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Drake has been named the No. 5 richest rapper in the world with a $150 million net worth — here's a look at how he got there

Rapper Aubrey " Drake " Graham has an estimated net worth of $150 million and was ranked No. 5 on Forbes list of richest rappers in 2019 he's also the youngest on the list by 10 years.

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  • The "God's Plan" artist has won Grammy awards for his music, but his business ventures span way beyond the recording studio.
  • He co-runs October's Very Own an umbrella company for his clothing line, record label, and radio station is an ambassador for the NBA's Toronto Raptors , and has quite the real estate portfolio.
  • He's currently No. 3 on Forbes highest-paid acts in Hip Hop raking in $75 million in 2019.
  • From his start as an actor on "Degrassi: The Next Generation" to his current status as a hip hop icon, here's how Drake made his millions and what he's been spending it all on since.
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