Forbes released its annual listing of Hip Hop Cash Kings today (September 22).
Puff Daddy is #1 on “Cash Kings 2015: The World’s Highest Paid Hip-Hop Acts” with earnings of an estimated $60 million.
“Diddy rakes in cash from the fruits of a reputation forged in music: TV network Revolt, clothing line Sean John, alkaline water brand Aquahydrate and Ciroc vodka, which brings in the bulk of his bucks,” the Forbes story says. “He’s also readying a new album.”
Jay Z checks in at #2 on the list with earnings of a reported $56 million thanks to concerts with Beyonce and his work with Roc Nation and Armand de Briganc.
Drake’s estimated $39.5 milion lands him the #3 spot on Forbes’ list. The Canadian’s earnings were boosted by 50 concert dates, the platinum sales of his If Your Reading This Its Too Late album and Sprite and Nike endorsements.
Forbes details how it came up with its “Cash Kings 2015: The World’s Highest Paid Hip-Hop Acts” list.
“We consider pretax income from touring, record sales, streaming, publishing, merchandise sales, endorsements and other business ventures,” Forbes says. “Management, agent and attorney fees are not deducted. Earnings are calculated from June 2014 to June 2015 and based on data from Nielsen SoundScan, Pollstar, the RIAA and from interviews with managers, lawyers, executives and a handful of the artists themselves.”
Last year, Dr. Dre earned the #1 spot on Forbes’ list with pretax earnings of $620 million. The Compton, California rapper-producer earned an estimated $33 million during Forbes’ calculation period this year, good for the #4 spot on the list.
Pharrell checks in at #5 with $32 million.
To see the full “Cash Kings 2015: The World’s Highest Paid Hip-Hop Acts” list, visit Forbes.
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Diddy jay z kings of new york
Biggie dude
Who shines diddy n jay zs shoes?? God damn but they shiney
A shoe maker
Pliz no1 else except me(I take the L) acknowledge these 2 trolls⬇️( probly the same guy Lol)
When Drake is as old as Puffy or Jay-Z he’ll be bringing in 100’s of millions a year. His business savy is unrivaled.
Nope.
Drizzaveli Da 6 God bringing in that dough, and has his name next to the biggest moguls in hip hop. He’s certified. 2015 is Drizzaveli’s year, hate all you want. #DrakeIsLoveDrakeIsLife
Eminem still selling more though and actually has no.1 singles.
The fuck does Eminem have to do with this? Drizzaveli was everywhere in 2015. Put out two of the highest selling albums this year with very little promotion. All the tracks on IYRTITL charted, breaking a record. Destroyed Meek Mill twice. Made major business moves (Connect with Apple, new restaurant, OVO clothing line/merchandise). Hooked up with Serena Williams. What did Eminem do this year? I swear you nerds always wanna dispute Drizzaveli’s greatness with Em’s dick in your mouths. Hate runs in your blood. #DrakeIsLoveDrakeIsLife
Eminem’s career accomplishments makes Drake’s look minuscule. Remove Aubrey’s dick and testicles from your mouth and ass.
This year, nigga. What did Eminem do THIS YEAR? Drizzaveli accomplished far more shit than Eminem THIS YEAR. Eminem only released one soundtrack that hardly sold THIS YEAR. You talking whole careers means you’re stuck in the past and not focused on the present. You idiots always wanna pull the Eminem card when the facts are slapping you in the face. #DrakeIsLoveDrakeIsLife
You Drake lovers always talk about your hero like he’s your boyfriend. Wipe the jizz off your face. Fuck “this year.” That’s temporary shit. You’re only focused on the small picture. Look at the big picture and Aubrey hasn’t accomplished half of what Eminem has done. How does talking about a whole career mean I’m “stuck in the past and not focused on the present?” That shit makes no sense.
Ross winning big again.. Where’s fiddy at?
Ross never been in the top 10 lmao
50 in bankruptcy court lol, he’ll be broke like Suge Knight in 5 years.
Winning big how? He’s low on the list. Can’t call that a win at all.
No fifty… Smh
Where Nas at though? LOL, Hov still reigns supreme.
Beyonce reigns supreme.
Without Bey, Jay has no real cash flow.
All these comments on 50. How many of you trolls even posses $50? None ! Just because a person files bankruptcy does not mean they are broke.Donald Trump file 4 times to avoid paying creditors and lawsuits, and he is filthy rich. You idiots know nothing about economics or protecting your money.
@ truth you can’t handle the truth
I see now why ya’ll comments are dumb as fuck all the time. You’re just a bunch of kids.
Drake runs this rap shit. It makes the haters so mad.
No, he doesn’t, stanley.
lol! Jay Z made $56 million… smh….
More like Beyonce made $56 million and Jay blew millions on Tidal.
I wonder if Beyoncé will marry me, I need that money like Jay.