Jay-Z returns to the top of the Forbes‘ Hip-Hop Cash King list ranking in an estimated $37 million over the past year. Rounding out the top three are Diddy ($35 million) and Kanye West ($16 million). Hip-hop’s reigning Cash King continues to reap the benefits of a 10-year $150 million Live Nation deal, as well as stakes in the New Jersey Nets, the 40/40 Club chain, ad firm Translation and others. This year marked the first time he out-earned wife […]
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September 27, 2010 @ 4:34 PM EDT
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This is basically the transcription to Jay-Z and Warren Buffet’s video interview. The photographs were snapped at the Hollywood Diner in Omaha, Nebraska. Man, that waiter must’ve gotten one helluva tip. Aside from the cover story, the issue is an overall excellent read. Spend the $5.99 and cop it on newsstands now.
September 22, 2010 @ 8:56 PM EDT
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“Got the Forbes on my living room floor and I’m so close to the cover fucker I want more…” So that’s what this was about. Congrats to Mr. Carter for gracing Forbes front page with the second richest man in America. You know, light work. Ha! Issue hits newsstands tomorrow. Check out footage of the bigwigs choppin’ it up here.
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.