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Move out the way Jay-Z, looks like his friend and former mentee has earned the top spot as the highest paid hip-hop artist.
According to reports, “his pre-tax income is reported at $150 million, thanks in huge part to the success of his Yeezy shoe line, partnership with Adidas. That brand is expected to bring in at least $1.5 billion this year.”
— Forbes (@Forbes) September 19, 2019
Jay earned $81 million after his On The Run II tour with wife Beyonce in 2018. Coming in at number 3, is Drake who earned $75 million.
See the list below:
The ‘Forbes’ Highest-Paid Hip Hop Acts 2019
20. Pitbull ($18 million)
19. Wiz Khalifa ($18.5 million)
18. Nas ($19 million)
17. Future ($19.5 million)
16. Birdman ($20 million)
15. Meek Mill ($21 million)
14. Swizz Beatz ($23 million)
13. Cardi B ($28 million)
12. Nicki Minaj ($29 million)
11. J. Cole ($31 million)
10. Childish Gambino ($35 million)
9. Migos ($36 million)
8. Kendrick Lamar ($38.5 million)
7. DJ Khaled ($40 million)
6. Eminem ($50 million)
5. Travis Scott ($58 million)
4. Diddy ($70 million)
3. Drake ($75 million)
2. Jay-Z ($81 million)
1. Kanye West ($150 million)