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The following is a list of music artists with the highest recorded net worth (also known as wealthiest musicians or richest musicians), based on calculations by reputable publications such as Forbes and The Sunday Times Rich List.
- Herb Alpert. Net Worth: $850 Million. Herb Alpert is an American jazz musician, who became famous as the group notoriously known as Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass.
- Madonna. Net Worth: $850 Million. Madonna is considered to be the “Queen of Pop”, and is the 4th best selling music artist worldwide! She had a rough start when she first moved to New York to pursue her singing career, which you can listen to in some of the interviews on YouTube.
- Celine Dion. Net Worth: $800 Million. Céline Dion is a Canadian singer and businesswoman, dubbed one of the best-selling artists of all time; with over 200 million records sold worldwide, to date.
- Dolly Parton. Net Worth: $600 Million. Dolly Parton, now 72 years old, is no doubt the most popular country singer of all time. Her career as a singer began in 1964, and since then she’s racked up accolades, and income, making her one of the richest singers in 2021.
- Bono
- Celine Dion
- Herb Alpert
- Madonna
- Sean “Puffy” Combs
- Taylor Swift
- Paul Mccartney
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Rihanna
- Jay-Z
Net Worth: $720 Million
Bono is a strange one. The lead singer of U2, Bono is straight killing it by marketing himself as the guy who wears those glasses while caring about eco and social activist issues. I can make jokes all day long, but the fact is, Bono is a boss. Beyond his work as a singer-songwriter and musician, he is also a venture capitalist, philanthropist, and general businessman. He’s such a huge figure for the Irish people (and unapologetically outspoken) that he’s been the target of terrorist threats...
Net Worth: $800 Million
There’s no wonder that Ms. Dion is on the top 10 list. She’s the top wealthiest music artist in Canada of all time after selling over 200 million records! After her smash hit on the Titanicsoundtrack, she took advantage, launched the popularity of auto-tune (for better or worse), and rode that wave straight to the top 10 list! She has released albums in French and English, won countless contests and awards, and has the record for the highest concert residency of all time, where in Las Vegas s...
Net Worth: $850 Million
Change: +$10M– Herb Alpert (and the Tijuana Brass band) have released five #1 albums and 28 total albums on the Billboard charts. His other notable awards are 9 Grammy’s, 14 certified Platinum albums, and 15 more Gold albums. His total sales are over 72 million worldwide! Alpert is the “A” in A&M Records, which undoubtedly contributes to his unbelievable riches (he sold it in 1987 for a reported $500 million along side his partner Jerry Moss). They later sued for a breach of contract, receivi...
Net Worth: $850 Million
Change: +$100M & ↓1 – This lady has been in the game for a long time, pumping out pop hits since the ’80s and forward, experiencing all of the ups and downsthe industry has faced over the years. Alongside her musicianship, she’s a Golden Globe-winning actress, author of several children’s books, fashion designer, owner of Maverick Records, and owner of a series of health clubs. The real wealth comes from her tireless touring, having played more live shows than any other female musician ever,...
Net Worth: $1.0 Billion
Change: +$100M & ↓1– P. Diddy, A.K.A. Puff Daddy, Puffy, Diddy, Sean Combs, Sean John, etc. I’m sure there’s more. This kind of marketing keeps you relevant, as silly as it is. We all could learn from this master, which has earned him the sixth spot on the list. He went beyond his own recordings to operating his own label, Bad Boy Entertainment. This label launched the careers of guys like The Notorious B.I.G. and Mase. Other successes include his Sean John clothing line, perfume line, and hi...
Net Worth: $1.1 Billion
Change: +$360M & – Taylor got her start singing at local talent shows and fairs in her small hometown. Her mom and dad, passionate about their daughter’s talent, moved the family to Nashville when she was just a teenager. This is where her demo was heard by Scott Borchetta, the man who would help launch her career. She has since released 10 studio albums, with numerous chart-topping singles and albums. Taylor took a swing at Hollywood with a role in the 2010 movie Valentine’s Dayand graced...
Net Worth: $1.2 Billion
Change: +$100M & ↓1– There’s no way you wouldn’t find a member of The Beatles on this list, especially Paul McCartney. He and John Lennon basically shared writing credits for their entire run, guaranteeing both of them continued riches forever. Tag on Paul’s killer solo career, the band Wings, and collaborations with Michael Jackson and most recently Kanye West, and you’ve got a guy who’s been a relevant pop icon since the early 60’s. The multi-instrumentalist has written or co-written 32 son...
Net Worth: $1.25 Billion
Change: +$50M– You are now looking at the King. You may not know his name, but you know his music. Broadway is almost synonymous with Webber, with him having penned the music of 20 of their greatest hits: The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, School of Rock, and on and on… the dude’s cleaning up. These shows are still happening nightly all across the world (some have been running for over a decade straight), providing him...
Net Worth: $1.7 Billion
Change: +$300M & ↓1– She has been storming through our ranking over the past couple of years and even reached the top for a few months. A huge portion of her wealth ($1.4B) comes from her business ventures. She has launched in 2017 a beauty line called Fenty Beauty along with the French luxury group LVMH. She also owns a lingerie company called Savage x Fenty. She capitalizes heavily on her huge social media presence to promote her brands. But don’t get fooled by her recent business successes...
Net Worth: $2.5 Billion
Change: +$900M & – He’s not a businessman, he’s a business, maaaaan. This is what happens after you score 19 Grammy’s, sell over 100 million records, and launch a successful clothing company Rocawear and record label Roc-A-Fella Records. The most recent jump in net worth is thanks to yet another unbelievable business success as he pocketed $750 million following the partial sale of his D’USSÉ cognac to Bacardi. Crowned billionaire in 2019, Jay-Z almost tripled his net worth in 4 years. All...
The Beatles became the annual highest-paid musician four times and the annual highest-paid music group four times. The Rolling Stones became the annual highest-paid musician three times and the annual highest-paid music group five times.
- Jay-Z. Jay-Z's Net Worth (Estimated): $2.5 Billion. Shawn Corey Carter (best known as Jay-Z) is the world's wealthiest musician, surpassing others by nearly a billion dollars.
- Rihanna. Rihanna's Net Worth (Estimated): $1.4 Billion. Robyn Rihanna Fenty (known mononymously as Rihanna) is among the most prominent singers of the 21st century, and wealthiest female musician in the world right now.
- Sir Paul McCartney. Sir Paul McCartney's Net Worth (Estimated): $1.2 Billion. Sir Paul McCartney is a legendary singer from the greatest band of all time, The Beatles.
- Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift's Net Worth (Estimated): $1.1 Billion. Taylor Swift is the most in-demand American singer, and a smart business executive to boot.
Apr 21, 2022 · From legendary performers of the 1960s to noughties pop heroes, these are the current top 20 richest singers in the world, as of 2022 (via Wealthy Gorilla.) Read more: These are the richest actors in the world.
Feb 13, 2023 · Altogether this year’s biggest earners hauled in $1.35 billion, half as much as last year’s top 10 that included Jay-Z, Kanye “Ye” West and Bruce Springsteen. Only two appeared on both lists: Tyler Perry and South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. 1. Genesis • $230 million.
