Eminem

Eminem is often cited as the king of Hip Hop. According to Forbes, he is the best selling rapper of all time. Dr. Dre’s most successful protege, Eminem has bagged 15 Grammys. Unlike the others on this list, he made most of his money just by being an artist. His album sales, both physical and digital downloads, have raked in millions for him. Insider stated that Eminem makes about 10 to 15 million per year. Most of his money comes from tours and music sales. His academy award-winning movie “8 Mile” made a profit in millions. His earnings from his record label, Shady Records, also boosted his wealth. At $210 million, Eminem's source of millions is his music.