Everybody is aware of the top rappers and their swanky lifestyle. The hip-hop moguls around the world have gained much recognition, fame, and popularity around the world and so have increased their assets. The constant flux of change in the music industry is evident through the bangers and so has changed their lifestyle and habits. Starting from Wu-Tang Clan buying a house for their home base to Jay Z buying as much property he can, the rappers around the world are mansion owners now.
As most of the rappers these days are encouraged to spend their money wisely, most of them are likely to spend their money on real estate, mansions, and valuable assets. Let’s take look at the top 8 exquisite hip-hop mansions around the globe.
#1. Rick Ross
Just Rick Ross’s name and fame, his mansion is a legendary one too. The Fayetteville mansion was bought by Ross back in 2014 from the well-revered Heavyweight Champion Evander Holyfield. The mansion covers a total of 104 acres of area which is similar to more than 100 football grounds. There are various amenities and luxurious sports facilities in the mansion including a boxing gym, bowling alley, custom barn, private baseball field, and the list goes on. The mansion possesses a swimming pool with a 350,000-gallon capacity, considered to be the biggest residential pool in the USA. Rick once told in an interview that it costs him more than 100 million dollars a year just to keep and maintain the mansion.
#2. Drake
Drake has prepared for his mansion for a long time since the mansion is completely custom built based on Drake’s wishes. He bought a huge empty land in 2015 in exchange for $6.7 million and started building this project. There are some eccentric inputs and aesthetics in architecture and home décor that make his mansion one of the finds. The foundation is established over a 35,000 sq. ft area. Other than high ceilings, skylights, and marble floors, there is also a massage room, screening croon, basketball jersey museum and the list goes on. Every corner of the mansion reflects a fair portion of Drakes’ persona.
#3. Kanye West
Kanye and Kim are perhaps the most controversial couple yet they remained together through their mansion change. After marrying Kim, Kanye has bought many houses and properties but one of the most beautiful properties is located in the Hidden Hills, California. With a huge area of 15,676 Square feet, the mansion covers a huge area and it was bought back in 2014. Kanye is well known for his knack for fine art and he has complemented the interior with more artistic inputs with minimal designs. The property currently costs more than $60 million.
#4. Jay Z
Both Jay Z and his wife Beyoncé have earned a lot of money through their musical career which allowed them to buy several properties starting from New York to California. However, their luxurious mansion in the heart of Bel-Air is perhaps the most costly purchase with more than $88 million. It covers more than 40,000 square feet and consists of modern and exquisite looks along with facilities like a spa, basketball court, wellness facility, pool, and so on. Nothing is expensive to this couple who won 42 Grammy awards collectively.
#5. Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick is perhaps the intriguing rapper in the industry who never wanted any flashy stuff in his life to post on social media. This rapper has bought a small house for under $10 million in Manhattan Beach, California. The house is built over 5300 Square feet and does not fit to be called a mansion. However, its geometric patterns, Pacific Ocean view, and small details are what make it special. Pulitzer-Prize winner Kendrick might not like to show off a swanky lifestyle but that does not mean he can’t own them.
#6. Lil Wayne
Built by Wayne’s favorite architect Choeff Levy Fischman, Lil Wayne perhaps has the most iconic mansions among all the rappers. The mansion is located on a tiny island off Miami Beach which can be only accessed through a bridge. The entire building is made in a way that makes the mansion look floating on water. Thick walls and shrubs have covered the area, providing boundaries and privacy that Wayne really craves for.
#7. Pharrell
Pharrell’s mansion is not just his home but a vibe that perfectly fits with the mood for a pool party or barbecue weekend. The mansion is built on a 7245 square foot area with ultra-tech and modern designs. Classy and quirky glass art, slanted walls and ceilings, odd angles, koi pond, pool, glass ceilings, and many other exquisite architectural touches make the mansion even more attractive.
#8. DJ Khaled
DJ Khaled is famous not for his music videos but for the lifestyle he maintains. This unwavering personality sold his home in 2018 which created a huge buzz among the fans and followers. But then he spent $26 million to buy ‘another one. His latest mansion covers more than a 12,000 sq ft area with 9 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. He even has dock access to Miami Bay where he often goes for sailing or speedy rides.
The rappers are growing exponentially with each financial year and hopefully, the fans would get to witness more exquisite mansions in the coming days, owned by the global rappers.