Friday's rap news reveals who earnt the most cash in 2006, UKG secure first number one, Snoop Dogg sells his house and Foxy Brown is in trouble again.
Forbes Richest Hip-Hop CelebsAs Hip-Hop continues to garner attention both negative and positive, the true businessmen are marking their monetary presence so well that Forbes, the infamous business magazine has made a list for the richest Kings in Hip-Hop. Topping the list for the first time is Jay Z, rapper and now President of Def Jam recordings. He recently sold his Rocawear clothing line for a record breaking $204 million cash. He is followed closely by G Unit front man 50 Cent who will most likely be on top next year when the deal between Coca Cola and Glaceau Vitamin Water is finalized. It is speculated that 50, born Curtis Jackson, is expected to make over $100 million from the deal. Here are the Top Ten and their estimated earnings for 2006:1) Jay Z ($34 million) 2) 50 Cent ($32 million) 3) Sean Combs ($28 million) 4) Timbaland ($21 million) 5) Dr. Dre ($20 million) 6) Eminem ($18 million) 7) Snoop Dog ($17 million) 8) Kanye West ($17 million) 9) Pharrell Williams ($17 million) 10) Scott Storch ($17 million)UGK get top spotTexas rap duo UGK (Underground Kingz) made up of Bun B and Pimp C have scored their first number one spot on the billboard charts, selling 160,000 copies of their new album Underground Kingz. This album is the duo's seventh official studio release and their first since Pimp C was released from jail at the end of 2005. The album features the popular track with fellow Southern duo Outkast International Players Anthem.Snoop sells up
Rapper Snoop Dogg has sold up and moved out out from his Claremont, California home which has pleased the neighbors and local authorities who have said there was a lot of loud parties at the residence. Snoop who hasn't lived at the property since 2000 sold the remodeled eight bedroom for $1.8 million dollars. The rapper is also set to star in a new movie with Rachel Leigh Cook, a romantic comedy called The Golden Door.
Foxy Brown in trouble again
Rapper Foxy Brown born Inga Marchand turned herself into authorities again earlier this week after an altercation with a neighbor in Brooklyn, where Brown lives. The fight broke out and Brown allegedly attacked her neighbor with a blackberry. The victim Arlene Raymond was treated in a local hospital for a cut to her eye. Foxy Brown who is currently on probation for previous attacks was released on $5,000 bond and is expected in court on September 26th.
Lil Flip Cleared
Houston rapper Lil Flip was cleared of credit card fraud after a grand jury failed to indict the rapper after appearing in a Harris County court earlier this week. An airline ticket was purchased for the rapper using a stolen credit number, however the rapper's legal representation stated that both his client and his staff believed they were using a legitimate travel agency to purchase the ticket. No further charges are expected to be brought against the rapper.
Melanie Cornish