From Rappers to Tech Billionaires- Celebrity Net Worths that Will Surprise You

TrendingFebruary 27, 2025

Lebron James – $850 Million

Basketball legend, LeBron James is a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted as the #1 pick by his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and played for them until 2010. He moved to the Heat and back to the Cavs again and until eventually, moved to the Los Angeles Lakers.

With whom he won a championship in 2020. On top of a basketball career, James has also made appearances in many films and TV shows including, “The LeBrons” and the 2021 film, “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” Forbes estimates his net worth to be $850 million.

MIKE TYSON – $10 Million

The retired American boxer Mike Tyson dominated the heavyweight division in the late 1980s, becoming the undisputed champion. As of 2023, his net worth stands at $10 million. At the peak of his fame, Tyson was a global sensation and one of the highest-paid athletes. Remarkably, he was the youngest champion ever at just 20 years old.

However, due to various factors, Mike faced financial troubles, losing a personal fortune that once exceeded $300 million. In 2003, he filed for bankruptcy. Throughout his career, Tyson earned over $430 million from purses and endorsements, equivalent to around $700 million when adjusted for inflation.

Aaron Rodgers – $120 Million

Aaron Rodgers is a quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Being a professional football player is definitely a better salary than what most people earn and he earns about $90 million a year as a salary for playing quarterback and other endorsements.

Rodgers is no short on cash and has a net worth of $120 million and is the 45th highest-paid athlete in the world. His dating life is often making headlines and in 2021, it was revealed that Rodgers is engaged to actress, Shailene Woodley.

Troy Aikman – $65 Million

Troy Aikman is a significant name in the world of American football. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and led the team to three Super Bowl titles. His excellence made him inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Aikman might have retired from the sport in 2000, yet he continued to lend his expertise as an NFL broadcaster at Fox Sports. He is also the co-owner of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and San Diego Padres. With these involvements, he holds a fortune of $65 million. In 2022, he became part of the lead broadcast team for “Monday Night Football.”

O.J. Simpson – $3 Million

The infamous former football player, O.J Simpson was known for his energetic runs until 1994 when he was accused of the murder of his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman. He was convicted for a robbery and kidnapping in 2007 and is financially responsible for the murder of Ronald Goldman.

He still makes money from his NFL pension and although his current net worth is anywhere between $200K to $3 million, O.J is in financial ruin. He owes the Goldman family $40 million and only $500K of that has been paid.