Drake: Making The Forbes List Is My Objective Every Year

Drake: All signs point to another Cash Kings nod.

Cash Money Records’ party on the eve of last week’s Grammys was a perfect reflection of its materialistic moniker, from the retro Cadillac convertible at the door to the half-dozen scantily-clad dancers gyrating above the bar.

Just as fitting were the words of the company’s No. 2 earner, Aubrey “Drake” Graham, who pulled in an estimated $20.5 million last year. When asked if he’d make FORBES’ list of hip-hop’s top earners once again in 2013, he...