Jay-Z Tops 2009 Forbes Hip-Hop Cash Kings List
Forbes dropped their annual Hip-Hop Cash Kings list of rap’s biggest earners today, and Gloria’s Warrior has taken back the #1 spot from Sabrina’s Baby Boy.
1. Jay-Z – 35 Million
2. Diddy – 30 Million
3. Kanye West – 25 Million
4. 50 Cent – 20 Million
5. Akon – 20 Million
6. Lil Wayne – 18 Million
7. Timbaland – 17 Million
8. Pharrell – 16 Million
9. T-Pain – 15 Million
10. Eminem – 14 Million
11. Dr.Dre – 13 Million
12. Snoop Dogg – 11 Million
13. Ludacris – 10 Million
14. Common – 8 Million
15. Will.I.Am – 8 Million
16. T.I. – 8 Million
17. Swizz Beatz – 8 Million
18. Andre 3000 – 7 Million
19. Big Boi- 7 Million
20. Flo-Rida – 6 Million
21. Rick Ross – 6 Million
22. The Game – 6 Million
23. Young Jeezy- 6 Million
So yeah, enjoy the rest of your recession.
Also included in their Cash Kings coverage are pieces on how Akon has stayed afloat during the economic downturn, The Roots’ stint on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Cars of Hip-Hop Stars, and Curtis co-author Robert Greene.
July 9th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Lup is doing a show in NYC, Governer’s Island on 9/11
–Im there, Imma hit up the Qtip show on July 18th and rock the bells in august. Its gonna be a hawt summer
^^
don’t forget Labour Day in Brooklyn
July 9th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Of course he does!
July 9th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
ADM FLO RIDA?????
that nigga caking off Ringtones and shows at Vacation spots
July 9th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
I bet niggas read #20 and threw up in their mouths a little bit.
July 9th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
how’d the fuck did flo-nada make $6mil
July 9th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
R.J.Orion Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
word… Oddisee is ridiculously slept on; beats and rhymes … sometimes i feel like im the only one who knows who he is, besides his friends and family … Kenn Starr on the mic is a beast too …
***I’m a fan, but I slept on that project he did with Pete Rosenberg…Oddissee+ Unspoken Heard + Wale= DC>>>>B-more
July 9th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Some of these numbers are fabricated, i refuse to believe that Rawse is worth 6 mil.
July 9th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
jay made $3,544 off KFC last year and he has no association with them at all.
July 9th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
ditto for Game….
the last time he dropped a charting album was?
fuck Forbes, this shit can’t be right
July 9th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
X.O. Go Hard remix >
The District got a dope rap scene going on right now.
^ Cosigns
July 9th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Flo-Rida sold like a bazillion ring tones and I understand those pay pretty damn well.
July 9th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
TheCo!!inB aka Portly Gentleman #1 Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
I bet niggas read #20 and threw up in their mouths a little bit.
dominica Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
how’d the fuck did flo-nada make $6mil
***LMAO…seriously, can’t knock a successful hustle, but that nigga flat out sucks (none)
July 9th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Damn. I’m hating. I listen to these people’s music and they always calling me nigga but they make like 10 million x as much as i do. Fuck rappers
July 9th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
How come Scott Storch didn’t make the list lol
July 9th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Ross will probably creep up more on next years list
July 9th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
>>Some of these numbers are fabricated, i refuse to believe that Rawse is worth 6 mil.
it’s not worth, it’s what they earned in the last year, and I’m sure some of the numbers are off, but it’s Forbes best estimate.
July 9th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
exactly why I download shit
these motherfuckers brag about how much money they make
if ur gonna flaunt ur wealth dnt be upset if i download your shit
July 9th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Ohhhchiieeeee yeahh baby cakes…
hi guys.
July 9th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
How the Fuck did Flo Rida make 6 mil
July 9th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
dominica Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
exactly why I download shit
these motherfuckers brag about how much money they make
if ur gonna flaunt ur wealth dnt be upset if i download your shit
^THAT…I’m proud to not have contributed one penny to that list
July 9th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
fuck that tho. I’m still ballin in my 98 plymouth Voyager on 14′s
July 9th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
this is JUNE 2008 to June 2009 estimates
Game Tours year round. so do some of the bottom tier of people
July 9th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
isn’t the neptunes on a 50/50 split as far as revenue goes?
i know pharrell has outside investments but are they saying that he
made $9m on his outside investments…
if he made $16m i’m sure that asian (or w/e he is) dude made atleast $6m
July 9th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Diddy’s been caking like 25-30 million a year, for like the past 10 yrs, easy…wow…
July 9th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
the only reason I believe the numbers aren’t a true reflection (esp in Rawse and Flo’s case) is because their label CEO’s would have to make more than them just off of how most deals are structured. it’s like saying Bleek would make more than Dame if he had a single that did well….but I aint mad.
