'Forbes' Lists the br 5 Richest Rappers of 2019 Drake took the 5th spot br with his $150 million fortune. Kanye West came in 4th place with hisbr $240 million fortune. Diddy has claimed the br No. 3 spot with $740 million. Dr. Dre is No. 2 with $800 million. And coming in at No.1 br is Jay-Z, the first rapper br to become a billionaire. 'Forbes' predicts Diddy could very well br become rap's next billionaire with the br help of his vodka brand, Ciroc. And although Drake is at No. 5, he's the br youngest on the list and "quickly gaining br ground on hip-hop's elder statesmen.