Jay-Z earned a cool $63 million, while Sean “Diddy” Combs took in $30 million to take the second slot. What’s surprising is Akon’s No. 3 position ($21 million) on the chart, topping the likes of Lil’ Wayne, Dr. Dre and Ludacris. Lil Wayne ($20 million) grabs the fourth spot on the list, even though the musician has been in jail for the past five months. Dr. Dre is fifth with $17 million earned, Ludacris takes the sixth spot with $16 million, Snoop Dogg takes seventh with $15 million and Timbaland nabbed No. 8 with $14 million. Pharrell Williams (No. 9, $13 million) and Kanye West (No. 10, $12 million) round out the top 10.
1. Jay-Z – $63 Million
2. Diddy – $30 Million
3. Akon – $21 Million
4. Lil’ Wayne – $20 Million
5. Dr. Dre – $17 Million
6. Ludacris” – $16 Million
7. Snoop Dogg – $15 Million
8. Timbaland – $14 Million
9. Pharrell Williams – $13 Million
10. Kanye West – $12 Million
11. Drake” – $10 Million
12. T.I. – $9 Million (tie)
12. Swizz Beatz – $9 Million (tie)
14. Eminem – $8 Million (tie)
14. 50 Cent – $8 Million (tie)
14. Young Jeezy – $8 Million (tie)
17. Common” – $7 Million
18. Soulja Boy – $6 Million (tie)
18. T-Pain – $6 Million (tie)
20. Lil’ Jon – $5 Million (tie)
20. Gucci Mane – $5 Million (tie)
20. Rick Ross – $5 Million (tie)
*hollywoodreporter.com
*forbes.com
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