\n[post_page_title]Beyonc\u00e9 – $500 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nIt probably doesn’t surprise anyone that Beyonc\u00e9 is on this list. Queen Bey is more than just a pop star, she has basically created an entire empire. Her net worth is estimated to a whopping $500 million, and her yearly income is approximately $60 million. She manages to reach these high sums thanks to her constantly sold out tours, her music and endorsements.
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\nBut Beyonc\u00e9 has worked very hard to become this successful, from before her Destiny’s Child days. So today she is not afraid to enjoy the fruits of her hard labor. Bey is known to indulge in both luxurious vacations and mansions, as well as generous gifts to her loved ones.
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\n[post_page_title]Drake – $170 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nMany don’t know that Canadian rapper Drake got his start in entertainment as an actor on Degrassi High when he was just 15. And many also don’t know thanks to his role, he was the main breadwinner in his family as his mother was sick and therefore struggled to work. Knowing that makes us root for Drake even more.
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\nLuckily for all of us he decided to leave acting to try out music instead, and today he is one of the most successful rappers and producers in the world. With his financial struggles far behind him, these days he can spoil both himself and his mom with nice cars, fancy vacations and several mansions.
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\n[post_page_title]Ariana Grande – $120 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nAt only 26 years old Ariana Grande could this year celebrate becoming the youngest pop star to ever headline Coachella in the festival’s history. And that is just one of her many achievements.
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\nHer two latest albums, “Sweetener” and “Thank You, Next” have both been No.1 albums and her latest tour alone has grossed over $34 million. This powerful pop singer seems to be facing a very bright, and wealthy, future if she continues like this.
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\n[post_page_title]Bruno Mars – $175 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nBruno Mars spent the majority of 2018 touring his third concert tour, the 24K Magic World Tour, playing a total of 215 shows – but all his hard work paid off. It ended up becoming the fourth highest grossing of 2018, tallying around $237 million.
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\nOf course Bruno can’t pocket all that for himself, but he made enough to climb up a little further on the high-income latter. Bruno Mars spent his childhood struggling financially, so he is today allowing himself to splurge on both nice mansions and cars.
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\n[post_page_title]Pink – $220 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nEdgy and outspoken Pink is no stranger to success and wealth, as she has been of the biggest pop stars for almost twenty years. As a matter of fact, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood walk of fame in February of 2019 – a sign she has indeed left a mark on the pop industry.
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\nDespite having plenty of money, Pink is not known for being a big spender. She is however known to be very generous, and donates to causes close to her heart.
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\n[post_page_title]Shawn Mendes – $22 million[\/post_page_title]
\nShawn Mendes may only be twenty years old, but he has already honed some business skills. Besides extensive touring and record sales, he has also made sure to land some pretty impressive endorsement deals with brands such as Armani and Calvin Klein.
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\nThis Canadian heartthrob owns a gorgeous mansion in Toronto which he could buy already at the age of 18. He has indeed come very far since 2013, when he was just a teenager uploading covers on YouTube.
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\n[post_page_title]Lady Gaga – $320 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nIt’s hard to even imagine contemporary pop culture without Lady Gaga. From the get go she stood out with her often elaborate fashion choices, distinct voice and powerful pop hits. Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, as she is less famously known, has recently seen even more success as she tried out her acting skills in the critically acclaimed A Star Is Born.
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\nLady Gaga both starred and sang the entire soundtrack, which together with her Las Vegas residencies made sure she made just half a million shy of forty million over the past year.
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\n[post_page_title]The Weeknd – $100 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nAbel Makkonen Tesfaye is much more known by his stage name, The Weeknd, and this 29-year-old Canadian has enjoyed an extremely successful career over the past few years. Recently however he has slowed down a little, enjoying the fruits of his labor.
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\nSo he mostly plays on festivals, such as Lollapalooza. But despite his more chill schedule he still enjoyed earnings of around $40 million over the past year, much thanks to his endorsement deals with big brands such as Puma.
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\n[post_page_title]Kendrick Lamar – $75 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nKendrick Lamar is viewed by many to be the most talented hiphop artists of his generations, and that shows in his bank account. Just over the past year he has made $38.5 million from his touring and also endorsement deals.
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\nBut despite his wealth, Kendrick has become known to be unusually humble in his spending habits. Back in 2014 he purchased a modest $524,000 home in California, and has only recently bought a more expensive mansion as part of an investment.
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\n[post_page_title]Kanye West – $250 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nIt’s almost impossible to talk about wealthy artists without mentioning Kanye West. He is yet another who could retire tomorrow if he wanted to. Not only is he married to one of the most wealthy celebrities, he brings plenty of his own millions to the Kardashian-West household.
