Get a load of that Jay-Z. The Def Jam Records President topped Forbes magazine's "Hip-Hop Cash Kings" list.
The Roc-A-Wear mogul man raked in a cool $ 34-million smackaroos last year, which secured his spot at number one. 50 Cent followed at number two, earning $ 32-million bucks. Diddy raked in $ 28-million, while Timbaland garnered $ 21 million.
"We're very excited to debut this list of 20 artists who defy the conventional music business model," said Forbes Associate Editor Lea Goldman. "Not only do these musicians share a distinct entrepreneurialism, they also market themselves as global brands, and they have the fame, power and influence to make them a dominating cultural force."
Hip-hop super-producer Dr. Dre reportedly took in $20 million while his blond haired, blue-eyed protégé Eminem garnered $18 million.
Always with a bunch of irons in the fire, Snoop Dogg made $17 million and Kanye West did $17 million, too. Not bad for someone no one ever heard of five years ago.
And the fashion-plate Pharrell Williams and hip-hop hit-maker Scott Storch rounded out the top ten, with $17 million, respectively.


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By: sexxxy on 8/20/2007 9:16PM
i love u fifty.!!!!!!!!
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