Hip hop is a sub-cultural movement that was formed during the early 1970s by African-American, Caribbean, and Latino youths residing in the South Bronx in New York City. It became popular outside of the African-American community in the late 1980s and by the 2000s became the most listened-to musical genre in the world. It is characterized by four distinct elements, all of which represent the different manifestations of the culture: rap music (oral), turntablism or DJing (aural), b-boying (physical) and graffiti art (visual). Even while it continues to develop globally in myriad styles, these four foundational elements provide coherence to hip hop culture. The term is often used in a restrictive fashion as synonymous only with the oral practice of rap music.
This year Forbes declared the top 5 richest Hip-Hop artists of 2016. Here is the lis
5. Drake
Net Worth : $60 Million
First year on the list, thanks to earning from touring, music and multi million dollar paychecks from Nike, Sprite and Apple. Aubrey Drake Graham known professionally as Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor, born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. He first garnered recognition for his role as Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation.
4. Birdman
Net Worth : $110 Million
The cash money chief move up a spot despite the $30 Million dip in his fortune due to turmoil his empire. Bryan Williams known by his stage name Birdman or Baby, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Cash Money Records and one half of the duo Big Tymers.
3. Jay Z
Net Worth : $610 MIllion
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known by his stage name Jay Z (formerly Jay-Z), is an American rapper, entrepreneur and investor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists in America. In 2014, Forbes estimated Jay Z's net worth at nearly $520 million. He is one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, having sold more than 100 million records, while receiving 21 Grammy Awards for his musical work, and numerous additional nominations.
2. Dr. Dre
Net Worth : $710 Million
The sales of Beats By Dre, last year biopic Straight Outta Compton, and a portfolio of southern CA real estate make up his 9 figure net worth. Andre Romelle Young better known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics. Dre was previously the co-owner of, and an artist on, Death Row Records.
1. Diddy
Net Worth : $750 Million
Sean John Combs also known by his stage names Puff Daddy, Puffy, Diddy, and P. Diddy, is an American hip hop recording artist, record producer, entrepreneur and actor. He worked as a talent director at Uptown Record before founding Bad Boy Records in 1993. His debut album No Way Out (1997) has been certified seven times platinum and was followed by successful albums such as forever (1999), The Saga Continues (2001), and Press Play (2006). In 2009 Combs formed the musical group Diddy - Dirty Money and released the critically well-reviewed and commercially successful album Last Train to Paris (2010).
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