From Mixtapes To Millions, These Rappers Broke Every Single Rule

Rev Run (Joseph Simmons) – $60 Million

Before the reality shows, family man vibes, and ministry work, Joseph Simmons was lacing up Adidas with no laces and changing hip-hop forever. Born November 14, 1964, the world knows him as Rev Run, the voice that helped launch Run-D.M.C. into the stratosphere.

Their album “King of Rock” in 1985 didn’t just blend genres, it blew the doors open for rap’s mainstream takeover. By 2025, he’s built a $60 million fortune from music, publishing, and TV hits like “Run’s House.” He even co-wrote a parenting book with his wife. These days, he’s more wisdom than wild, but what about his mic drop moment? Still echoing.

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