Hip-Hop's Cash Kings 2009

Rap's richest aren't immune to the worldwide downturn, but top stars still find ways to rake in millions.

MEN LIE, WOMEN LIE, NUMBERS DON'T....(Shawn Carter) RocaFella still on top.....

1. Jay-Z - 35 Million
2. Diddy - 30 Million
3. Kanye West - 25 Million
4. 50 Cent - 20 Million (Tie)
4. Akon - 20 Million (Tie)
6. Lil Wayne - 18 Million
7. Timbaland - 17 Million
8. Pharrell - 16 Million
9. T-Pain - 15 Million
10. Eminem - 14 Million
11. Dr.Dre - 13 Million
12. Snoop Dogg - 11 Million
13. Ludacris - 10 Million
14. Common - 8 Million (Tie)
14. Will.I.Am - 8 Million (Tie)
14. T.I. - 8 Million (Tie)
14. Swizz Beatz - 8 Million (Tie)
18. Andre 3000 - 7 Million (Tie)
18. Big Boi- 7 Million (Tie)
20. Flo-Rida - 6 Million (Tie)
20. Rick Ross - 6 Million (Tie)
20. Young Jeezy - 6 Million (Tie)
20. The Game - 6 Million (Tie)