Wednesday 9 April 2008

Forbes' Richest Rappers List




Forbes has ranked several lists of most affluent business men and women, but in August, 2007 they have organized a list exclusively devoted to hip-hop. Today, rap music is becoming more and more influential around the globe. It is common to hear famous rap musics almost everywhere: Mongolia, China, India, Philippines, Ghana, Ecuador, and etc. Forbes has recognized the most influential hip-hop entrepreneurs and made a list according to net gross of each rappers in 2006.

The Richest Rappers:
1. Jay-Z - $34 million
2. 50 Cent - $32 million
3. Diddy - $28 million
4. Timbaland - $21 million
5. Dr. Dre - $20 million
6. Eminem - $18 million
7. Snoop Dogg - $17 million
8. Kanye West - $17 million
9. Pharrell Williams - $17 million
10. Scott Storch - $17 million
11. Ludacris - $16 million
12. T.I. - $16 million
13. Outkast - $14 million
14. Lil Jon - $14 million
15. Ice Cube - $13 million
16. Jermaine Dupri - $12 million
17. Swizz Beatz - $12 million
18. Chamillionaire - $11 million
19. The Game - $11 million
20. Yung Joc - $10 million
(Jay-Z) (Snoop Dogg & The Game)
(Pharrell)


(T.I., one person)
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