July 9th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
# JayRight Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
How the Fuck did Flo Rida make 6 mil
^^^
Dude has hit records. Top 40 radio LOVES his ass.
July 9th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Rawse the Bawse
July 9th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Diddy’s been caking like 25-30 million a year, for like the past 10 yrs, easy…wow…
^and he got the nerve to make niggas walk to brooklyn for cheese cake
July 9th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
*hugs Babydoll*
July 9th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
good for big boi and 3 stacks..cant believe there on that list..
July 9th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Soljia Boy should be on that list. I refuse to believe he didnt earn atleast 6 mill.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
I thought Kelis said Nas was loaded?
July 9th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
18. Andre 3000 – 7 Million
19. Big Boi- 7 Million
***That’s a good look for them, considering they’ve been pretty low key since Idlewild- I guess there have been scattered film roles, but still….”I live for the beat like you live check to check/If it don’t move your feet then I don’t eat, so we like neck to neck” no longer applies…
July 9th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Joe 88 Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Diddy’s been caking like 25-30 million a year, for like the past 10 yrs, easy…wow…
^^^^
debt to income ratio…
July 9th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
debt to income ratio
^^^^
word
July 9th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
orbes dropped their annual Hip-Hop Cash Kings list of rap’s biggest earners today, and Gloria’s Warrior has taken back the #1 spot from Sabrina’s Baby Boy.
^^^
Can we start calling Jay-Z “Gloria’s Warrior”? That’s awesome.
Huzzahs for ‘Ye!
July 9th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
16. T.I. – 8 Million
^ *roffles*
July 9th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Do rappers still pay “super producers” up to a quarter mil for a beat?
July 9th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
soulja boy sold more ringtones than flo rida
he stays on the road
and his album did better numbers than flo rida
plus he did decent numbers as a independent artist
before his contract
so i’m sure he got a decent deal
so how’d he NOT make $6million
forbes mag lost
July 9th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Donnie Hathaway singing What’s Going On > Marvin Gaye singing What’s Going On
July 9th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Talk about being haters…
Lol, ya’ll some characters…
So and so CAN’T HAVE THIS MUCH…
Ol’ what niggas eat make ya’ll shit…
July 9th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Does this mean we get a new 1 2 3 forbes track
July 9th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Harlem World Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Do rappers still pay “super producers” up to a quarter mil for a beat?
. Timbaland – 17 Million
8. Pharrell – 16 Million
17. Swizz Beatz – 8 Million
July 9th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
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July 9th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
yo pap or fux, random ass question: wanna hook a brother up with a gilt invite or whatever going around? wanna check it out. (pause where applicable)
July 9th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
16. T.I. – 8 Million
T.I.’s attorney fees from June 2008 – June 2009 = $13 Million
so T.I. = $ -5 Million
July 9th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
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July 9th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
D_block_4_life Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Talk about being haters…
Lol, ya’ll some characters…
So and so CAN’T HAVE THIS MUCH…
Ol’ what niggas eat make ya’ll shit…
****Right, because observation is hating….I think it’s more like, if you meet Caron Butler on the street, and be like, “Damn, I ain’t know dude was that fuckin’ tall”, LOL and n/h….
July 9th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
dafire whats your email
July 9th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell_Rell
Funniest thing I have seen in awhile
July 9th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
giltgroupe.com/invite/shwaniaram
July 9th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
t.i. only 8? damn fif didn’t do anything but still made 20…
July 9th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Right, because observation is hating….I think it’s more like, if you meet Caron Butler on the street, and be like, “Damn, I ain’t know dude was that fuckin’ tall”, LOL and n/h….
^
GTFOH, if you took offense to it, then….
Ya’ll hating because i said so….happy?
July 9th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
maybe Soulja Boy made 5 million. smh @ ya’ll acting like ya’ll know more than the Forbes editorial staff.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
the only nigga hating on that list right now is Dame Dash….standing on top of a mountain of past due bills, angrily shaking his fist to the sky, and screaming (none)
July 9th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
*Flo Rida’s it up*
*Takes on stage name Connect I Cut”
*Gets Connecticut tatoo on back*
July 9th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
nobody pays a producer a quarter mil for nothing…..if they do it’s to get a whole album done and they get exec producer credit.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell_Rell
July 9th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
smh @ ya’ll acting like ya’ll know more than the Forbes editorial staff
^
I’m sayin’
July 9th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
smh @ ya’ll acting like ya’ll know more than the Forbes editorial staff.
^
smh at you acting like forbes is some gospel…
i’m an actuary and i can tell you on many instance when they were DEAD wrong
July 9th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
I wanna know who the fuck would buy Curtis’s Cologne
July 9th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
D_block_4_life Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Right, because observation is hating….I think it’s more like, if you meet Caron Butler on the street, and be like, “Damn, I ain’t know dude was that fuckin’ tall”, LOL and n/h….
