Rappers and hip-hop artists make their money through the music they create for the general public to enjoy and share. Some can make millions, while others are often overlooked and barely make money. Here are the top ten richest rappers out there.

1. Diddy

Sean Combs is the richest American rapper and actor with the net worth of 750 million dollars. He had many pieces but his most famous are No Way Out and Forever.

2. Dr. Dre

Andre Romelle Young, otherwise known as "Dr. Dre," is an American born rapper and entrepreneur with a net worth of a staggering 700 million dollars. His best album is called The Chronic, which has over 7.5 million copies sold.

3. Jay Z

Shawn Corey Carter, otherwise know as "Jay Z," is an rapper, businessman and investor. He is married to singer Beyonce and has a net worth of 550 million dollars. His best albums include The Blueprint and Reasonable Doubt.

4. Master P

Percy Robert Miller, or "Master P," is an American rapper, actor, businessman, investor, author, filmmaker, record producer, philanthropist and former basketball player. He has a net worth of 350 million dollars. Some of his famous pieces include Ghetto D and MP Da Last Don.

5. Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons cofounded the hip-hop music label Def Jam Recordings and created many clothing lines. He is an American rapper, entrepreneur and author worth 325 million dollars.

6. Eminem

Marshall Bruce Mathers III, most commonly known as "Eminem," is an American rapper, producer and actor with the net worth of 210 million dollars. His most famous pieces include The Marshall Mathers Lp and The Eminem Show.

7. Usher

Usher Raymond IV is an American rapper, singer, dancer and song writer with a net worth of 180 million dollars. His most famous album was called Confessions and was one of the best R&B albums of all time.

8. Ronald "Slim" Williams

Ronald Slim Williams is an American producer and businessmen with the net worth of 170 million dollars. He is the cofounder of Cash Money records along with his brother Byan Williams or "Birdman".

9. 50 Cent

Curtis James Jackson III otherwise known as "50 Cent" is an American rapper and actor with a net worth of 155 million dollars. His most famous album was called Get Rich or Die Tryin, and it was number one in 2003; it sold 872,00 copies in its first week and more than 12 million copies worldwide.

10. Birdman

Bryan Williams, otherwise known for his street name of "Birdman," is the face of Cash Money Records and was a part of the famous group called 'Big Tymers'. He is an American rapper with a net worth of 150 million dollars.