In the ever-changing Hip-Hop and R&B game, it now seems normal for our favourite rappers, actors, singers and TV personalities to start their own business ventures.

It doesn’t take long to find an MC with a record label or a singer with a clothing collection or an actor who has both! Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Tyra Banks and P. Diddy are just some of the celebs that have managed to transform their already successful music and TV careers into a huge empire.

In the gallery below, you will discover their achievements so far and will be inspired by their wide range of ventures including investments in rare paintings, putting out a range of branded condoms, fantasy novels, branded liquor, audio equipment and make-up – yes, there is a lot we can do to get our name out there!

We wanted to pat our favourite businessmen and women on the back for a job well done and so have listed our very favourites in Hip-Hop and R&B's Most Successful Entrepreneurs. 

Hip-Hop & R&B's Most Successful Entrepreneurs...