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JAY-Z and Rihanna are two of the richest people in the world, according to Forbes. In 2023, Forbes released its list of the wealthiest individuals, with 2,640 billionaires included. JAY-Z, also known as Shawn Carter, is ranked as the 1217th wealthiest person, with a net worth of $2.5 billion. The hip-hop mogul became hip-hop’s first billionaire in 2019 and has continued to grow his wealth through various business ventures. Recently, he sold his stake in the cognac brand D’USSÉ to Bacardi for $750 million, but still holds a significant ownership stake in the brand. His portfolio also includes Roc Nation and Armand de Brignac, the luxury champagne brand he co-owns with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.

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Rihanna is ranked as the 2020th wealthiest person, with a net worth of $1.4 billion. The 35-year-old businesswoman has built an empire with her Fenty Beauty line and lingerie company, Savage x Fenty. Her successful ventures have helped her amass a significant fortune and solidify her status as one of the world’s wealthiest individuals.

On the other hand, Kanye West, who was previously ranked as the 1513th wealthiest person with a net worth of $2 billion, has fallen off the list. This drop in ranking can be attributed to adidas terminating its partnership with him following his controversial remarks.

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Kim Kardashian, West’s ex-wife, remains on the list as a billionaire, ranking at No. 2259 with a net worth of $1.2 billion.

Other celebrities on the list include LeBron James and Tyler Perry, who tie at No. 2540. In total, the world’s billionaires are worth a staggering $12.2 trillion. Elon Musk, who held the title of the world’s richest person, has fallen to No. 2 with a net worth of $180 billion after Tesla shares were devalued due to his acquisition of Twitter. The current richest person in the world is Bernard Arnault, CEO of luxury goods empire LVMH, with a net worth of $211 billion.