Forbes started this in 2006, so this is going to be the 10th edition. The list is compiled by Forbes, and it consist of the highest earning rappers in a one year period. The usual suspects are at top three. No surprise there. But it is good to see someone like Kendrick Lamar on the list. Yea, he was on it last year, but he made more money this year. That's great for him.
Checkout Forbes list of the top 10 rap acts individuals for the year 2016. By the way, all earnings you see are from June 1, 2015- June 1, 2016, before taxes and fees. You know what that last part means? It earns this is their gross earnings you are seeing, before Uncle Sam takes his share, promoters take their share, record label owners, and any other fees the rapper is to pay.
20. Rick Ross ($10 million)
20. Ludacris ($10 million)
19. Swizz Beatz ($10.5 million)
18. Eminem ($11 million)
17. Snoop Dogg ($12.5 million)
14. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ($14 million)
14. Lil Wayne ($14 million)
14. J.Cole ($14 million)
13. A$AP Rocky ($14.5 million)
12. DJ Khaled ($15 million)
11. Kanye West ($17.5 million)
10. Birdman ($18 million)
9. Kendrick Lamar ($18.5 million)
8. Pharrell Williams ($19.5 million)
7. Pitbull ($20 million)
6. Nicki Minaj ($20.5 million)
5. Wiz Khalifa ($24 million)
3. Dr. Dre ($41 million)
2. Jay Z ($53.3 million)
1. Puff Daddy ($62 million)
I remember back in 1997, on Mo Money, Mo Problems, Puffy said,'10 years from now, we'll still be on top.' That song will be 20 years old next year, and Puff Daddy is still on top. Two thumbs up to that man.
Data courtesy of Forbes.com
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