^
GTFOH, if you took offense to it, then….
Ya’ll hating because i said so….happy?
***Nah, I didn’t take offense…just offering a counter point, an “observation”, if you will….for real, the only m’fukka that seems offended is you- the rest of us are just incredulous, that bum ass niggas make that kind of money, which is half the fun of reading and discussing lists like this…
July 9th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
icon (trillbert arenas) Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
the only nigga hating on that list right now is Dame Dash….standing on top of a mountain of past due bills, angrily shaking his fist to the sky, and screaming (none)
^
THAT
July 9th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
anybody with sense know this shit isnt accurate, weres suze orman to back me up
July 9th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
# TheCo!!inB aka Portly Gentleman #1 Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
nobody pays a producer a quarter mil for nothing…..if they do it’s to get a whole album done and they get exec producer credit.
^^^
Im pretty sure I heard a timbo/dre beat can cost up to $250’000.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
dsotojr@gmail.com (fuck i need a incognito email) lmao
July 9th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
16. T.I. – 8 Million
T.I.’s attorney fees from June 2008 – June 2009 = $13 Million
so T.I. = $ -5 Million
___________________________________
hahaha
July 9th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
*fuck forbes*
*renews subscription to Black Enterprise*
July 9th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Im pretty sure I heard a timbo/dre beat can cost up to $250′000.
^^^^
in 2001….. not now
July 9th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
sleep AKA I’M 2 COOL 4 U DUDES 2 RIDICULE Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
anybody with sense know this shit isnt accurate, weres suze orman to back me up
***I just saw her a minute ago, with your girl….j/k…jokes, nigga, jokes, lol…
July 9th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
the rest of us are just incredulous, that bum ass niggas make that kind of money, which is half the fun of reading and discussing lists like this
^
Bum ass niggas sounds like hate to me and why would i be offended? I’m happy these niggas are gettin’ money, why wouldn’t i be…
July 9th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
dominica Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
*fuck forbes*
*renews subscription to Black Enterprise*
***Black Enterprise is like my financial bible, lol…the Vibes, and whatever else can go by the wayside, but if BE falls off, I’mma be perturbed…
July 9th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
dafire just use this
giltgroupe.com/invite/shwaniaram
July 9th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
LOLSMH @ Ahmad Mossad
the Hasidic Muslim dude? … Chea?
July 9th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
*Buys beats off timbo on credit*
*album flops*
*gets in huge debt*
*Loons it to Saudi Arabia*
July 9th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
D_block_4_life Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
the rest of us are just incredulous, that bum ass niggas make that kind of money, which is half the fun of reading and discussing lists like this
^
Bum ass niggas sounds like hate to me and why would i be offended? I’m happy these niggas are gettin’ money, why wouldn’t i be…
***I don’t really care, either way….but being offended that niggas are offended is even gayer than being offended in the first place….I’m the last nigga to hate…
July 9th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
YO let this shit breath
July 9th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
ross and soulja boy sold the same amount of records, about 300k. but sb tours more than ross and sells way more ringtones.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
i30.tinypic.com/wj6r90.jpg
July 9th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
thebiglead.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/monica_cruz_legs_2.jpg
she is perfect
July 9th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
….but being offended that niggas are offended is even gayer than being offended in the first place
^
Blank Stare.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
no shots but:
breathe > breath
July 9th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
>>smh at you acting like forbes is some gospel…
like I said above, it’s their best estimate and it could be wrong. that said, I’m sure the Forbes staff put a lot of real research into it whereas you came in here and were like “Soulja Boy sold alot of ringtones, this can’t be right”
July 9th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
This list is all BULLSHIT…payed publicity!
July 9th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
^^
Big Boi – 7 million
——————-
*blank stare*
*enrolls at Weed Carrier State Community College*
*pays attention in class*
July 9th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Damn fif was making 150mill a couple yrs ago. Now its down to 20. This recession is getting in niggs pockets
July 9th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
YOOOOOOO LET THIS SHIT
BREAFFE
July 9th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Word thank you very much
This is Fux btw
July 9th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
D_block_4_life Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
….but being offended that niggas are offended is even gayer than being offended in the first place
^
Blank Stare.
***nothing to say? Surprising…I’ll ride with that comment, though…the realest shit I ever wrote…some niggas spend all day worrying about how other m’fukkas are supposed to think/feel/react to shit….nigga, save that shit for your kids and little brothers, or whatever….
July 9th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
*blank stare*
*enrolls at Weed Carrier State Community College*
*pays attention in class*
–Has to be the radio personality
July 9th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
thebiglead.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/monica_cruz_legs_2.jpg
^^^
what is she famous for?
July 9th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
good looooooookin’
July 9th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Forbes isn’t worth the paper its printed on…
Fortune >>>
July 9th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
what is she famous for?
