JAY-Z , DRAKE AND DIDDY TOP FORBES HIP HOP CASH KINGS LIST

A lot of rappers love to brag about their place on the Forbes list—truthfully or not. Now, the annual Forbes Hip-Hop Cash Kings list is out, and it shows us who’s actually raking it in.

It’s not much of a surprise that the year’s top earners made a lot of their cash outside of shows and record releases, with most owning successful brands. The Money Making Mitch himself, Sean “Diddy” Combs, dethrones Dr. Dre for No. 1 with $60 million, largely through his Ciroc vodka and other brands. The Bad Boy mogul, who is readying his next album No Way Out II, also has his TV network Revolt, clothing line Sean John, and alkaline water brand Aquahydrate, which help account for his fortune.

 For the second year in a row, Jay Z comes in a close second with $56 million, which he earned through Roc Nation and Armand de Brignac champagne.

Drake pulled up in third place (up from No. 4 last year) with $39.5 million, from his busy touring schedule along with Sprite and Nike endorsements.

Rounding out the top five are Dr. Dre ($33 million) and Pharrell Williams ($32 million). See a full list below.

HIP-HOP CASH KINGS 2015

1. Diddy: $60 million
2. Jay Z: $56 million
3. Drake: $39.5 million
4. Dr. Dre: $33 million
5. Pharrell: $32 million
6. Eminem: $31 million
7. Kanye West: $22 million
8. Wiz Khalifa: $21.5 million
9. Nicki Minaj: $21 million
10. Birdman: $18 million
11. Pitbull: $17 million
12. Lil Wayne: $15 million
13. Kendrick Lamar: $12 million
13. J. Cole: $11 million
14. Snoop Dogg: $10 million
16. Rick Ross: $9 million
17. Tech N9ne: $8.5 million
18. Ludacris: $8 million
19. T.I.: $6 million
20. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: $5.5 million

BOO GAZING: CELEBS OUT: BEYONCE, JAY-Z, JENNIFER HUDSON, GABRIELLE UNION, LA LA ANTHONY & MORE

Incognito! Make-up free Beyonce was almost unrecognizable in her hooded sweat shirt and sunglasses as she stood with her family Jay-Z and a comb-free baby Blue. 

Ciara pictured for first time since giving birth as she takes baby Future for casual stroll around the neighborhood.

Actress Gabrielle Union attends the Los Angeles photo call for Think Like A Man Too at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Regina Hall

Taraji P. Henson

La La Anthony

Jennifer Hudson celebrated gay pride at the 2014 L.A. PRIDE Festival in West Hollywood on Saturday.

 And then later...Owning the spotlight! Jennifer Hudson puts her slim figure on display as she dazzles in shimmering silver gown at the Tony awards.

Fantasia Barrino attends the 68th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

WEEKEND 2 COACHELLA, BEYONCE, JAY-Z, USHER, PHARELL

These two don't take a weekend off...The Carters couldn’t get enough of Coachella. After their surprise appearances last week, Beyoncé and Jay Z returned to the desert for weekend two. The stylish couple was decked out in their finest festival attire—Jay wore a leather motorcycle jacket and Jordans, while Mrs. Carter kept cool in cutoff shorts and an Off-White camouflage jacket.

They made it to the Sahara Tent in time to catch Skrillex’s set. Jay donned a ski mask and Bey filled her water bottle with D’Usse while wildin’ out in the front row. Solange joined the family affair, bringing her son Julez to watch Skrillex perform his hits and remix “Drunk in Love.”

“Thank you Skrillex for making my son the happiest most crunk child alive,” said Solange. “He’s been asking me to see him live for a year now, and last night it’s safe to say his mind was blown!!! lol.”

Earlier in the evening, Hov joined Pharrell onstage to perform a medley of their hits. He also kicked it with Nas, who he performed “Dead Presidents” with last weekend.

While Blue Ivy didn’t make the trip, Bey had some fun with her nephew and caught up with Usher backstage.

BEYONCÉ, SOLANGE, AND JULEZ

NAS AND JAY Z

USHER

BOO GAZING: CELEBS OUT: GABRIELLE UNION, LUPITA NYONG'S, RACHEL ZOE, JAY-Z & MORE

Gabrielle Union in the kitchen with host Mario Batali on The Chew on ABC in NYC.

