Forbes Five Hip-Hop Richlist 2017: Preview & Contest

Resting On His Laurels? Sean “Diddy” Combs shouldn’t — he has strong competition for this year’s hip-hop’s wealth crown. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images For Entertainment Weekly)

Last year Drake became the first newcomer to the Forbes Five, our annual accounting of hip-hop’s wealthiest acts. This year’s list is right around the corner, and there will be another shakeup in the ranks.

Will Drake challenge label boss Birdman for the No. 4 spot, which the latter has held since we started cha...