According to Forbes magazine’s list of the highest paid musicians, Jay-Z is the highest paid rapper.
Landing at a very respectable number 6, Jay-Z raked in $63 million last year thanks to his investments in the 40/40 club, the New Jersey Nets, his Blueprint 3 album and tour, and a ton of other investments that we probably know nothing about.
He’s behind such powerhouses as U2, AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen, Britney Spears and his wife Beyoncé.
Check out the top 10 list below:
1. U2 – $130 million
2. AC/DC – $114 million
3. Beyoncé – $87 million
4. Bruce Springsteen – $70 million
5. Britney Spears – $64 million
6. Jay-Z – $63 million
7. Lady Gaga – $62 million
8. Madonna – $58 million
9. Kenny Chesney – $50 million
10. Black Eyed Peas / Coldplay (tie) – $48 million
