Forbes list Hip-Hop Future Moguls
These breakout artists are setting the bar high.Forbes have released their newly-named list of Hip-Hop’s Future Moguls.Formerly known as Hip-Hop Cash Princes, Forbes renamed their previously male-focused ranking in order to become more inclusive and celebrate diversity.
The Class of 2018 criteria measures “age, ethnicity and gender”, allowing ‘Bodak Yellow’ chart topper Cardi B and body-positive soul singer Lizzo to make their way onto the list.Post Malone features thanks to the record-breaking success of commercial juggernauts ‘rockstar’ and ‘Congratulations’, while Lil Pump continues to garner acclaim for his viral hit ‘Gucci Gang’.
Malone’s ‘rockstar’ collaborator 21 Savage is also recognized as a future trailblazer alongside Vic Mensa, Playboi Carti and more.
The full list is as follows:
- Cardi B
- Playboi Carti
- Post Malone
- 21 Savage
- Lil Pump
- Vic Mensa
- Lizzo
- WondaGurl
- Tyler, The Creator
- Dave East
