According to www.forbes.com, the highest paid rappers at the top of the list for 2008 and 2009 are Jay-Z and 50 Cent. Also in the ranks of highest paid rappers are P Diddy and Kanye West. Jay-Z made a lot of his fortune from his clothing line and some highly publicized music industry deals. 50 Cent earned millions from his music along with a VitaminWater business that he sold to Coca-Cola and
. netted a huge windfall. The top rappers incomes include earnings not just from from record sales. They also profited from music downloads, concert tours, televison shows and product endorsements. It's no wonder there are so many aspiring rap artists looking to cash in on the current rap and hip-hop music craze.
