Dr. Dre Joins Billionaires Club

0:00On March 11, Dr. Dre has officially joined the ranks of the world's billionaires on Forbes latest list. The hip-hop legend, known for his production work and beats by Dre, now boasts a net worth of $1 billion, landing him tied for $3,000, $3.32 in place. This year's Forbes billionaires list for 2026 features 3,428 people, a jump of 400 from last. Year, all told, they control $20.1 trillion in wealth, marking a new high. Fans might be surprised since many assumed Dr. Dre hit billionaire status years ago after selling beats to Apple for $3 billion in 2020. 14. Turns out, this is his first time crossing that threshold publicly. He shares the spot with fellow artists, Beyoncé and Rihanna, plus Robert Johnson and entrepreneur, Rick Elias. JZ sits higher at 1,504th place with $2.8 billion. The list underscores how music powerhouses are building massive fortunes amid a booming global wealth surge.