Forbes 2010 Hip Hop Cash Kings

[dolphi]

1. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter – $63M
2. Sean “Diddy” Combs – $30M
3. Aliuane “Akon” Thiam – $21M
4. Dwayne “Lil Wayne” Carter – $20M
5. Andre “Dr. Dre” Young – $17M
6. Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges – $16M
7. Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus – $15M
8. Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley – $14M
9. Pharrell Williams – $13M
10 Kanye West – $12M
11. Aubrey “Drake” Graham – $10M
12. Clifford “T.I.” Harris – $9M (tie)
12. Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean – $9M (tie)
13. Marshall “Eminem” Mathers – $8M (tie)
14 Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson – $8M (tie)

How is it possible he made less money then in 2009 (14m) http://www.forbes.com/2009/07/08/jay-z- ... 15.htmland

in 2008 (12m)
http://www.aftermathmusic.com/blog/?p=71

while he sold more..

[dolphi]

still insane he made 34M the last three years .

And damn jay-z 64M in the last year paying 22M in taxes, crazy

[KieranLewisEM]

1. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter – $63M
2. Sean “Diddy” Combs – $30M
3. Aliuane “Akon” Thiam – $21M
4. Dwayne “Lil Wayne” Carter – $20M
5. Andre “Dr. Dre” Young – $17M
6. Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges – $16M
7. Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus – $15M
8. Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley – $14M
9. Pharrell Williams – $13M
10 Kanye West – $12M
11. Aubrey “Drake” Graham – $10M
12. Clifford “T.I.” Harris – $9M (tie)
12. Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean – $9M (tie)
13. Marshall “Eminem” Mathers – $8M (tie)
14 Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson – $8M (tie)

How is it possible he made less money then in 2009 (14m) http://www.forbes.com/2009/07/08/jay-z- ... 15.htmland

in 2008 (12m)
http://www.aftermathmusic.com/blog/?p=71

while he sold more..

Em is just about the music were as most artists have got line 80 sponsorship deals and have there business etc

[dolphi]

That list was made in August, about 2 months after the release of Recovery!
Also, Eminem's earnings are only from music(Not like every other artist out there), if we don't count the "Home & Home" concerts.
But, what seems strange to me, is that he made more money during his hiatus than what he made when he was active.

he had the clothing line back then. maybe he had a good deal with that. But it is strange indeed. Especially that he made more with relapse then with recovery. Even if recovery was only two months out, they calculated for the whole year right?

[Fleka]

I think it`s cool how Em does not give a fuck about money. He is making big bucks with his music, and that is enough for a great and careless life for him and his family. And he could earn 20 times more if he wanted.

[iraqi4life]

How the fuck is dre making money?
all he has out is those headphones

[Wreck]

Em should endorse high quality microphones.

[Shady50]

Em seriously probably hides what he's really worth. If he invest into stuff he could probably be bigger than Jay-Z but I admire that he souly focuses on his music.

[Wreck]

Jay-Z is a hustla, that's what he does besides music. He used to hustle drugs, now he hustles positive things, like bars, restaurants, clothing, the Nets, etc.

[Emadyville]

well in 09 he had his book too right?

[jarman007]

Money doesn't matter............u don't get remembered for what u earn , u get remembered for what u do and EM has done a lot........without doubt , 2010 was EM's year...........and its not like he's not making anything , 8 mil in a year

[mdemaz]

Money doesn't matter............u don't get remembered for what u earn , u get remembered for what u do and EM has done a lot........without doubt , 2010 was EM's year...........and its not like he's not making anything , 8 mil in a year

Fuck yeah..What I would do for 8m a year..

[Rash J]

Money doesn't matter............u don't get remembered for what u earn , u get remembered for what u do and EM has done a lot........without doubt , 2010 was EM's year...........and its not like he's not making anything , 8 mil in a year

Well said

[momentisgolden]

Em seriously probably hides what he's really worth. If he invest into stuff he could probably be bigger than Jay-Z but I admire that he souly focuses on his music.

Well unless he wants to get chased by the IRS like most rappers are being done right now (Lil John e.g) Forbes will get hold of the info eventually. Read somewhere he used the word "save". Almost like "What i do with my money? I save man. I save up coz will need that. Haile's growing"