SNOOP DOGG | EST. $150 MILLION

Hollywood’s rap industry would not be what it is today if not for artists like Snoop Dogg. The rapper rose to prominence in the late 1990s until the early 2000s, and his influence on the genre can still be felt to this day.

Although he is now widely known for his rap skills, Snoop Dogg actually started his musical journey as a pianist for his local church. The rapper’s mother was a devote Christian and would often encourage him to participate in weekend masses. However, Snoop Dogg eventually made a 180 degree turn during his sixth grade and shifted his focus on rapping. The first few years of him rapping was punctuated with a couple of run-ins with the law, but he picked himself up enough to start recording demo singles. Thanks to his unique style and way of words, the rapper was eventually able to work with legendary producer Dr. Dre. His career only went upwards from that point on. Today, Snoop Dogg is worth $150 million.