Dr. Dre became a billionaire in 2026, ranking among the world’s richest musicians.

Dr. Dre has officially become a billionaire, according to Forbes’ 2026 Billionaires List, marking his return to the elite group with a net worth of $1 billion. His wealth stems from the 2014 sale of Beats Electronics to Apple for $3 billion, earnings from music rights, real estate sales—including a $16.5 million Malibu home sale—and a 2023 deal with Shamrock Holdings and Universal Music Group for $250 million involving music catalog rights. He ranks 3,332nd globally, tied with Beyoncé, and is now the second-richest hip-hop artist behind Jay-Z. Dre joins only six musicians on the Forbes list, solidifying his status as a trailblazer in both entertainment and business.