Diddy Tops Forbes Five Wealthiest Rapper’s List of 2012

Sean “Diddy” Combs tops Forbes’ Wealthiest Hip-Hop Artist’s of 2012 with an estimated net worth of $550 million. The Bad Boy founder’s fortune includes Ciroc vodka, his Sean John clothing line along with Enyce, marketing firm Blue Flame, and a handful of tech startups. Others who made the Forbes Five shortlist include Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter ($460 million), Andre “Dr. Dre” Young ($270 million), and more.

1. Sean “Diddy” Combs: $550 million

2. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter: $460 million

3. Andre “Dr. Dre” Young: $270 million

4. Bryan “Birdman” Williams: $125 million

5. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson: $100 million

READ: The Forbes Five: Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists 2012 [via Forbes]