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Jay-Z Finally Dethrones Diddy As Richest Hip-Hop Artist

Since Forbes began ranking the richest hip-hop artists in 2011, the top spots have alternated between Sean "Diddy" Combs and Dr. Dre. (Diddy took the title for the last couple years.) But this year, for the first time, the title of Hip-Hop's Wealthiest artist goes to Jay Z, who dethroned Diddy with a a net…

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20:20 on March 1 2018

Jay-Z Finally Dethrones Diddy As Richest Hip-Hop Artist

Stereogum — Since Forbes began ranking the richest hip-hop artists in 2011, the top spots have alternated between Sean "Diddy" Combs and Dr. Dre. (Diddy took the title for the last c... more info

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20:11 on March 1 2018

Jay-Z displaces Diddy atop 'Forbes' list of richest hip-hop stars

USA Today Music — Jay-Z is the new king with $900 million. This is the first time that Diddy hasn't been No. 1 since 'Forbes' began tracking rappers' wealth in 2011. ... more info

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20:50 on March 1 2018

Jay-Z Dethrones Diddy to Become Forbes' Richest Hip-Hop Act of 2018

E! Online — Watch the throne--there's a new reigning king of hip-hop. Forbes unveiled its annual ranking of Hip-Hop's Wealthiest Acts on Thursday, and Jay-Z tops the list with an e... more info

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