.jpg)
The music industry is famously difficult to make it in. Not only do artists have to push themselves to the limits to be recognized in the first place, but they also have to maintain their careers after they are signed to a label. Also, even if they are successful, sometimes the paychecks are not enough.
Even if an artist, specifically a rapper, makes enough money to support themselves, it is unlikely that they will be able to rap forever. They will eventually have to find something else to support them. Here are some rappers that left the music industry behind to pursue a simpler life:
8 Tracey Lee
This rapper and hip-hop artist is well-known for his song "The Theme (It's Party Time)". His song is easy to jam to and was on the Billboard Top 100 for over eighteen weeks. His success in the industry was well-earned. However, he now lives a regular life as an entertainment lawyer.
7 Rico Suave
Rico Suave, otherwise known as Gerardo Mejía, had a very successful career as a rap and hip-hop artist. He has amazing, timeless songs like "Rico Suave" and "Latin Till I Die". He even starred in his own reality TV show. It may surprise you that he transitioned to a simpler life as a Christian pastor.
6 Bun B
It comes as no surprise that Bun B, a former member of the rap group UKG, had a great run in his hip-hop career. Songs like "International Players Anthem" are still on our playlists today. It might surprise you that he traded his fame for a simpler life teaching a couple of classes at Rice University.
5 Kelis
As one of the most iconic hip-hop stars of the last fifty years, Kelis' modern life might surprise you. Her hit songs like "Milkshake" and "Bossy" helped her have a legendary run in the music industry. However, Kelis has chosen to be a farmer and pursue a simpler life.
4 MIMS
It may surprise you that this hip-hop artist stepped back from fame to live a simple life helping creators and artists collaborate. He had huge success with songs like "That's Why I'm Hot" and landed a great deal with Columbia Records. However, he was disappointed by the life in the industry, so he left.
3 Chris Smith
This former member of Kriss Kross had huge success in his rapping and hip-hop career. Songs like "Jump" jumped up to the top of the charts, and his music was heard all over the world. However, the limelight was simply not for him. He stepped back and now runs his own clothing and artwork business.
2 Eve
This rapper and hip-hop artist had a great run while they were in the music industry. Songs like "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" and "Tambourine" really shot her into stardom. However, she did end up leaving the rap game behind. She did not step completely out of the limelight until she had children, and she now pursues a simpler life along with her family.
1 DJ Terminator X
This legendary hip-hop star can be credited with shaping the genre, along with his fellow Public Enemy members Flavor Flav and Chuck D, into what we know it as today. Despite his influential role, DJ Terminator X left the music industry behind to be a farmer with his family in North Carolina.
ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tbTErZ%2Bippeoe6S7zGhvZqqRpb2mvtJmrqGnXaG2t7GMmmSsraKlv6q%2FyKeepbFdqLauvMueZKWhlpp8