Friday, August 22, 2008

"I'm not a businessman...I'm a Business, mannnn..."

Earlier this week, Forbes Magazine released the Biggest Earners in Hip Hop which we posted in DLR. They also did some in-depth stories on the business of hip hop. Here are the stories with the links.

Hip-Hop's Cash Kings 2008

Behind the thumping beats and thuggish stage personas are some very savvy businessmen. These 20 top the list.

The 50 Cent Machine

Curtis ''50 Cent'' Jackson is hedging against the whims of the music industry--with the help of an African billionaire.

Hip-Hop Homes For Sale

Want to own a hip-hop star's home? Plenty are available.
In Pictures: Hip-Hop Homes For Sale

Q&A: Jermaine Dupri On The Future Of Music

The Grammy-winning songwriter, producer and rapper on YouTube's rise, radio's fall and why he's hoping the music industry crashes.

From Kotex To Crunk

Meet Lil Jon's unlikely business partner.

The Beatz Goes On

Records produced by Swizz Beatz have sold over 100 million copies. Now he wants to become an industry.

1 comment:

The King said...

Man how can I get my rap out. LOL.. I got some real gangsta stuff. Straight from the streets of S.E. Weezy who. The King is the best rapper alive. LOL..