Yeah it doesn't help Tyler Perry's brand at all to have a bunch of articles talking about how much wealth he has. In fact it'd probably do the opposite. He targets working class black folks that just want to see a Madea movie on a weekend. Rappers entire brands are built on being flashy, having money, and grotesque spending.
Yahoo is now part of Verizon MediaAlot of Jay's wealth is tied up in pieces of uber. Uber's valuation is thru the roof even tho it's still a private company. In turn Jay's net worth directly reflects what we "think" his share is in uber...
Without that and a couple other private equity investments he wouldnt be forecasted as high. Trust me it's not from Duesse and Roc Nation deals...
