Forbes has released its annual report of Hip-Hop earners (the year goes from July-June), and there's not many surprises; Jay-Z tops the list making $35 million during that span. Diddy comes in second with $30 million, Kanye at third with $25 million, 50 Cent at fourth with $20 million in a tie with Akon.

Of special note is that 50 dropped three spots because last year saw him sell his share of Vitamin Water for an outrageous sum. Jay also fell in terms of dead presidents stacked due to his huge, one-time payment deal with Live Nation. And overall, the recession hit rappers hard; the top 20 made $500 million last year, and this year it's an insulting $300 million. Get Young Jeezy a bailout.

Here's the full list:

Jay-Z - 35 Million
Diddy - 30 Million
Kanye West - 25 Million
50 Cent - 20 Million
Akon - 20 Million
Lil Wayne - 18 Million
Timbaland - 17 Million
Pharrell - 16 Million
T-Pain - 15 Million
Eminem - 14 Million
Dr.Dre - 13 Million
Snoop Dogg - 11 Million
Ludacris - 10 Million
Common - 8 Million
Will.I.Am - 8 Million
T.I. - 8 Million
Swizz Beatz - 8 Million
Andre 3000 - 7 Million
Big Boi- 7 Million
Flo-Rida - 6 Million
Rick Ross - 6 Million
The Game - 6 Million
Young Jeezy- 6 Million

[Forbes]