The Economic Times

In 2013, Jay-Z invested about $2 million in Uber; 6 years later, his stake was estimated to be worth around $70 million

Grammy-winning rapper JAY-Z built a vast empire beyond music. His early $2 million Uber investment grew significantly in value. He also founded Roc Nation and acquired the streaming service TIDAL. JAY-Z's philanthropic efforts include the Shawn Carter Foundation. He is recognized as the first hip-hop artist to achieve billionaire status.