Forbes Showcases 5 World Richest Artistes In 2014

Forbes has named
Diddy, Dr Dre, Jayz, Birdman and 50 cent as the 5 richest Artistes in the world.
Diddy leads the pack with an estimated fortune of $700 million, an increase $120 million over his net worth last year. His top challengers are Dr- Dre, who ranks second with $550 million and Jayz in the third place with an estimated $520 million.
Bryan ‘Birdman’ Williams, came fourth, but his net worth would be over $300 million if he did not share his fortune with brother, Ronald ‘slim’ Williams. The duo founded cash money records two decades ago. Cash money continues to grow with a roster that includes Drake, Niki Minaj and Lil Wayne. Birdman has also diversified with cash money content GT Vodka and the YMCMB clothing line.
Lastly, out of the list is 50 cent who owns most of his fortune to his $100 million hand from the sale of vitamin water in 2007, now he is to repeat the feat with companies like SMS Audio and SK Energy beverages. It was gathered that in the meantime, he will reboot his music career by taking his G-unit records independent and releasing new album, animal ambition in June.
…Culled from Forbes