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Forbes revealed its annual list of the year’s highest-earning musicians,

Forbes revealed its annual list of the year’s highest-earning musicians, which includes Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Drake, and Kanye West. The first spot was, however, rightfully earned by Taylor Swift. Ever since Taylor Swift and Kanye West’s infamous run-in at the MTV Video Music Awards a decade ago, they have had a relationship that could be best described as star-crossed. Now they are fighting it out for the title of music’s highest-paid act and this year, Swift wins with Sh18,816,350,000. Kanye West lands position two on the list behind Taylor Swift with Sh15,256,500,000, thanks - in large part - to his Yeezy Empire. His Adidas partnership is expected to top Sh152,565,000,000 in sales this year. Music’s royal couple, JAY-Z and Beyoncé, tied at number six with Sh8,238,510,000 apiece. Drake ranks at number eight with Sh7,628,250,000, followed by Sean “Diddy” Combs with Sh7,119,700,000. Rihanna, who launched her Fenty fashion brand with LVMH this year, lands just outside the top 10 at number 11 with Sh6,306,020,000 in earnings.

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