Forbes Wealthiest Hip-Hop Artists for 2017 Kevin Fleming May 12, 2017 Entertainment, Music News Forbes has rolled out it’s annual list of the wealthiest hip-hop artists for 2017. It should come as no surprise that Diddy, once again sits at the top with a net worth of $820 million. Next up is Jay Z, who is worth $810 million, followed closely by Dr. Dre, sitting on a $740 million fortune. The top five: 1. Diddy – $820 million 2. Jay Z – $810 million 3. Dr. Dre – $740 million 4. Birdman – $110 million 5. Drake – $90 million Related