Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.
Two decades after signing his first Cash Money deal as a child, Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.
Two decades after signing his first Cash Money deal as a child, Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. has built a fortune whose structure is more sophisticated — and more durable — than his fame alone would suggest.
Where the $170M comes from
Music sales, streaming & royalties
Wayne has released 14+ studio albums, most certified gold or higher, including Tha Carter III which sold over a million copies in its first week and won a Grammy for Best Rap Album.
$59.5M35%Touring & live performances
Per-show fees ranged from $500K–$600K; the Carter III tour alone grossed $42M and the 'I Am Still Music' tour grossed $47M in the US.
$51M30%Young Money Entertainment (label ownership & catalog)
As founder and sole owner of Young Money Entertainment, Wayne profits from the label's roster, which includes Drake and Nicki Minaj, and its 15+ Billboard 200 No. 1 albums.
$34M20%Brand endorsements & business ventures
Wayne has endorsement deals with Mountain Dew, Sprint, and Beats by Dre, plus co-ownership of Tidal (2015) and clothing lines Trukfit and Young Money Clothing.
$17M10%Production, songwriting & media
Wayne earns producer credits on documentaries and TV projects, including Drake's 'Better Than Good Enough' documentary and the Weezy Wednesdays series.
$8.5M5%