Here Are the Highest Paid Musicians of 2019, Including Some of Your Favorite Rappers

by HHL JT

Forbes just dropped its highest-paid musicians of 2019 list.

It's topped by Taylor Swift, who pulled in $185 million. Next is her old friend Kanye, proving crazy equals cash once again with $150 million. Ed Sheeran ($110 million), The Eagles ($100 million) and Elton John ($84 million) round out the top five.

Hip Hop figures on the list include JAY-Z and Beyonce, tied for sixth at $81 million each.  Eighth is Drake who finished with $75 million followed by Diddy who came in at nine with $70 million.

Rihanna is at 11 with $62 million, Travis Scott 12 with $58 million, Eminem 19 with $50 million, The Weeknd and DJ Khaled tied at 29 with $40 million, Kendrick Lamar 34 with $38.5 million and Migos at 40 with $36 million.

You can see the whole list here.