The Forbes Five: Diddy tops Hip-Hop's Wealthiest Artists of 2015
Amazingly enough, Dre is not the richest man in hip-hop; that honor goes to Diddy, who clocks in at $735 million. The news may come as a surprise to many, but while Dre’s wealth ($700m) derived from a single jackpot idea, Diddy’s is the product of his interests in a slew of companies, a handful of which could one day give him a Beats-esque exit." Forbes write. See the Top 5 after the cut...1. Diddy – $735million
2. Dr. Dre – $700million
3. Jay Z - $550million
4. 50 Cent - $155million
5. Birdman – $150million