Kendrick Lamar Tops Hip-Hop Earners In 2025
by Mary Spiller January 3, 2026 The Compton rapper brought in $109 million last year, fueled by a blockbuster tour and the fallout from a high-profile feud that reshaped rap’s financial hierarchy. Kendrick Lamar emerged as the highest-earning rapper of 2025, outpacing longtime rival Drake by a significant margin and solidifying his financial dominance following…
