5 Blockbuster Hip-Hop Business Deals
Aliuane “Akon” Thiam
Hip Hop artist Akon’s global deal with Pepsi surrounding the World Cup, arguably the biggest sporting event on earth, helped him land on Forbes short list of Hip hop Cash kings behind only Diddy and Jay Z. The international superstar raked in $21 million last year alone. His business savvy has propelled his interest in not only other companies but also his own with Konvict Music, and Konvict clothing.