Diddy tops Fobes' "Hip Hop Cash Kings" list

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Over the past decade, or more, Diddy has always been among the top of the list when talking about hip hop businessmen. He began his career under the shadow of Master P. But, Diddy proved he knew how to evolve with the times. Soon, Diddy found himself near the top of the list with Jay-Z and later, 50 Cent.

Following 50 Cent's 2009 battle with Interscope Records, he found himself out of the top three and off the list. Instead, the battle was again between Diddy and Jay-Z. Despite Diddy having a more visible name and company, Jay-Z had been the top earner most years. This year, things changed just a little bit.

Diddy has been generating buzz this year. Last month, his Bad Boy company was voted as the third-best black-owned company in New York City. With the buzz surrounding his comapny, which includes a record label, a film production company, a clothing line, and restaurants, it may have done something to help his profits increase a bit. With a net worth of $475 million, Diddy was hip hop's cash king in 2010.