JAY-Z Tops Forbes Hip-Hop’s Highest Earners with $76.5 Million
JAY-Z is hip-hop’s 2018 cash king.
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How G Herbo Blew His First $100k From Music in Four Months
"I bought a lot of clothes and a lot of lean, cars, guns and shit."
How Drake's "In My Feelings" Generated $543k Last Week
It’s Drake’s world and we’re just streaming in it.
"Long-Term Bags Only": Russ Shares Valuable Investment Advice
"For a genre that’s so infatuated with wealth, y’all be doing short-term shit…"
Royce da 5'9" Thinks About Dr. Dre's Financial Advice to Him Every Day
"He just kept saying it over and over again..."
These Rappers Are Not Rich, Bro
Rap is deeply rooted in outspoken, unapologetic braggadocio, but the extravagance that comes with the entertainment is often misleading.
By the Numbers: Drake’s Bottom Line is Fine Post Pusha-T Beef
There’s more than one way to win a rap beef in 2018.
Daz Dillinger Makes Nearly $1 Million a Year Off Music Publishing Alone
Daz makes $80K a year off "Ambitionz Az a Ridah" alone, so if you're really all about that paper, be all about that publishing.
Soulja Boy’s Endorsement Deal Isn’t Really Worth $400 Million: “He Tweeted Something He Shouldn’t Have”
Other sites confirmed Soulja's $400 million deal was real. We discovered the truth is far different.
J. Cole Made More Money Than Drake From Music Last Year
J. Cole may not look like Hollywood, but after a very lucrative 2015 he's swimming in more cash than Scrooge McDuck (and Drake).
Diddy, Dr. Dre & Jay Z Richest Rappers Alive, Still Way Poorer Than the Illuminati
Forbes' new list is out and Diddy's worth $750 million. Impressive, but nothing compared to the worth of the people truly at the top of the game.
There's No Way Soulja Boy Signed a $400 Million Deal
Soulja's mystery "deal" would be worth 20 times Drake's deal with Apple Music, so yeah, consider us more than skeptical.
Michael Jackson's Estate Claims King of Pop's Now Worth $2,105
MJ's lawyers are waging a court battle with the IRS after claiming that the King of Pop's estate is worth slightly more than a flat screen TV.
Adidas to Release 4/20-Themed Sneakers Complete With Weed-Hiding Pocket
As marijuana becomes big legal business Adidas combines hip-hop's love for fresh kicks and weed in one shoe.
Your Favorite Rapper Made Over $1 Million to Headline That Music Festival
While artists fight over pennies from streaming services billions of dollars are changing hands at music festivals.
Vince Staples Blasts Spotify, Let's Talk About How Music Streaming Money Works
Staples accuses Spotify of ripping off artists, but here's the simple truth about how streaming finances work.
Feds Watchin: 50 Cent Quit Instagram Because He Financially Snitched on Himself
The courts and FBI have pressured 50 Cent to do the unthinkable - admit his cash is fake and quit social media.
Who Makes More Money From Music, Joey Bada$$ or Troy Ave?
Troy Ave brags that he makes more money than Joey from music in a new diss track. Unfortunately for Troy that's far from the truth.
"Music & Marijuana Go Hand In Hand": B-Real Talks Legal Weed & New Cypress Hill Album
We talked to the OG of weed smoking rappers about his new dispensary, developing his own strains and of course, hip-hop.
Kanye's in Massive Debt, Wants Mark Zuckerberg to Bail Him Out
Kanye's racked up over $50 million in debt pursuing fashion but he has a solution - get Zuckerburg to pay for everything.
How Much Money Everyone Made Off Adele's "25" Album
These people made more money writing for Adele than most rappers make off their own albums.
Fetty Wap Says He'll Quit Rap When It Gets Tiring
"I'm not stupid. I'm not going to overwork myself. If I have to chase the money, then I can't do this no more."
Logic, Fetty Wap & More Top Forbes' Next Richest Rappers List
Logic or Fetty Wap, who do you think will have more money in ten years?