I Get Money, Money I Got

The DMV has two neighborhoods in the top 5 most affluent hoods in the country. Word to the wise...its a recession. Keep your eyes on your shyt!

Top 5 Most Affluent Neighborhoods
1. Southlake, TexasMedian Household Income: $172,945
2. Darien, Conn.Median Household Income: $160,274
3. Los Altos, Calif.Median Household Income: $158,745
4. McLean, Va.Median Household Income: $156,292
5. Potomac, Md.Median Household Income: $154,370

Moneylicious

Check out the list of the World's Best-Paid Music Stars. Never new the Police were so paid.

10. Gwen Stefani- $27 Million
9. Genesis- $ 31 million
8. Van Halen- $35 million
7. Rascal Flatts- $40 million
6. Celine Dion- $40 million
5. Madonna- $40 million
4. Justin Timberlake- $44 million
3. Toby Keith- $48 million
2. Beyonce Knowles- $80 million
1. The Police- $115 million

"I Get Money, Money I Got"

Bill Gates is back on top as the richest man in the US according to Forbes. He removed Warren Buffet from the coveted spot by having a net worth of *gulp* $57 billi. *looks at own wallet and lowers head in shame* Oprah only earned $200 milli last year to bring her net worth to $2.7 billi. *stares blankly at screen and wonders where things went wrong*

"Miami, D.C. Prefer Versace..."-Notorious B.I.G.

DC was named #4 on the Best U.S. Cities To Earn A Living by Forbes. It was noted in the article that as long as the government doesn't go out of business its all gravy. (smdh @ the fact that all govt. workers I know do very lil work...*sound of my tax dollars going down the toilet*)

Gas Can Kiss My Azz

Check out this article from Forbes on the Best Cars for Commuters.

"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.

50 Cent tops Forbes "Hip Hop's 20 Biggest Earners" list, 2008

Forbes recently released it's Hip Hop top earners list for 2008, and 50 Cent is the new top earner. Overtaking Jay-Z from a year ago. The top 5 are as follows :

1) 5O Cent - 150 million

2) Jay - Z - 82 million

3) Diddy - 35 million

4) Kanye - 30 million

5) Timbaland - 22 million

For the complete list of the top 20 click here

"Excuse Me Miss, Whats Your Name"

Check out this article on the richest female athletes aka every man's dream.