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Bust of Antinous

Coarse grained marble. About the mid - 2nd century.

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Murathan Mungan

Sanctuaries and Citadels, 1925, Nicholas Roerich

Moving from music to mogul, in the 90s Jigga Man was screaming money aint a thing but in 2019 it really aint! Jay-Z became the first Hip-Hop Billionaire and his music was just a fraction of the diverse assets that help to contribute to Jay’s cool billion.

After selling his Beats brand to Apple for $3 billion a few years ago, most considered Dr. Dre rap’s first billionaire. Although his $3 billion dollar deal is still a major move his personal net worth is hovering at $850 million. Although $850 mill ain’t a bill, it ain’t chump change, and the success of these guys shows the power of Hip-Hop!

Over the years HOVA has been working on his fortune by acquiring a variety of art, real estate, companies, and more.  One of his brands Ace of Spade (Armand de Brignac) is worth $310 million alone. In the words of the master poet Jigga Man, “D’usse is the shit if I do say so my self,” and that is clearly the case with D’Usse bringing in a cool $100 million for the Brooklyn native. The iconic artist also has financial stakes in multiple companies, including an estimated $70 million dollar stake in the ride-sharing company Uber.

Adding another quarter billion to his worth is Tidal at $100 million, Roc Nation at $75 million, and his prized music catalog raking in another $75 million! The Encore rapper also has an eye for the canvas. Jay owns a Basquiat piece estimated to be worth $4.5 million, which is just a small portion of his private collection that is worth $70 mill. The final part of his massive self made fortune is the $50 million he has in real-estate. 

Still life with flowers, 1880, Edouard Manet

Albrecht Durer c. 1503

Undergrowth, 1904, Felix Vallotton

Me complaining about deadlines

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Salt Kettle, Bermuda, 1899, Winslow Homer