49. Ice Cube
Ice Cube rose to prominence as a performer after his Compton-based rap group reached the top of Billboard’s music charts. He is now considered to be one of the most popular performers of his generation. Making use of his celebrity in the music industry, the West Coast rapper has established a filmography that includes Ride Along, 21 Jump Street, and the Friday series, among others.
Cube has acquired a fortune estimated to be over $160 million over the course of his lengthy and varied career. Besides earning a lot of money through his rap and acting careers, Ice Cube also made wise investments in the Disney and jewellery industries, which helped to increase his overall net worth.