Killer Mike Explains Why Rick Ross Is One of His Favorite Rappers
"Wow, he’s probably going to employ two hundred to two hundred and fifty people."
Money
Secure the Bag by Any Means
If we all can understand the disappointment of “fucking the money up,” we all should be able to respect what it means to try and make that money.
A$AP Rocky Shares Valuable Investment Advice
“Statistically, a rapper’s career lasts two to four years. I’m three years past that mark..."
Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter V' Generates $3.3M in Opening-Week Song Revenue
The “F” is for grossing over three million dollars in one week.
Westside Gunn "Invests" $10k Into 'Hitler Wears Hermes 6' Artwork
“I’ve never been more focused and that’s scary.”
JAY-Z Tops Forbes Hip-Hop’s Highest Earners with $76.5 Million
JAY-Z is hip-hop’s 2018 cash king.
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.
What Drake's “God’s Plan” & “Diplomatic Immunity” Generated Last Week in Song Revenue
God's plan is really working out well for Aubrey.
Chuck Inglish Questions Rick Ross' "Pay the Producer" Stance
"Just keep it level.. none of you niggas pay ur producers."
Cam'ron Doesn't Know How Long His "Moment" Money Will Last
"I realize at this point in life, it don't make no sense."
The Weeknd Turned 5.5 Billion Streams Into $75M Touring Advance
Drake might be the highest-earning artist in music, but The Weeknd isn't far behind.
Chance The Rapper Defends $500k Apple Music Exclusive Deal
"I feel like if I didnt clear it up people would keep trying to discredit all the work we did to make 'Coloring Book' what it became."
Chance The Rapper Breaks Down His Revenue Streams
Chano explains how he’s able to continue making music free of charge.
How DMX Earned $1 Million Bonus for 'Flesh of My Flesh' Album
No rapper has ever had a year like X in '98.
Jazz Cartier on Pace to Earn $85k in Merch Sales on 41-Date Fall Tour
The Toronto rapper is yet another example of rappers finding ways to make money outside of album sales.
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.