Lil Wayne made this years Billboard’s Top 20 “Music Money Makers List.” Weezy came in 12th on the list with more than $57 million beating out Mary J Blige and Kanye West. Weezy’s album “Tha Carter III” sold almost 3 million copies last year making it the best-selling album of 2008. The new “Money Makers” list proves that the true money in the music business comes from everything besides selling albums. Each of the 20 acts on the list all toured during 2008, with touring generating most of the revenue. The top money maker, Madonna, had the 50th-best-selling album in the country and ranked 14th on the list of digital track sellers without a ringtone.
1. Madonna: $242,176,466
2. Bon Jovi: $157,177,766
3. Bruce Springsteen: $156,327,964
4. The Police: $109,976,894
5. Celine Dion: $99,171,237
6. Kenny Chesney: $90,823,990
7. Neil Diamond: $82,174,000
8. Rascall Flatts: $63,522,160
9. Jonas Brothers: $62,638,814
10. Coldplay: $62,175,555
11. The Eagles: $61,132,213
12. Lil Wayne: $57,441,334
13. AC/DC: $56,505,296
14. Michael Buble: $50,257,364
15. Miley Cyrus: $48,920,806
16. Taylor Swift: $45,588,730
17. Journey: $44,787,328
18. Billy Joel: $44,581,010
19. Mary J. Blige: $43,472,850
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Ayo lil wayne also known as the best rapper of his time.So sick with the rimes both me him and god all know it.Nigga already made it formed a dream and now has it.created a spot in history that will never be distroyed even if a nigga burned, turn, and stomped on it!He not only offical but nigga is now anointed!
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weezzy,i think u keep hooking up games nd u are so nice i think u taste like a spice 2 d shawtys.keep pappin ur games
LMAO, 4 ALL OF U RETARDS THT LIKE LIL WAYNE, HE SUCKS! HE KILLED HIPHOP LIKE ALL THE OTHER RAPPERS THT ONLY SING BOUT MONEY AND SEX! U GUYS NO SHIT IF U THINKTHT GUYS A HERO, HIS LYRICSES R TRASH! ANNND HE LOOKS LIKES DRY SHIT!
Weezy be da best rapper!
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u hater out ther who dont like lil wayne u can suck a dick in die iight dont hate on my man yo
i love you lil wayne
i like lil to the point of deathlil wayne is just asa demi god
el amo
bueno weezy no puedes
aser otra cosa que cantar
no puedes cantar si no cantas
en rap te eres el 1 del mundo
sin que canta en rap
somos negra el rap es otra musica
I LOVE LILWAYNE HES DA BOMB HE DA BEZT RAPPER
u ol knw wht d boy daz he kips it ril 2 death he da best haters! tht kid hustlez hard n tht’s wht mekz u haterz hurt
you are beautiful yeah!!!!!!!!!!!
HEy……i fuking lovee ur songs……..read my comments plz!!!!!call me “911″ lol!!!
i luv lil wayne
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i am fist fan
i can see people still kill themselves khanye west i wonder why you don’t my brother from another mother “Lil Wayne” wayne you are the man.
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i wil be grateful wayne if you feature me in one of your tracks. tanx.
Zee
please can i get to see you in person am from nigeria, in africa. we are your Fans back here in africa. Nigeria to specific
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wayne i de feel you pls can you send me any of your new lyrics. this is my mail Adress alexzee24@yahoo.com
zee Nigeria.
LIL W@yn3 iz da baddest nigga i evea seen heard off dis nigga stay on d@ GRIND FOR REAL 2 ALL HIS HATA’S fUCK YALL
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lil Wayne is a beast he is hands down the best rapper alive,I love him til i die I’ll always be rapping to one of his songs,he just needs to keep on maken’ his brilliant music.
bon jours Will
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man lil wayne the truth and i been lovin da man music sence i was 2 lil wayne was my 6th word man da dude dude the truth them haters with lil boosie lame
man wezzy the truth and man …………………………………….!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!……………………………..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!………………………….!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!man.if you send me and picture of somthing i’ll ne so happy man cedrick23@comcast.net email me call me whatever lets go spend some real men time dude your awosome
lil wayne is sooooo…fuckin hott i can lick his lollipop all nite
i am a boy and yes i am gay bitches and only 1 lil wayne wants too fuck is me
lil wayne is sooooooooo amazing
best rapper alive
who is Lil Wayne girl friend
by Lil Bayor.