Jay-Z's Net Worth Reaches Record-Breaking $2.5 Billion, Forbes Reports.

Jay-Z's net worth has reached $2.5 billion, making him the 1,203rd richest person in the world, according to Forbes. The increase in his net worth is due to the sale of his 50% stake in D'USSÉ cognac back to its parent company Bacardi for $750 million. He still retains a significant ownership in the brand. Jay-Z is also the most-paid rapper and holds the most Grammys for a rapper with 24.