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Spotted this at XXL.

Topping the list, and stealing 50 Cent’s title from last year, is Brooklyn rap business mogul, who Forbes believes to have raked in $35 million since last June. Although down from last year’s reputed $82 million in earnings, Jay still managed to pull in millions in profits from his relentless world tour.

Diddy is at #2 with $30 million. Kanye is at #3 with $25 million. 50 Cent and Akon tied for #4 with $20 million. Akon is the only artist on the list to have made more in 2009 than 2008. Word.

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