Lupita Nyong'o is seen out and about in London.

Ledisi enters the Late Show With David Letterman taping at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.

After traveling the country promoting her new shoe line, Sarah Jessica Parker returns to N.Y.C. and hits the streets in style.

LaLa Anthony seen walking back to the set of the new Starz series Power Executive in NYC.

Peyton List caught up with Rachel Zoe and her client, Alba, at the NYLON X Hudson Jeans.

Katy Perry looks lovely and casual while in Los Angeles.

Samsung Galaxy treated music fans in Austin to a special performance by JAY Z and Kanye West at SXSW.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Pharrell Williams sports his signature hat while shopping in Brisbane, Australia.

It's always fun having a gym buddy! Britney Spears leaves a workout with boyfriend David Lucado in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Work It EJ Johnson...Magic son is strutting her stuff!

BEYONCE & JAY-Z CLOSE PART OF MIAMI ZOO TO CELEBRATE BLUE IVY SECOND BIRTHDAY

 

 

 The adorable Blue Ivy is all grown up well that is into her terrible two's.  And with two of the most famous parents in the world nothing is too good for little Blue. The pair decided to close down the Jungle Island bird sanctuary within Miami Zoo to ensure Blue had her every wish fulfilled at the bash on Tuesday. 

According to reports, Beyoncé and her hubby went all out to ensure the jungle-themed bash was a huge success.  And while the costs of putting on such an event have yet to be revealed, the cost of just a VIP tour at the sanctuary and botanical garden is around $240 - which means closing the entire venue is likely to be in the region of thousands of dollars. 

Her parents' generosity meant that Blue saw in her second birthday surrounded by a host of exotic animals, including penguins, kangaroos and lemurs.

Later in the day, Blue, Beyoncé and Jay Z were seen enjoying lunch at Joey's restaurant in Miami, where they ordered two salads and two pizzas.

Pictures of the family at the eatery showed Blue looking adorable in a khaki and gold long-sleeved T-shirt with a tutu-style skirt, black socks and leopard-print trainers.  The little girl managed a smile as she was carried by her superstar father, who opted for a grey sweatshirt, baggy black trousers and baseball cap. 

Bey, meanwhile, showed off her slim figure in a pair of grey skinny jeans, black top and heavy gold necklace.

BOO GAZING: CELEBS OUT: BEYONCE, JAY-Z, DRAKE, DIDDY, DEMI MOORE, BETHENNY, ROBIN THICKE & MORE

Fit for a queen: Beyonce and Jay-Z roared up to Diddy's CIROC The New Year party in Miami on Tuesday on a scooter.

That's one cool trio: Drake, Diddy and Rick Ross partied into the small hours and Drake even took over the DJ decks for an hour.

Extravagant: There was no expense spared at the party or with the guests, with Jay-Z sporting a huge gold medallion, hanging out with Diddy's mom.

Man of the moment: Diddy hosted the bash at his palatial home in Miami for stars including Robin Thicke and Paula Patton, is it us or does Ms. Patton have strong drag queen features?

Kim Kardashian's Daughter 'Rings' In the New Year: See the Blingy Pic

Jill Scott performs at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Jennifer Hudson performs during Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2014 at Sunset Gower Studios in Los Angeles.

Paris Hilton rings in 2014 with a special DJ set at Hyde Nightclub inside Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

Aloha! President Barack Obama takes a few minutes out of his Hawaiian vacation to greet well-wishers at the Kailua Beach Shopping Center in Oahu.

Tori Spelling continues to put on a happy holiday face despite the cheating rumors surrounding husband Dean McDermott. 

Looks like 2014 is shaping up to be a good year for Demi Moore. The Hollywood actress still has a toned body to die for, and now a new guy on her arm following the finalisation of her divorce from Ashton Kutcher earlier this year. And clearly, the 51-year old has a thing for young guys, because her paramour looked barely older than 30.  According to the New York Post's Page Six, the heavily-inked hunk is named Sean and 'works in the music business'. 

The 43-year-old chat show host was spotted soaking up the sun and taking a dip in the ocean in a tiny bikini with her shirtless pal. New Year, new man? Bethenny Frankel enjoyed a dip in water in Miami with a mystery hunk on New Year's Day.

Who knew he was such a pro? Sean Penn continues his Hawaiian holiday with some surf time, catching a wave off the coast.