^Penelope’s sister
July 9th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
How does Curtis make more than Em every year?…Vitamin Water?
July 9th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
what is she famous for?
^^^^^
she is a spanish actress. hasnt hit US Mainstream yet but she is a decent actress and hotter than her sister
July 9th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
you would have to know these rappers contracts to calculate such numbers, this aint sports.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
A tribe called quest aka The Latin Teddy Ruxpin Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
*blank stare*
*enrolls at Weed Carrier State Community College*
*pays attention in class*
–Has to be the radio personality
**Speakerboxxx was dope…Big Boi’s no 3000, but he can hold his own…dude’s come a long way since being “cooler than Billy Ocean sipping a milkshake in a snowstorm”, lol…
July 9th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
the Cruz sisters can get it
July 9th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
n/h @ “hold his own”, lol…
July 9th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
johnnycupcakes.com/design/1103/GreyButtonUpShirt
^^^^
this is a dope Chambray shirt
July 9th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Well, at least the game can name drop forbes now.
“Album out soon, bout to make a killing, check the FORBES list made 6 million.”
July 9th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
family guy earthed penelope cruz, on some give her a carrot to eat type shit. lol I think it was cleveland that fed her a carrot…no A chick.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
they forget to calculate the money hov made from the raw lol
July 9th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
its obvious jay has to be illuminati thats the only other way he can be on the top of the list
July 9th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
id love to smash both cruz sisters
July 9th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Penelope > her sister
July 9th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
ALL NEW 2010 Jag XJ
autoblog.com/2009/07/09/2010-jaguar-xj-we-get-hands-on-with-coventrys-new-big-cat/
July 9th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
the Cruz sisters can get it
^
This
July 9th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
***nothing to say? Surprising…I’ll ride with that comment, though…the realest shit I ever wrote…some niggas spend all day worrying about how other m’fukkas are supposed to think/feel/react to shit….nigga, save that shit for your kids and little brothers, or whatever….
^
I gave you a blank stare because you implied i was offended at you being offended which made absolutely no sense. MY initial post included an “lol” and implied a “smh” at niggas hating.
You wanna call niggas “bum ass Niggas” like calling them that because they made copious amounts of bread isn’t a degree of hating, to each his own.
But for discussion sake who’s really a BUM on that list? an argument for FLo-rida can be made but calling niggas BUMS because of some chips they banked sounds like hate to me. Plus keep in mind i wasn’t even talking to you directly…then you wanna call niggas BUM’s and further cement my original contention…FOH
July 9th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
no shots but i’m not wearing a shirt name Johnny Cupcakes
July 9th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
3. Kanye West – 25 Million
^^
WOOOOW,
Ye getting paid.
I had no idea.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
How the fuck did 3k make any money?
July 9th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Big Boi is top 5 worst MC in hiphop history … that bamma is complete garbage … fuck what you heard … no shots … but that nigga be rhyming gibberish all off key and off beat and whatnot …
July 9th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
figure what the forbes figured then figure more, becuase they forgot to account for what I did with the raw.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
some niggas spend all day worrying about how other m’fukkas are supposed to think/feel/react to shit…
^
Further more, you worried about how i reacted to other peoples reactions, the irony…
July 9th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
I can’t stand bummy ass tough niggas with nothing to live for…NIGGERS
July 9th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
cOLD Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
figure what the forbes figured then figure more, becuase they forgot to account for what I did with the raw.
^^^^^^^
*UGGGGGGH Face*
July 9th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
3. Kanye West – 25 Million
^^
WOOOOW,
Ye getting paid.
I had no idea.
>>he toured all Summer ’08
July 9th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Big Boi is top 5 worst MC in hiphop history
^
Now i skip past 90% of big boi’s verses…but theres a lot of niggas worse than him
July 9th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
How the hell did that purple african make 20 mill when i havent heard one song from him
July 9th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
But for discussion sake who’s really a BUM on that list? an argument for FLo-rida can be made but calling niggas BUMS because of some chips they banked sounds like hate to me. Plus keep in mind i wasn’t even talking to you directly…then you wanna call niggas BUM’s and further cement my original contention…FOH
***Kick rocks, nigga, seriously…the only ammo you got is “bums”, which by the way, came as a response to your own “worrying about other niggas feelings” ass comment, ol Dr. Phil lookin’ ass nigga..and I didn’t even specify who I was calling a bum…like I said…I’ll stand by my statement, and for the record, Flo Rida is a bum, lol…don’t act like you like everybody….
