Hollywood’s Top 10 Earning African Americans
According to Forbes.com, from July 2006 – July 2007 there are 10 African Americans that made major bank, there are some surprises, but more surprising is who didn’t make the list.
#1. Oprah Winfrey – $260 million
#2. Tiger Woods – $100 million
#3. Jay-Z – $83 million
#4. 50 Cent – $33 million
#5. Kobe Bryant – $33 million
#6. Shaquille O’Neal – $32 million
#7. Michael Jordan – $31 million
#8. Will Smith – $31 million
#9. Beyonce – $27 million
#10. LeBron James – $27 million
Ok at this point everyone knows Oprah tops not only this list, but most list that include money go-getters. But every time I read the numbers she’s making it’s crazy motivation for me. So here they are, at last check she was worth $2.5 billion, and the $260 million is annual, yeah the average out to about $712,000 a day. So are you motivated too?
Tiger Woods was no surprise either, he’s been at it for most of his life and anytime you combine hard work, dedication and persistence its hard to lose. At 15 he was quoted as saying, “I’m not out just to be the best black player. I want to be the best golfer ever”. Making $100 million, made him the wealthiest athlete of all time. So there you have it. 
I’ll be getting to 50 in a following post, but you’ve got to love the 1, 2 punch of Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Carter, with a household income of $110 million, what, how crazy is that? How many dudes can tell they partner, man my girl made what you made last year? Love, Love that couple.
MJ must’ve had a hellava agent because he’s in the ranks after being retired for how many years now? and his wife taking half. That’s some great negotiations while your on top of your game.
A couple honorable mentions include; Dwight Freeney, of the Indianapolis Colts, became the highest-paid defensive player receiving $30 million. Boxer Floyd Mayweather, collected $50 million. Both of which was collected after the deadline.
I’m surprised Mr. Media, Diddy Combs isn’t listed and is Bob Johnson not considered Hollywood because he has much moola right? I also thought Tyler was in the running but maybe that’s next years list. I wonder if once on the list, is it a goal of these celebs to make it the next year? Just wondering.
