Out of 614 billionaires in the United States only 7 are black entrepreneurs. Here are the 7 black billionaires in the United States. 1. Tyler Perry: Worth $1 billion and is the newest billionaire in America. His wealth has come from the television and film industry.  2. Jay-Z: Worth $1 billion from his music and investments. His real name is Shawn Carter. 3. Kanye West: Worth $1.3 billion he’s accrued from his music and Yeezy (streetwear). 4. Michael Jordon: Worth $1.6 billion from basketball and celebrity endorsements.  5. Oprah Winfrey: Worth $2.5 billion from working in media.  6. David Steward: Worth $3.7 billion from IT services. 7. Robert F. Smith: $5.2 billion in private equity. Keep in mind that with billions in their portfolio, they usually don’t have much cash on hand.