July 9th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
I’m happy these niggas are gettin’ money, why wouldn’t i be…
^uh, because your not getting none? I mean you don’t have to hate, but I don’t see what’s to be happy about. I’m not spending none of that roc nation money
July 9th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
# A tribe called quest aka The Latin Teddy Ruxpin Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
How the hell did that purple african make 20 mill when i havent heard one song from him
^^
Lady Gaga
July 9th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
D_block_4_life Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
some niggas spend all day worrying about how other m’fukkas are supposed to think/feel/react to shit…
^
Further more, you worried about how i reacted to other peoples reactions, the irony…
***Yep, it’s a vicious cycle, lol…THIIIIIS nigga….
July 9th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
How the hell did that purple african make 20 mill when i havent heard one song from him
^ that purple african got diamond mines, and other arist he eats off…. who else has a gas station at the crib.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
the real truth Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Big Boi is top 5 worst MC in hiphop history
^
Now i skip past 90% of big boi’s verses…but theres a lot of niggas worse than him
———-
but they prolly not on that list making dumb loot, either …
July 9th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
purple african
**chuckles***
July 9th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
i wonder when rappers say when they see this list and they then realize they didnt make half as much.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Akon is eating off like 5 other niggas on that list. Its like reverse slavery.
TPain is arguably a bigger artist than his owner
July 9th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
word… Akon is freakin horrible too …
July 9th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
autoblog.com/photos/2010-jaguar-xj-4/2134405/full/
^^^
Mean!
July 9th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
“purple african”
for real?
but anywho….
1. let’s not forget all the hooks he has popped on
2. his album
3. t-pain’s album
4. his songwriting
5. rock city is signed to his publishing deal, and they wrote the pussy cat dolls biggest hit song (when i grow up) and they wrote Jennifer hudson’s song that won a grammy… so that’s how he makes money
July 9th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Lady Gaga is on KONVICT?
woooooooooo
July 9th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
I wish I was T-Pain’s owner (no 18th Century cracker)
July 9th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
akon is one of the biggest artist worldwide, the world is bigger than america word to soccer
July 9th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Nah, what’s your definition of a NIGGER?
July 9th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
23. Young Jeezy- 6 Million
^^^
I dont wanna hear another word about trappin from this liar again. Otherwise, that would make him as bad as rawse.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
# Harlem World Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
*Buys beats off timbo on credit*
*album flops*
*gets in huge debt*
*Loons it to Saudi Arabia*
*Flies to Saudi Arabia*
*Finds Harlem World*
*Holds gun to his head*
*Forces him to drink bacon infused patron*
*Slaps koofi off* (no Jim Jones)
July 9th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
when HEALTHY MIKE BROWN the Safety was super nice
July 9th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
*Flo-Rida’s it up*
*does 439624467280782759023 push ups*
*incorperates twista style with children singalongs & christmans carols*
*Raps over beats left over from the last black eyed peas album*
*makes 6 million dollars*
July 9th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
akon is one of the biggest artist worldwide, the world is bigger than america word to futbol
*fixed
July 9th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
TPain is arguably a bigger artist than his owner
^^^
Good point but Akon appeals to an older demographic then T-Pain does.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
jee fuckin wiz, its only 330!!!
July 9th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Hoe does Nas never make the List?
July 9th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
# JayRight Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
# Harlem World Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
*Buys beats off timbo on credit*
*album flops*
*gets in huge debt*
*Loons it to Saudi Arabia*
*Flies to Saudi Arabia*
*Finds Harlem World*
*Holds gun to his head*
*Forces him to drink bacon infused patron*
*Slaps koofi off* (no Jim Jones)
^^
rofl
July 9th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
***Kick rocks, nigga, seriously…the only ammo you got is “bums”, which by the way, came as a response to your own “worrying about other niggas feelings” ass comment, ol Dr. Phil lookin’ ass nigga..and I didn’t even specify who I was calling a bum…like I said…I’ll stand by my statement, and for the record, Flo Rida is a bum, lol…don’t act like you like everybody….
^
Fuck you ike, nah but i wasn’t even worrying about niggas feelings like that. Saying niggas were hating was a pretty general statement and again if you were the only one that responded so you must of felt like you qualified for being a hater…
Further more, i really don’t give a shit like that and no i don’t like (nh) every nigga on that list but 90% of them niggas get down in their respectable lane…
Daps.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Joe 88 Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
*Flo-Rida’s it up*
*does 439624467280782759023 push ups*
*incorperates twista style with children singalongs & christmans carols*
*Raps over beats left over from the last black eyed peas album*
*makes 6 million dollars*
***Head spins right round (no Exorcist)
July 9th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Good point but Akon appeals to an older demographic then T-Pain does.
^Really? I need to get out more, I never heard anyone 38+ of age aww or bump a akon song.
In my eyes “locked up” was his biggest single
July 9th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
SNORT_SNORTCRAZY88SINCE88 Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
jee fuckin wiz, its only 330!!!
^^um……its 2:30 cst (so at least ur an hour ahead of me)
July 9th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
futbol sucks too
July 9th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Fuck you ike, nah but i wasn’t even worrying about niggas feelings like that. Saying niggas were hating was a pretty general statement and again if you were the only one that responded so you must of felt like you qualified for being a hater…
Further more, i really don’t give a shit like that and no i don’t like (nh) every nigga on that list but 90% of them niggas get down in their respectable lane…
Daps.
