uber for weed.” But…
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2. Jean Grae
Jean Greasy is one of the many independent artists who essentially sells herself. Along with her music, she’s released an audiobook, featured as a guest…
Snoop Dogg Backs ‘Uber For Weed’ + 11 More Rappers With Multimillion-Dollar Business Empires was originally published on boomcolumbus.com
3. Russell Simmons
The mogul who started it all, Simmons is one person we can thank for the existence of Def Jam. He also founded Phat Farm, Arguyleculture,…
Snoop Dogg Backs ‘Uber For Weed’ + 11 More Rappers With Multimillion-Dollar Business Empires was originally published on boomcolumbus.com
4. Kanye West
From ‘The College Dropout’ onward, Kanye’s been pushing his brand with no limit. From founding the G.O.O.D. Music record label to breaking into fashion and…
Snoop Dogg Backs ‘Uber For Weed’ + 11 More Rappers With Multimillion-Dollar Business Empires was originally published on boomcolumbus.com
5. Freddie Gibbs
Gangsta Gibbs had been grinding on the mixtape game for years before breaking it big with his collaboration album ‘Piñata’ with underground producer extraordinaire Madlib.…
Snoop Dogg Backs ‘Uber For Weed’ + 11 More Rappers With Multimillion-Dollar Business Empires was originally published on boomcolumbus.com
6. Chamillionaire
“Ridin’” was one of the biggest hits of the 2000s, but it’s not the only thing the Houston-based rapper has on his plate. He founded…
Snoop Dogg Backs ‘Uber For Weed’ + 11 More Rappers With Multimillion-Dollar Business Empires was originally published on boomcolumbus.com
7. 50 Cent
50’s hands are in many different business soups, it turns out. Aside from turning G-Unit into a successful clothing line, 50 also received a big…
Snoop Dogg Backs ‘Uber For Weed’ + 11 More Rappers With Multimillion-Dollar Business Empires was originally published on boomcolumbus.com
8. Chance the Rapper
Perhaps more than any other hip-hop artist today, Chance has turned himself into a business. The 22-year-old Chicago MC has developed a fanatical fan base,…
Snoop Dogg Backs ‘Uber For Weed’ + 11 More Rappers With Multimillion-Dollar Business Empires was originally published on boomcolumbus.com
9. Jay-Z
Jay is yet another hip-hop powerhouse who’s killing it with clothing (Rocawear), music (former president of Def Jam Recordings, co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records, launched streaming service…
Snoop Dogg Backs ‘Uber For Weed’ + 11 More Rappers With Multimillion-Dollar Business Empires was originally published on boomcolumbus.com
10. Tyler, The Creator
Tyler’s been selling Golf Wang for as long as he’s been around. The Odd Future frontman built his entire empire from the ground up. He…
Snoop Dogg Backs ‘Uber For Weed’ + 11 More Rappers With Multimillion-Dollar Business Empires was originally published on boomcolumbus.com
11. Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj was the first woman to ever be featured in the Hip-Hop Cash Kings section of ‘Forbes.’ With various endorsements (Nokia, Pepsi, MAC Cosmetics,…
Snoop Dogg Backs ‘Uber For Weed’ + 11 More Rappers With Multimillion-Dollar Business Empires was originally published on boomcolumbus.com
12. Dr. Dre
Dre started out producing for the World Class Wreckin’ Cru and later N.W.A., but he didn’t stop there. He’s produced for hip-hop artists across generational…
Snoop Dogg Backs ‘Uber For Weed’ + 11 More Rappers With Multimillion-Dollar Business Empires was originally published on boomcolumbus.com
