Cash Kings: 15 Highest Paid Black Athletes

"Money" Mayweather and more top-earning stars.

#1 Floyd Mayweather Jr. - He's earned the nickname "money" for a reason. Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. took the top spot overall for the second consecutive year in Sports Illustrated's annual rankings of the 50 highest-paid athletes in America. Keep reading for a look at the other top 14 African-Americans on the list. See the complete rankings here. — Britt Middleton Salary/Winnings: $90,000,000 Endorsements: $0 Total: $90,000,000 (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

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#1 Floyd Mayweather Jr. - He's earned the nickname "money" for a reason. Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. took the top spot overall for the second consecutive year in Sports Illustrated's annual rankings of the 50 highest-paid athletes in America. Keep reading for a look at the other top 14 African-Americans on the list. See the complete rankings here. — Britt Middleton Salary/Winnings: $90,000,000 Endorsements: $0 Total: $90,000,000 (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

#4 LeBron James - Total Earnings: $59.8 million Salary/winnings: $17.8 million Endorsements: $42 million(Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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#2 LeBron James - Salary/Winnings: $17,545,000 Endorsements: $39,000,000 Total: $56,545,000 (Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

#3 Kobe Bryant - Total earnings: $61.9 million Salary/winnings: $27.9 million Endorsements: $34 million(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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#4 Kobe Bryant - Salary/Winnings: $27,850,000 Endorsements: $19,000,000 Total: $46,850,000(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

#5 Tiger Woods - Salary/Winnings: $7,839,027 Endorsements: $33,000,000 Total: $40,839,027 (Photo: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

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#5 Tiger Woods - Salary/Winnings: $7,839,027 Endorsements: $33,000,000 Total: $40,839,027 (Photo: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

#7 Derrick Rose - Salary/Winnings: $16,403,000 Endorsements: $17,000,000 Total: $33,403,000(Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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#7 Derrick Rose - Salary/Winnings: $16,403,000 Endorsements: $17,000,000 Total: $33,403,000(Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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#11 Dwyane Wade - Salary/Winnings: $17,182,000 Endorsements: $11,500,000 Total: $28,682,000(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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#11 Dwyane Wade - Salary/Winnings: $17,182,000 Endorsements: $11,500,000 Total: $28,682,000(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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#12 Kevin Durant - Salary/Winnings: $16,670,000 Endorsements: $11,000,000Total: $27,670,000(Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

#15 Vincent Jackson - Salary/Winnings: $25,160,000 Endorsements: $200,000 Total: $25,360,000(Photo: Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

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#15 Vincent Jackson - Salary/Winnings: $25,160,000 Endorsements: $200,000 Total: $25,360,000(Photo: Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

#25 Carmelo Anthony - Total Earnings: $28 millionSalary/winnings: $19.5 millionEndorsements: $8.5 million(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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#16 Carmelo Anthony - Salary/Winnings: $19,500,000 Endorsements: $5,800,000 Total: $25,300,000 (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Can't Buy Him Love - Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams is suing his ex-fiancé and demanding she return a $785,000 diamond engagement ring, ESPN reported this week. In the filing, he accused his ex, Erin Marzouki, of using the relationship for financial gain. The couple called it quits in January. (Photo: Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

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#18 Mario Williams - Salary/Winnings: $25,000,000 Endorsements: $150,000 Total: $25,150,000(Photo: Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

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#21 Carl Nicks - Salary/Winnings: $24,285,000 Endorsements: $0 Total: $24,285,000(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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#21 Carl Nicks - Salary/Winnings: $24,285,000 Endorsements: $0 Total: $24,285,000(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

#43 Prince Fielder, Tigers first baseman - Total Earnings: $23.8 millionSalary/winnings: $23.3 millionEndorsements: $500,000(Photo: Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

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#23 Prince Fielder - Salary/Winnings: $23,000,000 Endorsements: $500,000 Total: $23,500,000(Photo: Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

#27 Amar'e Stoudemire - Total Earnings: $27 millionSalary/winnings: $20 millionEndorsements: $7 million(Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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#24 Amar'e Stoudemire - Salary/Winnings: $19,950,000 Endorsements: $3,500,000 Total: $23,450,000  (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

Phillies Considering Releasing Ryan Howard? - What a rise and fall for Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard. According to CSN Philly, the Phillies have considered releasing the fading slugger, unloading on his contract, and starting fresh. No team is willing to take on Howard, 34, for the remainder of the $25 million he’s owed this year and the $60 million he is owed over the next two seasons. Howard, a former National League MVP, is hitting a paltry .224 with 15 home runs and 118 strikeouts through 97 games.  (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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#25 Ryan Howard - Salary/Winnings: $20,000,000 Endorsements: $3,200,000Total: $23,200,000(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

#31 Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions wide receiver - Total Earnings: $26.3 millionSalary/winnings: $25.5 millionEndorsements: $800,000(Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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#29 Calvin Johnson - Salary/Winnings: $21,750,000 Endorsements: $850,000 Total: $22,600,000(Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)