***LOL @ “Daps”…no problems, fam…I’m just playing the devil’s advocate, Keanu style…whoa….(none)
July 9th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
RINGTONE MONEY IS NO JOKE….
WORD to Flo Rida
July 9th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
ring-tone rap > serious rap
July 9th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Holy shit i forgot akon dropped an album not too long ago…had tht Lil Wayne & Jeezy joint on It…was Trash lmao
July 9th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
In my eyes “locked up” was his biggest single
maybe in the hood
but as far as sales
smack that, mama africa and others sold more
July 9th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Cause of this niggas i just copy and pasted “kick rocks nigga” into my spread sheet , i stay shit like this…
July 9th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
In my eyes “locked up” was his biggest single
**that was his lead single for his debut, and that jawn only moved 5K its first week….still, it’s easily my favorite Akon jawn- the jawn with Jeezy is a close second, though….in fact, those two songs are the entire list, lol..
July 9th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Who still buys ringtones?
Who still has ringtones on there phone?
Last thing I wanna hear is Young Jeezy “who dat” go off while i’m getting some neck
And niggas get ringtones for free nowadays.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Yo Ringtones and Itunes can cake you up. For real they charging like 3bucks or so for a fucking track or a snippet. That shit is BALLLLLLLER! no chinchilla welcome mat
July 9th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Don’t forget Ross got all that off-the-books cocaine money still rollin in all the…I can’t even make it through the sentence.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
i like that , word to soccer
July 9th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
“who dat”
^
This Joint >>>>>>
& Circulate
July 9th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
if i can hear your phone go off
you need to get smacked
leave that shit on vibrate 24/7
July 9th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Joe 88 Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Who still buys ringtones?
Who still has ringtones on there phone?
Last thing I wanna hear is Young Jeezy “who dat” go off while i’m getting some neck
And niggas get ringtones for free nowadays.
***My ringtone is #7 on the list that came with my phone (no Girl 6)…sounds like a ripoff of an EW&F instrumental, lol….
July 9th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Yo whats Curren$y’s number for aint no Mixtape. I know like 10 niggas here who copped.
he sold it for 9.99 digital download sold say 10k thats a 100k off the top. WOOOOOO!
July 9th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Ringtones get niggas popped up, I know it got me popped up before.
Vibrate > Ringtones
July 9th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
got that message board up and niggas got shady on me…niggas acting funny now.
it’s all good through
July 9th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Ha…they’re making a “MacGruber” movie…
July 9th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
remember they make money from commercials and television shows that play their music….
so jeezy had that my president is black joint
so he made mad cake off of that from november – january
July 9th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
why isnt Drake on the list? he made like 5million off of Ringtones and Itunes already….lmao
July 9th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Where’s my name on this list?
July 9th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Aram “Mr. Coke is a Popular Drug” aka Alfable Alpaca aka Congenial Complexion Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
why isnt Drake on the list? he made like 5million off of Ringtones and Itunes already….lmao
***Rhymefest made “a billion dollars off ringtones” (c) Fever, lol
July 9th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
# Beezy Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
How the fuck did 3k make any money?
^^
By being Great.
& probably movies & that Benjamin Bixby shit he got goin.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Hater
July 9th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
icon (trillbert arenas) Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Ha…they’re making a “MacGruber” movie…
^^LMFAO……..
That shit might have more explosians than the “shock & awe” bombings of 03′
July 9th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
OR maybe he got Child support from Badu.
DIdn’t she drop an album last yeat. LOL
July 9th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
My ringtone is #7 on the list that came with my phone (no Girl 6)…sounds like a ripoff of an EW&F instrumental, lol….
^lol. the ringtones that come with the phones are classic, shit sound like backround music for nintendo wrestling games. Ringtones sound like level 3 on skate or die 2, lol
July 9th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Tell Kelis to check out the list
saying Nas makes all that, yeah well he mad einvestment into Livenation, FOR THE BABY not for you.
Hope she gets only what she deservces
July 9th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
why isnt Drake on the list? he made like 5million off of Ringtones and Itunes already….lmao
^^
don’t believe everything those israelites tell you
July 9th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
they need to make a broke rapper list
1)Loon
2)Cappadonna
3)Young Buck
and so on
July 9th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Rhymefest get a check for 50k every 6months for Jesus Walks
July 9th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
‘SNL’ spies opportunity
Forte’s MacGruber headed for the bigscreen
By DAVE MCNARY
Will Forte’s bumbling spy MacGruber is headed for the bigscreen as the latest in a long line of “Saturday Night Live” characters to make that transition.
“SNL’s” Kristen Wiig will reprise her Vicki character for the feature. Val Kilmer and Ryan Phillippe are in talks to join the cast.
