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Hip-Hop’s 5 Richest Artists: Diddy, Jay Z, And Dr. Dre Tops Forbes 2017 List

With an estimated net worth of $820 million, Sean (Diddy) Combs once again topped Forbes’ list of richest artists in hip-hop for 2017, while Jay Z vaulted into 2nd place with $810 million. Congrats!

Former N.W.A. member Dr. Dre, meanwhile, slid to No. 3 with with his $740 million fortune.

Bryan “Birdman” Williams coming in 4th with $110 million and Canadian rapper Drake rounding out the top five with $90 million.

Hip-Hop’s Richest Artists: top 5 most financially successful rappers in the world for 2017

  1. Sean (Diddy) Combs – $820 million
  2. Shawn “Jay Z” Carter – $810 million
  3. Dr. Dre – $740 million
  4. Bryan “Birdman” Williams – $110 million
  5. Drake – $90 million

Well, it was a little shocking to see that Kanye West, didn’t make the list – yes, you read that right.


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Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is a publishing executive and economist who is the CEO and editor-in-chief of The CEOWORLD magazine, one of the world’s most influential and recognized global news publications. Additionally, he serves as the chair of the advisory board for the CEOWORLD magazine. He received his Ph.D. in Finance and Banking from the European Global School, Paris, France. He earned his Doctoral Degree in Chartered Accountancy from the European International University Paris, France, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD), Ukraine. Dr. Amarendra also holds a Master of Business Administration degree in International Relations and Affairs from the American University of Athens, Alabama, United States.


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