Richest People in HIp Hop

I found this online. The figures represent total career numbers. Not just for 2006. Jay-Z was on top last year but P Diddy overtook him this year because he sold Bad Boy to Warner at least according to this report.

Courtesy of the Panache Report


1. P. Diddy, $346 Million

2. Jay-Z, $340 Million

3. Russell Simmons, $325 Million

4. Damon Dash, $200 Million

5. Neptunes, $155 Million

6 Dr. Dre, $150 Million

7. Ice Cube, $145 Million

8. Eminem, $110 Million

9. 50 Cent, $100 Million

10. Nelly, $60 Million

10. (Tie) Jermaine Dupri, $60 Million


NOTABLE MENTION (FUTURE MOGULS)

1. Kanye West, with the success of his record label (John Legend) and an upcoming clothing line and films, expect West to grace this list in the near future. He currently signed to go on tour with the Rolling Stones and he made $16.9 million off his “Touch The Sky Tour,” last year.


2. Rapper T. I. has investments in clubs, detail shops and a production company.