Forbes Cash kings Top 20 of 2012

Forbes Cash kings Top 20 of 2012

Aritcle By: Rome W.

It appears that it is that time of year again, the time that most can’t wait for. Well the wait is over the Forbes Top 20 Cash Kings of 2012 has been released. Dr. Dre came in at No. 1 with an astounding $110 Million earned thanks to all his endorsements including the Beats by Dr. Dre headphone like. Followed by Diddy with a little under half of what Dr. Dre made making $45 Million for the year, thanks to his stake in Ciroc Vodka.

Jay Z comes in at No. 3 with $38 Million thanks to his stakes in the Brooklyn Nets, Carol’s Daughter, and his joint venture with Duracell. Kanye comes in at No. 4 with $35 Million, both Jay Z and Kanye have their joint success ‘Watch the Throne’ both album and tour sales to thank for their success this year.  Lil Wayne rounds off the top 5 earning $27 Million this year.  

If your favorite artist didn’t make the top five, check out the list of the complete “Top 20” below to see where your favorite artist ranked and if they ranked at all.

Cash Kings 2012: Hip-Hop’s Top 20 Earners

1. Dr. Dre – $110 million                     
2. Diddy – $45 million
3. Jay-Z – $38 million
4. Kanye West – $35 million
5. Lil Wayne – $27 million
6 Drake – $20.5 million
7. Birdman – $20 million
8. Nicki Minaj – $15.5 million
9. Eminem – $15 million
10. Ludacris – $12 million
11. Pitbull – $9.5 million
12. Rick Ross – $9 million (tie)
12. Wiz Khalifa – $9 million (tie)
14. Snoop Dogg – $8.5 million
15. 50 Cent – $7.5 million
16. Swizz Beatz – $7 million (tie)
16. Pharrell – $7 million (tie)
16. Young Jeezy – $7 million (tie)
19. Mac Miller – $6.5 million
20. Akon – $6 million
20. Timbaland – $6 million
20. Tech N9ne – $6 million

 

 

 

Source: Rap-Up.com