# Podcasting Has Become Big Business | Hip-Hop News

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Podcast: [Hip-Hop News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hip-hop-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7635865)
Published: 2026-07-31T02:47:31+00:00
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Podcasting’s gone mainstream—and the money’s talking. Joe Rogan reigns supreme with $82M, while OpenAI’s John Coogan and Jordi Hays cash in $70M. Steven Bartlett builds his brand independently for $45M. In hip-hop, Charlamagne Tha God rakes in $27M across iHeart and Netflix, and Joe Budden nets $20M via his own network and 70K Patreon fans. This list proves podcasting isn’t a side gig—it’s a billion-dollar empire where authentic connection beats algorithmic noise. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a73011dd9c0428cc

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