Forbes Names Richest Rappers

Forbes has named the hottest hip-hop stars of 2011 ... when it comes to cash, anyway.

Not surprisingly, Jay-Z is No. 1. Since August 2010, the mogul has raked in about $37 million from touring, his sportsbar chain and other investments.

But is his The Throne partner, Kanye West, No. 2?

Not quite. Sean "Diddy" Combs got second best with a close $35 million thanks to his Bad Boy record label, Sean John clothing line and Ciroc vodka endorsement deal.

West was third -- a surprisingly distant third. Find out how much he made after the jump, and get the full list!