Being a celebrity rapper comes with many perks including schmoozing with other celebrities , complementary clothing jewelry and fine dining. However, for the most successful rappers it’s simply all about the Benjamin’s. Restaurants are among the most effective ways rappers are diversifying their income. Rappers who own restaurants include 2CHAINZ, JAY Z, DJ KHALED, PUSHA T, LUDACRIS, DRAKE, SOULJA BOY, AND RICK ROSS.
- 2 Chainz Escobar Lounge Tapas Bar in Atlanta partnering with Mychel “Snoop” Dillard, owner of the Atlanta-based Hookah Hideaway. Located in the heart of Atlanta Escobar Restaurant and Tapas is located in downtown Atlanta’s Castleberry Hills, minutes away from Phillips Arena, the Georgia Dome, and the new Mercedes Benz Stadium. The 3000 square feet of space, that is Escobar Restaurant and Tapas, has a bar and lounging area.
2. The 40/40 Club is a chain of sports bars and lounges owned by Jay -Z currently located in New York City, Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Las Vegas and at the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
3. Dj Khalid’s Finga Licking restaurant located in Miami Garden is attaching his “We the Best” signature slogan to his eater. DJ Khaled’s venture is centered around comfort food, including everything from lobster bites and chicken wings to red velvet cake.
4. Pusha T partnered with Nightclub operators Wayne Johnson and Tony Perry both longtime friends of Pusha T to own and operate Kitsuen, Japanese two-level ramen, hookah, and cocktail bar.
5. Ludacris Chicken + Beer eatery located in Atlanta Georgia. The menu features Luda’s chicken and waffles, fried chicken sandwiches, catfish, collard greens, and salmon croquette sliders.
6. Drake’s restaurant Pick 6ix has the feel of a velvet roped club. forming a joint venture Drake partnered with well-known Canadian chef and restaurateur Antonio Park, Drake’s chief bodyguard Nessel “Chubbs” Beezer, and Dutch businessman Sabah Nissan.
7. Soulja Boy owner of a subway franchise he purportedly purchased in 2018.
8. Rick Ross is the owner of Several Wingstop locations throughout the country. The franchise specializes in an eclectic assortment of fried flavored wings.