Dr Dre Hip-Hop’s Biggest 2012 Earner: Forbes

US rapper/producer Dr Dre (47) has been named 2012 Hip-Hop’s biggest earner by Forbes’ with his total fortune estimated at more than $250 million. He pocketed $110 million from his headphones empire, 'Beats by Dr Dre' premium headphones, last year.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who earned $45 million last year, comes second followed by NBA’s Brooklyn Nets part owner Jay-Z with $38 million.