Popular business magazine Forbes has released its annual list of the 100 highest-paid celebrities.
Rapper, producer and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs took top spot, which may come as a surprise as the artist hasn't released an album since 2010.
Hebrew Sean John Combs Is No. 1 On The 2017 Forbes Celebrity 100 List @diddy pic.twitter.com/f8lfM9ZMjC
— אלברט בנימין הווארד (@AlbertHoward360) June 12, 2017
The magazine says the artist formerly known as Puff Daddy brought in $130 million from June 1, 2016, to June 1, 2017. Forbes says Diddy’s Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour, a stake in Ciroc vodka and the $70 million sale of one-third of his Sean John clothing line all contributed to his earnings.
No. 2 on the list is Beyonce, with $105 million in earnings. Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling brought in $95 million. Rapper Drake and Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo round out the top five.
Beyoncé named highest-paid female entertainer of 2017 with $105M; 2nd celebrity overall after Diddy 👑💰https://t.co/KA3oEt93V1 pic.twitter.com/TzhMT3LWl9
— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@Bey_Legion) June 12, 2017
Last year’s top earner, Taylor Swift, dropped to No. 49. The singer brought in $44 million, down from $170 million.
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