Forbes has verified that Jay-Z has a net worth of $2.5 billion as of August 2025. This demonstrated how his wealth is allocated among a number of valuable assets and business endeavors.
Below is a summary of the assets he possesses:
- Champagne & Cognac Ventures
Armand de Brignac (“Ace of Spades”)— Jay-Z sold a 50% stake to LVMH in 2021, valuing the brand around $640 million. His remaining 50% equals approximately $320 million.
D’Ussé Cognac— In 2023, he sold the majority stake to Bacardi—and reports suggest he netted around $750 million, while retaining a substantial minority share.
- Music & Entertainment
Music Catalog and Masters— This is valued at approximately $95 million, encompassing publishing rights and master recordings for nearly 300 tracks.
Roc Nation (Entertainment & Sports Agency)— The ESA is estimated around $140 million as of 2021.
Tidal— After acquiring it for $56 million in 2015, he sold a majority stake to Square in 2021 for roughly $297 million, netting over $149 million in cash and stock.
- Tech & Venture Investments
Shares in Uber, Block, SpaceX, Sweetgreen, and others— These stakes collectively contribute around $425 million to his portfolio.
Marcy Venture Partners / MarcyPen Capital— This is a joint assets, which is possibly up to $400 million in venture capital.
- Art Collection
A high-profile modern art collection, including works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Damien Hirst, and Warhol, valued at between $70 million and $100 million.
- Real Estate Portfolio
This includes a $7M Tribeca penthouse, $88M Bel Air mansion, $26M Hamptons estate, $6.8M NYC penthouse, and a record-breaking $200M Malibu residence. The total value likely exceeds $200 million, with combined U.S. holdings possibly reaching $300–350 million.
- Fashion & Legacy Brands
The brand Rocawear was sold for $204 million in 2007. Jay-Z continues to have some influence over it through licensing and marketing.
According to media and Forbes estimations, Jay-Z’s total net worth is expected to be close to $2.5 billion by the middle of 2025.
Jay-Z’s financial hegemony results from his strategy of diversification across three primary verticals, which include:
- Luxury Consumer Goods (spirits brands, fashion)
- Content & Intellectual Property (music catalog, Roc Nation)
- Strategic Investments (tech startups, real estate, art)
This balanced approach has allowed him to build generational wealth that surpasses earnings from music alone.
