With empires that reach far beyond the rhymes that took them to the top, there’s no doubt that Hip Hop’s wealthiest staples stand as examples of how success can be reached and attained if managed neatly.

So, in celebrating these role models, Forbes have released their Top 5 list of the culture’s wealthiest contributors- tallied by counting disclosed capital earned by each of them in the last year.

As the headline revealed, Diddy came out on top. However, you may be surprised to find out who else did (and didn’t) make this year’s cut, when you click below!

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Beyonce may be gearing up to set sail on her ‘Mrs. Carter Show World Tour’, but that hasn’t stopped the singer’s promotional machine from working overtime.

The superstar continues her major magazine movement with a turn on the cover of British Vogue. A newly surfaced snap shows the mother of one baring her super-toned midriff on the May 2013 cover of the iconic publication — marking her first time on its coveted cover. Last month saw the 32-year-old cover American Vogue.

Still no official new single and yet King B keeps ’em talking. Diva.

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…and the Rita Ora success story continues.

After winning the hearts and ears of music lovers in the UK, Asia and Australia, Rita Ora continues on in her bid to exceed all expectations today…confirmed as one of the performer’s at this year’s Glastonbury Festival!

Exciting details below!

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With Kelly Rowland putting the finishing touches to her fourth studio album ‘Talk A Good Game’, what better time than the present commence rolling out new visuals for the hotly anticipated set.

The Destiny’s Child graduate stuns in the freshly unwrapped shot above, which follows on from the video for the LP’s latest single ‘Kisses Down Low’.

Currently blazing Urban and Rhythmic radio, the Mike Will produced cut looks set to provide the project the soundest of foundations ahead of its release Summer.

And while excitement surrounding the album has seen a number of “official” release dates doing the rounds, Ms. Kelly has urged fans to  await her official announcement as regards when the LP will hit stores. We hear there’s not long to go!

To tide you over, peep the video for ‘Kisses Down Low’… below…

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Much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ segments, readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.  So in a quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday we introduced a new retrospective segment – ‘TGJ Replay’.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase albums (and eras) from a library of pop music hits.  Today, we rewind to the record-setting, first and only solo LP of Black Eyed Peas frontwoman Fergie (who celebrates her 38th birthday today)…

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While some may choose to deny it, Keri Hilson really is R&B’s go to girl when it comes to churning out commercial hits.

Indeed, while combined sales of her LPs say little of her skill and talent, their first week digits and supporting singles make her one of the only ‘new girls’ from the genre to enjoy Platinum status, with ‘Turnin’ Me On’ and ‘Pretty Girl Rock’ selling over 1 million units and ‘Knock You Down‘ surpassing the 2 million mark.

Now, in what should see her nab a few more Urban hits, she readies the launch of her third studio album with a single ready to launch in the next week.

All the details below…

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As earlier reported, actors Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx team up for new action flick ‘White House Down’. Due in US theaters on June 28th, you can now check out the official trailer for the movie below where its synopsis also awaits…

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Fresh from announcing their new collaboration with Missy Elliott, ‘How Ya Doin’?’, Brit Pop stars Little Mix have unveiled the track itself.

Premiered on Capital FM this morning, the Missy-assisted version of the song (which didn’t feature on their chart-topping debut ‘DNA’) will serve the latest single to be lifted from the project – which to-date has spawned two #1’s.

Take a listen to the track, which samples De La Soul’s ‘Ring Ring Ring’ and will feature on the US version of the ladies album, after the jump…

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Fans of Academy Award-nominated actress Angela Bassett know the past year has seen her quite busy.  Indeed, after winning over fans with her Mary J. Blige-assisted TV film ‘Betty & Coretta’, she and veteran actor Morgan Freeman topped box office charts last weekend with hit film ‘Olympus Has Fallen’.

However, if her recent interview with the Huffington Post is anything to go by, looks like she won’t have much time to celebrate.   For, while preparing the film ‘Black Nativity’ with Blige and actress/singer Jennifer Hudson, Bassett is still joining the original cast of ‘Waiting To Exhale’ for a long-awaited part 2.

Read the latest developments (especially on the future of star Whitney Houston‘s character Savannah) below…

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Looks like the wish of Mariah Huq – the co-creator and star of Bravo’s latest reality show ‘Married To Medicine’ got her wish for a hit.  Indeed, the show’s premiere – which hit screens last night immediately after ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ – opened to soaring ratings.

Via THR:

“Married to Medicine brought in 1.9 million viewers during its premiere outing.

That’s the highest number for a Bravo series launch since Bethenny Getting Married in 2010 and the most-watched premiere ever for a non-spinoff.”

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The news comes shortly after a number of Howard University medical students started an online petition to have the show cancelled – much like that of Shawty Lo‘s ‘All My Baby Mamas’ reality stint.

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Ample hype has seen Justin Timberlake‘s star glow even brighter in recent weeks.

Indeed, a stellar promotional campaign was installed to mobilize ‘The 20/20 Experience’ – his first album in seven years.

Naturally, then, all eyes are on what numbers the ‘Suit & Tie’ led set was able to shift in its premiere week. Well, wonder no more. The final figures are in. Was Justin able to sustain his incredible momentum? The answer awaits below…

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