Forte — who will return to “SNL” in the fall — debuted the parody of the 1980s action-adventure series “MacGyver” in 2007. He’ll co-write with “SNL’s” Jorma Taccone and John Solomon; the logline’s being kept under wraps. Taccone will direct.
Relativity Media topper Ryan Kavanaugh, Lorne Michaels and John Goldwyn are producing the project, which will begin shooting next month. Relativity’s Tucker Tooley will exec produce along with Erin David and “SNL” head writer Seth Meyers.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
>>that Benjamin Bixby shit he got goin.
I don’t know they had that shit on the sale rack at Barneys. Probably his flicks and cartoon.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
How is diddy still making money when all of Bad Boy’s artist are flopping and his perfume aint selling
July 9th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Aram “Mr. Coke is a Popular Drug” aka Alfable Alpaca aka Congenial Complexion Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Rhymefest get a check for 50k every 6months for Jesus Walks
***I can believe that…plus, I’m sure he’s got a bunch of ghostwriting credits, too….
July 9th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
remember they make money from commercials and television shows that play their music….
so jeezy had that my president is black joint
so he made mad cake off of that from november – january
^what TV show did they play that on? I never seen a commercial with my president is black playing in the backround. Just saying, I really never seen it
July 9th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
# Aram “Mr. Coke is a Popular Drug” aka Alfable Alpaca aka Congenial Complexion Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Rhymefest get a check for 50k every 6months for Jesus Walks
^^^
I love publishing.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
that phone call COMPLETELY ethered Young Buck’s career …
July 9th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
I don’t know they had that shit on the sale rack at Barneys
^^^^
WORD
he had some decent garments though
July 9th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Ghost Writer Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
How is diddy still making money when all of Bad Boy’s artist are flopping and his perfume aint selling
***Sean John is a respected brand, though…getting that ’92 Karl Kani, Maurice Malone money, lol…
July 9th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Seriously though where’s my name?
July 9th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
How is diddy still making money when all of Bad Boy’s artist are flopping and his perfume aint selling
^
publishing
mtv
sean john
July 9th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
>>>exactly why I download shit
these motherfuckers brag about how much money they make
if ur gonna flaunt ur wealth dnt be upset if i download your shit
_______________________
Don’t agree with that logic for a second…..do you, don’t worry about them. That’s still stealing….So you mean to tell me you only download shit from artists who made it big and you purchase cds from smaller artists?
free downloading is the reason why ringtone rap exists and why you hear the same 4 songs on the radio….
July 9th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
How is diddy still making money when all of Bad Boy’s artist are flopping and his perfume aint selling
^Television I guess, didn’t he have 2 shows this year? Making the band, and something on Vh1 “I wanna work for diddy” I think that’s what it was
July 9th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
free downloading is the reason why ringtone rap exists and why you hear the same 4 songs on the radio….
***Nah, that’s payola and corny program directors….like this one dude at WPGC in DC said when he was asked why they don’t play more local or underground music, “our job isn’t to break artists, it’s to play your favorite song”…
July 9th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Joe 88 Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
How is diddy still making money when all of Bad Boy’s artist are flopping and his perfume aint selling
^Television I guess, didn’t he have 2 shows this year? Making the band, and something on Vh1 “I wanna work for diddy” I think that’s what it was
***Did anybody ever win that Curtis reality show? That shit just ninja vanished, 3 episodes in….
July 9th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Joe 88 Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
remember they make money from commercials and television shows that play their music….
so jeezy had that my president is black joint
so he made mad cake off of that from november – january
^what TV show did they play that on? I never seen a commercial with my president is black playing in the backround. Just saying, I really never seen it
^^^
my pointe was that for some of the artist they get paid when television stations license their music
the jeezy example was based on itunes sales, everyone was bumping/buying that shit
white kids was driving around bumping that joint
July 9th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Oh yeah Sean John and TV
July 9th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Nah, what’s your definition of a NIGGER?
^^^ Casket/Fams is the only example of such a phenomenon
July 9th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
icon (trillbert arenas) Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Joe 88 Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
How is diddy still making money when all of Bad Boy’s artist are flopping and his perfume aint selling
^Television I guess, didn’t he have 2 shows this year? Making the band, and something on Vh1 “I wanna work for diddy” I think that’s what it was
***Did anybody ever win that Curtis reality show? That shit just ninja vanished, 3 episodes in….
^
Lol….no one won I guess….
July 9th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Hoe does Nas never make the List?
^^^^^
How>Hoe…sometimes
Your name is the real truth and you’re seriously asking this question?
