4 Roc-A-Wear ClothingĪ post shared by Armand De Brignac Champagne has made a mark in the world of alcohol sales, and owns two major brands which cater to a high-end, luxury market. According to Fast Company Jay-Z’s investment portfolio was valued at more than $200 million in 2020 and continues to rapidly increase.
In turn, Jay-Z receives a stake in the companies as well as residual payments from future revenues. This entertainment firm has their hand in business development, scouting, and and advisory roles to help cultivate and grow other businesses. Realizing the impact that his investments could have on other companies, Jay-Z created Roc Nation, a platform that is dedicated to helping startups. According to BizJournals, Uber is currently valued at more than $66 billion and Jay-Z’s stake is estimated to be worth more than $70 million. He invested in Uber, JetSmarter, Julep, and Away, at roughly the same time, with a dedicated $2 million sunk into Uber alone. Before this app rose to fame and Uber became a way of life for millions of people around the world, Jay-Z was a massive investor. RELATED: Rare Jay-Z D’usse Cognac Bottle Sells For $52,500 6 Stakes In UberĪ post shared by Uber it may be a popular service now, there was a time that not many people knew much about Uber's driving service. With over $75 million in his own music library, Jay-Z sold Roc-A-Fella Music for a cool $10 million and moved on to other ventures. Songs such as 99 Problems, Public Service Announcement, and Big Pimpin' are undeniably legendary tracks in the rap game, and all of them bear his name. It wasn't long before mainstream music bore his name, even to music fans that had no interest in the rap scene. He took that even further when he began to produce other artists, in many cases lending his voice as a feature to their singles, and elevating their brand. One of the most influential rappers of all-time, Jay-Z is now recognized for his ability to sell millions of copies of his own records that are successful in their own right. Hit after hit soon followed, with Empire State Of Mind being the single that really got him noticed. Determined to reach his dreams, he teamed up with Damon Dash and Kareem Burke to create Roc-A-Fella records and began to release his own music into mainstream society. His initial single was released in 1995 without success. His songs continue to smash streaming records, years after their initial release. He raked in millions and millions of dollars from world tours, ticket sales, and merchandise.
His proven track record as one of the highest achieving rappers of all time will never be challenged. A post shared by Roc Nation initial calling is music.