One rapper who grew up with wealth is Jay-Z. Born Shawn Corey Carter, Jay-Z was raised in the Marcy Projects of Brooklyn, New York, and didn’t come from a wealthy family. However, he was able to purchase luxury items even as a teenager, thanks to the money he earned from selling drugs. After a stint in the drug trade, he found success in the rap industry, becoming one of the best-selling and most successful hip-hop artists. He’s now worth an estimated $1 billion and continues to live a life of luxury.