Kendrick Lamar Beats Drake in Forbes 2025 Earnings Ranking
Kendrick Lamar has pulled ahead of longtime rival Drake on Forbes 2025 Highest Paid Artistes list, marking a major shift in hip hop’s money race.
Kendrick ranked fourth overall after earning an estimated 109 million dollars over the past year.
The strong showing places him ahead of Drake, who came in seventh with 78 million dollars.
At the top of the list is The Weeknd, who led all artistes with 298 million dollars.
He is followed by Taylor Swift at 202 million dollars and Beyoncé with 149 million dollars.
Just behind Kendrick are Coldplay and Shakira, both earning 105 million dollars.
Kendrick’s rise was driven by touring, music sales, and brand partnerships, helping him secure one of his biggest financial years yet.
The latest rankings underline his growing influence, both as an artiste and as a global business force.
