Is The Hiphop Culture and Rap Music Still a Vehicle To Get Rich?

Whassup Peeps?

I was visiting one of my favorite websites, www.CelebrityNetWorth.com, and they've recently compiled a list of "The Richest Rappers In The World 2013". I don't know about you but this is inspiring for people who are serious about being in the music business and business in general.

In the grand scheme of things, the people listed are not the only ones getting paid. When an individual starts getting paid in these large amounts, rest assured there are plenty of other people making money off of them or with them too. So not only are they generating wealth for themselves, they are generating wealth for other people as well. 

Here is the list: 

The Richest Rappers In The World 2013:

• 1. Diddy – Net Worth: $580 million (up $80 million)
• 2. Jay-Z – Net Worth: $500 million (up $25 million)
• 3. Dr. Dre – Net Worth: $360 million (up $100 million)
• 4. Master P – Net Worth: $350 million (no change)
• 5. 50 Cent – Net Worth: $260 million (up $10 million)
• 6. Birdman – Net Worth: $150 million (up $35 million)
• 7. Eminem – Net Worth: $140 million (up $20 million)
• 8. Snoop Dogg – Net Worth: $130 million (up $10 million)
• 9. Ice Cube – Net Worth: $120 million (up $20 million)
• 10. Lil Wayne – Net Worth: $110 million (up $15 million)
• 11. Kanye West – Net Worth: $100 million (up $10 million)
• 12. LL Cool J – Net Worth: $85 million (up $5 million)
• 13. Timbaland – Net Worth: $80 million (up $5 million)
• 14. Pharrell Williams – Net Worth: $80 million (up $2.5 million)
• 15. Akon – Net Worth: $80 million (up $2.5 million)
• 16. Beastie Boys - $75 million each (no change)
• 17. Ludacris – Net Worth: $75 million (up $5 million)
• 18. Busta Rhymes – Net Worth: $65 million (up $5 million)
• 19. Nelly – Net Worth: $60 million (no change)
• 20. T.I. – Net Worth: $40 million (up $10 million)
• 21. Big Boi – Net Worth: $40 million (no change)
• 22. T-Pain – Net Worth: $35 million (up $5 million)
• 23. Ice-T – Net Worth: $35 million (up $5 million)
• 24. Drake – Net Worth: $30 million (up $5 million)
• 25. Rick Ross – Net Worth: $28 million (up $3 million)
• 26. Nicki Minaj – Net Worth $25 million (up $5 million)

Click on the link below to read the full article:

The Richest Rappers In The World 2013 | Celebrity Net Worth


Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin, The Hot Instrumentalist

If Jay Z killed Autotune then T-Pain Brought It Back From The Dead

Yo, Jay Z had a banger last summer with "DOA (Death of Autotune)" and he practically killed everyone who was using it. I felt him on that too. Everybody and they mama was coming out with some Autotune garbage.

The only one that consistently did it was T-Pain. At least he had a style with it that even blew Jamie Foxx's "Blame It" song out of the water. Re-enter Teddy "Penderass Down" with a new single "Kiss Her" that will probably get some radio play.

Click the link below to check the song out:

T-PAIN "Kiss Her" | Official Young Simmons Blog | Young Simmons News and Celebrity Blogs | Global Grind

Let me know what you think...

I'm glad T-Pain didn't change his style either. I'll always remember Das Efx changing their style for their second album. They fell off sooooo hard and faded into obscurity. Everybody was biting their original style but no one could do it like them and they abandoned that style for what reason I don't know.

Anyway, T-Pain, keep doin' ya thang!!!

Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin, The Hot Instrumentalist
www.RapBeatCreator.com
www.Beats4ADub.com
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P.S. I was working on a new beat last night. As soon as I get it mixed down I'll post it up for you!!!

Holla!!!

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Beat Maker Chris Henderson:The Anatomy Of A Grammy | NODFACTOR.COM

Yo, I was looking for something good for you to to remember the music game is still a hustle. I came across this interview with Grammy Award-winning producer Chris Henderson.

He's responsible for one of the biggest hits in 2009, "Blame It" performed by Jamie Foxx and T-Pain.

Here's the link to the interview below.

Chris Henderson:The Anatomy Of A Grammy | NODFACTOR.COM

Its a great story for beat makers who are on a serious grind and need just a little bit more inspiration to keep going.

Sometimes you just gotta keep going...

Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin,The Hot Instrumentalist
www.RapBeatCreator.com
www.Beats4ADub.com
www.MusicMarketingPromotions.com

P.S. Check out the video below. I know its "old" now but its still dope!

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