July 9th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
1. 50 Cent – $150 million
2. Jay-Z – $82 million
3. P Diddy – $35 million
4. Kanye West – $30 million
5. Timbaland – $22 million
6. Pharrell Williams – $20 million
7. Swizz Beatz – $17 million
8. Snoop Dogg – $16 million
9. Dr. Dre – $15 million
10. Ludacris – $14 million
11. T.I. – $13 million
12. Lil Wayne – $13 million
13. Eminem – $12 million
14. Common – $12 million
15. Akon – $12 million
16. Jermaine Dupri – $11 million
17. Lil Jon – $11 million
18. OutKast – $10 million
19. Chamillionaire – $10 million
20. The Game – $10 million
There’s a huge difference in the numbers from last year to this year. Technically, only diddy’s numbers are consistent. The reason for 50 and Jay’s numbers are the vitamin water and rocawear deals respectively, but overall, the amount of money earned for everyone is down
July 9th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Akon also made a come up… them blood diamonds are working out nice for him
July 9th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
# icon (trillbert arenas) Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
purple african
**chuckles***
^
yep
July 9th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
YOU KNOW DIDDY BEEN GETTIN’ ENDS FROM CIROC! YOU PEEP THE NEW AD?
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid271521316?bctid=28441713001
July 9th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
[...] Source: Nah Right [...]
July 9th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
I thought T-Pain made more than that.
July 9th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
aWIRE Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
I thought Kelis said Nas was loaded?
^^^^^
Nas is loaded, #1 he has old money!! #2 they ended this list at 5mill(he probably was right in that 3-5mill range, he gets serious gwap for shows) #3 he is a smart nigga, his money is more than likely tied up in Swiss Accounts, property, equity, etc… Shit if any of us made even 1mill last year, we’d be some happy campers
July 9th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
When has Nas ever been real business savvy “search light publishing”
July 9th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
wheres 50 on there even though i dont like him just wondering
hovvvv
July 9th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
50 cent was fourth on the list!
Damn Jay is killing it consistently every year.
Is he going to be the first Billionaire rapper? Looks like he could be on his way.
July 9th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
what about gucci mane?
smh
July 10th, 2009 at 1:17 am
What the fuck did DRE do to make 16 mill???????
July 10th, 2009 at 4:35 am
Flo-Rida is trash and you tellin me Weezy sold a million records in a week and doesnt make more money than Akon?!
Kanye had Glow in the dark + 808′s is almost 2x platinum
RIP MJ…
July 10th, 2009 at 4:45 am
I like the top 3.But akon??? 20 million. that shit aint right. and i’m glad 50 cent starting to fall of.it’s pretty amazing that dr.dre still makes plenty of money.Does anybody think it’s weird that theres only one white guy on the entire list?
July 10th, 2009 at 8:00 am
[...] NahRight [...]
July 10th, 2009 at 10:08 am
**sidebar, if Ross is in top 5 of that DAMN MTV rapper list crap I may have a coronary!
Flo-Rida are kiddin me! DAMN TI was at $20 last year or year before 8 mil aint nothin to sneeze at either! Weezy doesnt see that money, cause Baby and Slim see most of that money! Akon is a super producer and international pop star, his earnings is understandable.
July 10th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I’m pretty sure Forbes doesn’t consider soulja boy to be a rapper.
July 10th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Nice to see big money being made by black folks!!
July 17th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
[...] gotta leave them kinda dudes alone,’ the G-Unit member says of top-earning MCs like Jay, 50 Cent and [...]
August 17th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
[...] G-Unit — It’s common knowledge the best G-Unit was the original three: 50, Banks and Yayo. Even with the additions of Young Buck and The Game, the group was still one of the most powerful and popular in music during their peak. They owned the mixtape scene and dominated the charts; life was lovely under the roof Jimmy Iovine built. Unfortunately, things got tricky once Jayceon left and new recruits, M.O.P., Mobb Deep, Olivia (and Hot Rod?) were brought in. The dominance dwindled and none of the members’ careers saw the popularity they once had. Buck is independent, Olivia hasn’t been seen in years, M.O.P. never received their just due with G-Unit and Mobb Deep…yeah. All the while, 50 is struggling to find a release day for his final contractual obligation with Interscope. If you’re looking for a silver lining though, Curtis is still a cash cow. [...]
August 17th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
[...] G-Unit — It’s common knowledge the best G-Unit was the original three: 50, Banks and Yayo. Even with the additions of Young Buck and The Game, the group was still one of the most powerful and popular in music during their peak. They owned the mixtape scene and dominated the charts; life was lovely under the roof Jimmy Iovine built. Unfortunately, things got tricky once Jayceon left and new recruits, M.O.P., Mobb Deep, Olivia (and Hot Rod?) were brought in. The dominance dwindled and none of the members’ careers saw the popularity they once had. Buck is independent, Olivia hasn’t been seen in years, M.O.P. never received their just due with G-Unit and Mobb Deep…yeah. All the while, 50 is struggling to find a release day for his final contractual obligation with Interscope. If you’re looking for a silver lining though, Curtis is still a cash cow. [...]