P Diddy Beats Jay-Z And Dr Dre To Be Crowned Richest Hip Hop Artist Of 2013

 Yep, you read that right! The man who was christened Sean Combs has earned more than Mr Carter this year.  Hard to believe seeing as Jay Z seemed to be everywhere this year (the charts, the festivals, the collaborations) while Mr P has kept a fairly low profile.

 Nicki Minaj gives the fellas a run for their money by coming in fourth (WENN) 
Nicki Minaj, with earnings of $29 million (£18 million) is the highest-placed female at four, ahead of Birdman, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Ludacris and Pitbull.

The Top 10 Highest-Earning Hip-Hop Artists are: 

1. P Diddy ($50 million)
2. Jay Z ($43 million)
3. Dr Dre ($40 million)

4. Nicki Minaj ($29 million)
5. Birdman ($21 million)
6. Kanye West ($20 million)
7. Lil Wayne ($16 million)
8. Wiz Khalifa ($14 million)
9. Ludacris ($12 million)
10. Pitbull ($11 million)

The Top 10 Highest-Earning Hip-Hop Artists are:

1. P Diddy ($50 million)
2. Jay Z ($43 million)
3. Dr Dre ($40 million)
4. Nicki Minaj ($29 million)
5. Birdman ($21 million)
6. Kanye West ($20 million)
7. Lil Wayne ($16 million)
8. Wiz Khalifa ($14 million)
9. Ludacris ($12 million)
10. Pitbull ($11 million)
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