This year, JAY-Z hold’s the No. 1 spot with a whopping sum of $76.5 million, edging past last year’s No. 1, Sean “Diddy” Combs, who takes the No. 2 spot earning $64 million.
Kendrick Lamar follows as the third, with an impressive $58 million, thanks largely to his endorsement deals with Nike and American Express and his Championship Tour
Drake perched at No. 4 with $47 million and J. Cole sits at No. 5 with $35.5 million. Aftermath Records boss and producer Dr Dre ties with Nas at No. 6 with $35 million each.
On the list, DJ Khaled sits at No. 11 with $27 million, Travis Scott at No. 15 with $21 million, Lil Uzi Vert at No. 17 with $19.5 million and Logic at No. 19 with $17 million. Russ, Swizz Beatz and Meek Mill are tied at No. 20 with $15 million.
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