Hip-hop stars diversifying to stay rich

Rap star Jay-Z came first in a list of the richest rappers in 2010, earning more than double that of runner-up Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Artists don't put out albums anymore, they put out single hits, so they have reasons to tour. 

Hits and tours make you relevant, and they get you sponsorships, and earn you money from merchandise
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter took in $63 million in personal income between June 2009 and June 2010, according to Forbes.com.

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