Education helps a great deal in reducing poverty. With good education one can make a good career for oneself and earn plenty of money. These hip-hop stars have proved that people without formal education can still make it in the entertainment industry.

Many celebrities are high school or college dropouts. Some of them have used their talent effectively to become rich. Here is some five successful rappers without high school diploma.

Jay-Z

This American rapper is one of the most financially successful hip-hop artists in the world. He dropped out of school and started selling crack in his neighborhood. Today he owns a record label. In 2014 Forbes estimated his net worth to be around $520 million, making him the 3rd richest rapper on the planet.