If we assume that a well-respected, mainstream rapper sells about 300,000 units on an album, and that an album costs anywhere from 8 to 20 dollars, we can say that a rapper makes between 2.4 & 6 million dollars in album sales. ...

Do rappers make good money?

Rappers raise money from record sales, live performances, and tour appearances. They also get royalties from third parties as their music is sold, published, broadcasted, or monetized. Rappers may also raise money by selling their own promotional goods or endorsing items.

How do rappers get so rich?

This is because: The music industry isn't exactly the most transparent out there. Even with newer industries like content marketing, it's much easier to find relevant stats and figures. Rappers make money the same way other artists do – digital and physical sales, streaming, tours, merchandise, and so on.