Nicki Minaj | Est. $80 million

Pop icon Nicki Minaj has a net worth of $80 million. The Trinidadian-American rapper became worldwide famous for her show-stopping costumes and accent that set her apart from other female rappers. Much to her credit, her music has been well appreciated by the public and she has sold a huge number of albums over the years, as such is her mega-hit song, “Super Bass”. Although she has been involved in some controversy and squabbles with other artists, Minaj’s popularity and credibility as an artist weren’t affected at all. As a matter of fact, it became her stepping stone to reach higher spots on the charts.

In the 12th season of the TV show American Idol, she sat down as one of the judges of the program and earned $12 million for the job. Music isn’t Minaj’s only niche. The famed rapper is also an endorser and has collaborated with several big brands in the past. Not wanting to be boxed into a single career, she has also dabbled into film production.