Black Billionaires: Who Made the Forbes List This Year?

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14. Jay-Z – $1 Billion

Ladies and gentlemen, he’s not just BeyoncĂ©’s husband… he’s also one of the few black billionaires. Born Sean Carter, Jay-Z got he’s start making music rapping and producing. Still considered one of the best rappers in the game, Jay-Z became a black billionaire for other business ventures including sports ownership, music subscription service TIDAL, beverages, shoes, video games, and more. No matter how much money this black billionaire amasses, he’ll always be ahead of the game because he married Queen Bey.