Razorguns, T.I. was the highest selling rap artist of 06 and 07 with both albums going platinum in 2 weeks, he started the ringtone music game, he owns Grand Hustle records. Has 4 other artists that work on his label, his shows get sold out worldwide, yeah he's not a broke rapper...
http://rap.about.com/b/2007/08/16/jay-z-and-kanye-named-among-forbes-richest-rappers.htm
http://www.shoutmouth.com/index.php/emo-news/Forbes_Names_the_Richest_Rappers
Forbes' list is based solely on 2006 income:
Jay-Z - $34 million
50 Cent - $32 million
Diddy - $28 million
Timbaland - $21 million
Dr. Dre - $20 million
Eminem - $18 million
Snoop Dogg - $17 million
Kanye West - $17 million
Pharrell Williams - $17 million
Scott Storch - $17 million
Ludacris - $16 million
T.I. - $16 million
OutKast - $14 million
Lil Jon - $14 million
Ice Cube - $13 million
Jermaine Dupri - $12 million
Swizz Beatz - $12 million
Chamillionaire - $11 million
The Game - $11 million
Yung Joc - $10 million
wuttup Lestat