Drake's net worth in 2025: Has Kendrick Lamar hurt his career?
While new music and a 2025 concert tour keeps the rapper “swimming in the money,” his feud with Kendrick Lamar continues to generate headlines.
Money is a frequent subject in rap music: Rappers often detail the hardships they faced growing up without it, along with the material things they buy after they start selling records.
But long-term wealth is an entirely different matter. More than temporary cash flow, rappers build their fortunes through years of hard work and time on the road — and by accumulating assets, business ventures, and endorsement deals.
Along with wealth comes status and power: Riches in rap are synonymous with greatness, and its top-earning pantheon includes the likes of Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Eminem — and now Drake.
