Even if you’re not a hip-hop or rap fan, you must have heard of Eminem. One of the most popular artists and rappers in the world, the rapper has sold more than 200 million records throughout his career. As of 2024, Eminem’s net worth is more than 400 million dollars, and he gets more and more every year.
But Eminem is more than just a performer, he’s a songwriter, a great producer an actor, and a very intelligent businessman. His name not only shows his huge mastery of controversial lyrics and unforgettable performances but also his business investments, brand endorsements, as well as his luxurious lifestyle, and the smart assets he has acquired.
Later in this article, we will see how Eminem started his career and how he has invested his money to keep it growing.
How Eminen has distributed his money
Most of Eminem’s income and his contracts aren’t really public, but there are some things that have been discovered.
- The total revenue from albums and streamings has been $3.2 million.
- Business investments: Beyond the $30 Million mark.
- Commercial agreement with Chrysler: Around $12 Million.
- Cars collection: His cars have a total value of $5 Million.
- Real estate: His properties have more than a $100 Million value.
Along with that, we know from the public data available that Eminem‘s net worth is more than $400 Million.
Conquering the entire industry
At 14 years old, Marshall Mathers began to rap with his friend Mike Ruby, this teenage duo performed at the Hip-Hop Shop on the West 7 Mile. Eminem’s talent gave him the door to collaborations with Soul Intent and D12.
He recorded songs for FBT Productions and Mashin’ Duck Records while he was still working as a dishwasher and cook for a minimum wage, and that’s how his musical career started.
Where does Eminem invest his money?
In addition to his music career, screen time, and endorsement deals, Eminem has invested in several business ventures over the years. He also has a fairly diverse portfolio of vehicles, real estate, and jewelry.
Eminem’s business investments
His most successful business today is Shady Records, which was founded by Eminem in 1999. Its label’s first signing was D12, a rap group Eminem worked with in the past. The first solo rapper who signed with Shady Records was 50 Cent, and he released his debut album in 2003.
50 Cent even said the following in a former interview: “I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for Em. He’s a big part of my success, and I’m a big part of his success. We’re each other’s favorite rappers.”
Nevertheless, this is not the only business Eminem has invested in. In 2015, Eminem made an investment in Genius, a platform that explores lyrics meaning, and musical knowledge in general, it was acquired later by Medialab. Eminem’s revenue from this investment is still unknown.
He, alongside his manager Paul Rosenberg, also invested in a non-fungible token startup named MakersPlace in 2018.
Eminem along with his team also made an investment in StockX, an e-commerce company based in Detroit, that sells sneakers, collectible items, merchandising, and other accessories. This investment returned a profit of $6 Million, nevertheless, the stake (and the fact that if they still have it) is still unknown.
Along with all that, Eminem is co-owner of Mom’s Spaghetti, a restaurant that opened in September 2021. The name is a play on a very famous line from one of his most successful songs nowadays called “Lose Yourself.”
Eminem has also invested in several NFTs, joining BAYC by investing around $462,000 in the NFT market. This coin was later called “EminApe” and currently features Eminem’s signature gold necklace. He also has invested in cars, jewelry, and Real Estate.
Real estate
Eminem’s primary residence is located in Michigan state, specifically in Clinton Township. In September 2000, he bought a 9,000-square-foot property there for around $1.48 Million.
After that, he lived in a larger mansion in Oakland County, the former home of a Kmart CEO that had a value of $4.8 million. He sold it in 2017 for just $1.9 million, less than half its price.
In addition to those properties, Eminem has owned several others throughout the years:
- A Penthouse located in New York with a value of $20 million.
- An Apartment in Monaco with a value of $29 million.
- A Villa located in Dubai valued at $45 million.
- A London townhouse with a value of $12 million
- A mansion in California valued at $15 million.