As Hip-Hop continues to garner attention both negative and positive, the true businessmen are marking their monetary presence so well that Forbes, the infamous business magazine has made a list for the richest Kings in Hip-Hop. Topping the list for the first time is Jay Z, rapper and now President of Def Jam recordings.

He recently sold his Rocawear clothing line for a record breaking $204 million cash. He is followed closely by G Unit front man 50 Cent who will most likely be on top next year when the deal between Coca Cola and Glaceau Vitamin Water is finalized. It is speculated that 50, born Curtis Jackson, is expected to make over $100 million from the deal. Here are the Top Ten and their estimated earnings for 2006:

1) Jay Z ($34 million) 2) 50 Cent ($32 million) 3) Sean Combs ($28 million) 4) Timbaland ($21 million) 5) Dr. Dre ($20 million) 6) Eminem ($18 million) 7) Snoop Dog ($17 million) 8) Kanye West ($17 million) 9) Pharrell Williams ($17 million) 10) Scott Storch ($17 million)