Dr. Dre Named Forbes' World's Highest Paid Musician

Forbes Magazine has unveiled its annual list of “The World’s Highest-Paid Musicians.”

Dr. Dre landed at #1 this year, largely due to the mega deal between Apple and his Beat Electronics imprint. Apple’s $3 billion purchase, helped the renowned Hip Hop producer rake in $620 million this year, before taxes.

Dre’s monumental figure is the highest amount by a musician ever. Beyoncé, who ranks second on the list made $115 million — $500 million less than the doctor.

The rankings were compiled by considering income from touring, recorded music, publishing, merchandise sales, endorsements and other ventures. Earnings were calculated from June 2013 to June 2014.

Earlier this year, Dre proclaimed to be Hip Hop’s first billionaire. In a fuzzy visual released in May, the Dr. celebrates his unprecedented accomplishment, alongside Tyrese.

Forbes also ranked Dr. Dre first on this year’s “Hip Hop Cash Kings” list. But in April — before Apple’s acquisition — the publication placed Dre behind Diddy on its “Hip Hop’s Wealthiest Artists” rankings.

Other notable artists that appeared on the diverse list include: Puff Daddy and Jay Z at #12 with $60 million each; Rihanna at #18 with $48 million; and Drake at #30 with $33 million.

7 thoughts on “Dr. Dre Named Forbes’ World’s Highest Paid Musician”

Dre did a good job pimping that bleach blond pink skinned rapper and selling those garbage headphones to the jews at apple. I give him props for that. Make that pink money.

anonymous says:

December 11, 2014 at 5:40 AM

I’d be willing to bet that atleast 80% of money made off sales in the hip hop industry comes off your so called “pink” money.

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Is a musician still a musician if they don’t release any music? is a stripper still a whoor after she leaves the clubs and becomes a wifey? is michael jordan still a baller after he retires? is a correctional officer still a c.o. once he becomes a famous rap star? Is Miachael Phelps still a swimmer after getting 2 DUIs and going to rehab?