Less than four years after becoming the first billionaire rapper, Jay-Z is showing no signs of slowing down. The Brooklyn-born artist’s net worth is now $2.5 billion, according to the latest estimate from Forbes. Jay-Z became rap’s first billionaire back in 2019, with stakes in Armand de Brignac champagne and D’Usse cognac valued at over $400 million at the time, as well as various investment properties in New York and LA. His wealth has ballooned in recent years thanks in part to the growth of his entertainment company Roc Nation, his sale of the streaming service Tidal as well as numerous investments in companies ... (full story)