Jay-Z took the top spot with $37 million, having earned $68 million on the 2010 list. Following Diddy are Kanye West with $16 million, Lil' Wayne and Birdman with $15 million and Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre with $14 million. 50 Cent earned $6 million.
While some artists have fluctuated, Diddy and Jay-Z have been the model of consistency, when it comes to how they have ranked on the Forbes Cash Kings list, now in it's fifth year. Here are the top 5 artists from each year:
In an interview with DJ Cosmic Kev, of Philadelphia's Power99, Rick Ross and Meek Mill hinted that Diddy may appear on the remix to Meek Mill's "I'm a Boss," alongside Jay-Z, Swizz Beatz and Birdman. Ross also referenced a music video that was to be shot on July 30, directed by Benny Boom. Watch below.
Aasim has released the trailer for his upcoming "The Money Pit, Pt. 3" mixtape. According to the clip, which you can watch below, the mixtape was produced and mixed by Aasim. No release date has been given.
XXLmag.com asked Machine Gun Kelly about usage of the N word and whether or not it'd ever come out of his mouth. The question was asked specifically in reference to V-Nasty, a white female rapper who is affiliated with Kreayshawn, who does use the word and has defended her use of it.
"It's a wrap on me using that word," he said. "Not where I'm from. F*** that. I love my hood stripes. I wear my hood stripes proud. I don't want them taken from me. Only N word I’m using is ninja. Ninjas and ... napalm... and nasal spray... and narcissist... nipples. Those are the only N words I’m using. Nipple is my favorite N word."
"Good question," he continued. "That's a very good question. That's a constroversial question. That's such a sketchy question. I feel odd even saying the word, 'the N word,' on camera. 'Cause it's so f****** touchy. That's crazy. F*** that. I mean, my daughter's black, too. My whole team, with the exception of my manager, or one of my managers, is black. It's a subject you just kinda grow up and respect. I wouldn't really touch it. You know, I can joke all I want to. I wouldn't touch that s***, though.”
In the interviews, the rapper shares details about how he's reached this point in his career, including his various label deals and solo and group undertakings. I found this passage from the Vibe interview interesting:
Was it a no-brainer to sign with Puff?
Yeah, definitely, because I'm a different kind of guy from his other artists. People are always like you shouldn't f*** with him, like don't do it, don't do it, like don't go in that door Jack.
Honestly did you hear a lot of that?
Hell yeah. C'mon. I know you hear it. It's not no bulls***. People have their perceptions of people but they don't know them. They just know what other people say and another person's situation, but you don't really know that other person's situation because he ain't telling you everything. There are other people that might approach their situation different when it comes to something like this. I don't think they maximize every opportunity Puff gave to them. Puff gave these motherf****** platinum albums, hit records, and I just don't think these motherf****** were ready to be their own men. They just wanted to be Puff's little men. That's where the problem was. They weren't prepared to take the wheel and drive and it's like "Nah I'm cool in the backseat or the shotgun seat. I'll let him drive." If they give you the opportunity and usher you to the front, go, go, go, you got to go. His knees might be hurting. I can get you here, but now it's your time.
Diddy is among the group of fashion experts and designers who will provide tips through 30 second clips featured on Macy's Backstage Pass.
These clips are accessed through the scanning of QR codes, most commonly through a mobile device. Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, Rachel Roy, Jessica Simpson and Martha Stewart will also be participating in the campaign. QR codes will be featured in Macy's stores, print campaigns and online.
In the clips below, check out a promo spot for Backstage Pass and a Sean John flavored tip from Diddy.
