J. Cole Earned More Than Any Other Rapper in 2015

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http://www.bet.com/music/2016/05/06/j--cole-earned-more-than-any-other-rapper-in-2015.html

While everyone is watching Drake rake in dollar bills, a new report has revealed which rapper was the highest earning artist in 2015.

Ladies and gentlemen, a sincere round of applause for J. Cole.

As reported, he stacked more money than any rapper in 2015, based solely on his music sales alone.

In a new report published by Billboard, it was released that J. Cole was the highest earning emcee, taking home a total of $8.8 million, with more than half of it ($5.5 million) coming from touring alone.

While he only released the Dreamville compilation, Revenge of the Dreamers II, in 2015, he made $1.5 million in sales, $1.1 million from publishing and $788,000 from streaming. His successes in 2015 stem from the popularity of his 2014 album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive.

As reported, The Weeknd made $8.6 million in music earnings, while Drizzyhit $7.4 million and Nicki Minaj made $6.3 million.

***Top 40 Money Makers***

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/7356755/billboard-top-40-money-makers-rich-list

 

[DirtyCake]

I never knew what the big deal about this nigga is....

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Props and respect. Great earnings at 31yo!



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Cole#Awards_and_nominations

 

[DaAssWatcher]

Forrest Hill Drive was dope.
Drake should have took note...

 

[keone]

solely music tho. but prop he aint no pop rapper

 

[Entrepronegro]

Drake was working on his album while J.Cole was touring so this is no surprise

 

[kidmegaii]

I never knew what the big deal about this nigga is....

He's an extremely skilled Mc. Born sinner was a classic

 

[jdubbs]

Almost 800g's from streaming isn't bad at all..

 

[Spectrum]

I never knew what the big deal about this nigga is....

Thought it was just me. Never liked any of his shit... boring as hell

 

[Coldchi]

I don't see Meek Millz name on that list



......wait...........what

 

[sammyjax]

I would have gotten this wrong af

No wonder Nia pussy steaming

 

[King Natty]

props

 

[godofwine]

I never knew who you was and this is my first time seeing him. I still have never heard a single thing he's ever done

 

[xcluesiv]

good shit, still bumping the warm up---lights please

 

[elchoccolatte]

Forrest Hill Drive was dope.
Drake should have took note...

WeRd!!!!

 

[Smoke Van Gundy]

Not a fan but glad to see cats is able to make a living with the art form

 

[DirtyCake]

Thought it was just me. Never liked any of his shit... boring as hell

It ain't just you. I feel like he tryin to be nice instead of being nice no hate but I just can't bruh

 

[Joe Money]

 

[Sampson]

I give him props but I just can't get into his music.

 

[Mack1052]

Good for him..


I was just bumping this.. So smooth

 

[M.H.C.]

Been fucking with Cole since Niggas said he wouldn't make it because he's "boring". Oh wait, Niggas still saying that....lol.

Props to J Cole.

 

[Llano]

Been fucking with Cole since Niggas said he wouldn't make it because he's "boring". Oh wait, Niggas still saying that....lol.

Props to J Cole.

Cole carved out a lane for himself that resulted into a large following over the years. Dude makes his music relatable to people who are going through real everyday shit, not that pretentious shit you see on a lot of people's social media.

He tapped into the college crowd early on too and it's just not the black college kids. Cac's love Cole in the same way they loved Tribe called Quest back in the day.

 

[xxironxx]

I never knew who you was and this is my first time seeing him. I still have never heard a single thing he's ever done

Do you listen to rap?

 

[xxironxx]

If you've never heard him.....

 

[KA$H]

Good for him..


I was just bumping this.. So smooth

Dude sang over a old Mobb Deep vibe. His Queens love is strong.

 

[Amajorfucup]

Props and respect. Great earnings at 31yo!



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Cole#Awards_and_nominations

It's great earnings at 3,331yo fool! What are you talking about?

 

[TheyCallMeBe]

He's an extremely skilled Mc. Born sinner was a classic

Even J. Cole would disagree with that.

 

[michigantoga]

Real winners are iTunes & Amazon

 

[zuluking]

he can never top up the warm up mixtape

 

[thismybgolname]

Props to J. Cole.

 

[godofwine]

Do you listen to rap?

Nope. Now I mostly listen to country. I haven't listened to rap in years

 

[IT IS WHAT IT IS]

Good for him..


I was just bumping this.. So smooth

 

[Chitownheadbusa]

For those who "cant get into his music", go check out some of the mixtapes that he dropped before he became popular.

 

[Dr. Truth]

Nope. Now I mostly listen to country. I haven't listened to rap in years

Smh

 

[Famous1]

Nope. Now I mostly listen to country. I haven't listened to rap in years

Try this one......."nice watch..run it"...