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The ultra-private couple of Shawn (Jay-Z) Carter and Beyonce pulled in a joint $162 million between June 1, 2007, and June 1, 2008. According to the mag, the rapper banked a whopping $82 million by signing a 10 year recording, touring and merchandising deal with concert with Live Nation. Close on his monetary heels, his new bride made $80 million with her fashion, film, music and publication empire.