Jay-Z Earns More Than Beyoncé For First Time Since 2008

No Joke: Jay-Z made more than Beyoncé this year.


For the first time since tying the knot in 2008, Jay-Z earned more than Beyoncé. The Brooklyn-born rapper raked in $37 million over the past 12 months, edging his superstar wife by $2 million, according to FORBES' latest estimates for the annual Celeb 100 package.

Jay-Z continues to reap the rewards of his 10-year, $150 million multiple rights deal with concert promoter Live Nation; he brings in additional cash from endorsements and ownership s...

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Published on May 18, 2011 10:18
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