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\nDespite a successful music career, Kanye has ventured into other fields over the past few years. Most of the impressive $150 million he has made in 2018 and 2019 actually comes from his Yeezy sneakers, which are made in collaboration with Adidas.
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\n[post_page_title]Calvin Harris – $190 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nThis Scottish DJ-producer and former boyfriend of Taylor Swift is holing up pretty well in the American music scene. So well in fact, that he made $38.5 million over the past year and has an estimated net worth of $190 million.
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\nHe has made five studio albums and currently has the record for most number one hits in the UK during this decade. On his free time he enjoys spending some of his wealth on buying fancy homes in Los Angeles.
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\n[post_page_title]Taylor Swift – $400 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nTaylor Swift is one of today’s biggest pop queens, known for her sharp lyrics and catchy tunes – and great sense of business. With six extremely successful studio albums behind her, fans can barely contain their excitement ahead of her upcoming album Lover which is set to be released August 23rd 2019.
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\nAfter her last album Reputation, and the Reputation tour which broke the record for highest-grossing U.S tour, it’s undoubtedly hard to imagine Taylor getting any bigger than she already is. Last year alone she earned $185 million, so she is definitely not in any need of more album sales.
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\n[post_page_title]Sam Smith – $30 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nSam Smith has touched millions all over the world with his emotional voice and often melancholic lyrics, and has made a few millions in the process. His first single Latch came out in 2012 and immediately topped the UK Singles Chart, and it wasn’t log before he got quite the fanbase also in the US.
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\nSam enjoyed a successful arena tour in America in 2018, and so far it’s looking like 2019 and 2020 will be equally busy for this humble pop star.
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\n[post_page_title]Adele – $185 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nAdele has not actually released any new music since 2015, which is usually a sure way to decrease income for a singer. But not in her case. Adele’s net worth has continued to grow, and is estimated at around $185 million.
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\nAs for yearly income, the last updated figure is that she made $69 million in 2017. What sets her even more apart is that she has never accepted endorsement deals, which means her wealth is entirely from her music sales and tours.
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\n[post_page_title]Blake Shelton – $90 million[\/post_page_title]
\nThis celebrity isn’t only known for being the successful country musician that he is, but he’s also known for being one of the judges on popular reality TV show The Voice.
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\nHe’s also the partner of another beloved musician, Gwen Stefani. The country star is currently estimated to be worth around $90 million, with a reported annual income of about $28.5 million. That’s quite a hefty sum, but he’s definitely worth it being as talented as he is!
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\n[post_page_title]DJ Khaled – $65 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nDJ Khaled is enjoying his most financially successful year to date in 2019, and has been staying very busy touring. Last year he opened no less than 28 shows for Beyonce and Jay-Z during their On The Run II tour.
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\nAnd besides making a pretty nice salary from performing, he has also landed endorsement deals with Apple and T-mobile. All in all things are looking pretty good for this New Orleans native, and especially for his bank account.
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\n[post_page_title]Courtney Love – $170 million[\/post_page_title]
\nCourtney Love is one of the pioneers of alternative rock, but one of the most famous things about her life was her marriage to the late Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain, who famously took his own life in 1994, leaving behind Courtney and their daughter Frances Bean Cobain.
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\nIt’s reported that the singer inherited about $115 from her late husband, and together with her own income and past earnings, her fortune has amassed to around $170 million according to some estimates.
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\n[post_page_title]Celine Dion – $800 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nIn 2019, Celine Dion is believed to have earned a whopping $37.5 million! However, it\u2019s estimated that her total net worth is $800 million, which would make her one of the wealthiest musicians on our list.
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\nThis Canadian singer started her career as a teen star in her home country but quickly managed to steal the limelight all around the world. Celine Dion has several certified diamond albums, and her Las Vegas residency breaks the record for the highest-grossing residency ever.
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\n[post_page_title]Jennifer Lopez – $400 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nJennie from the Block is showing no sign of slowing down. This busy lady has been one of the top earning artists for the past twenty years, and for good reason.
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\nWith a powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, and a sharp business mind – Jennifer is somewhat of an expert in the entertainment industry. And she gets paid for those skills. She is both a producer and judge on World Of Dance, which is a great income on the side of performing herself.
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\n[post_page_title]Dolly Parton – $600 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nThere aren’t too many musical legends who can boast both 60-year career in showbiz AND not have anyone say a single bad word about them. Guess what? That list of one is occupied by Dolly Parton. The Sevier County, Tennessee, has come a long way since her “dirt poor” childhood – to quote the woman herself.
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\nAfter decades, and countless hits like Jolene Working 9 to 5 and many others, Parton is no longer having to rely on the boss man for her pay check. In fact, her $600 million fortune is all hers.
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\n[post_page_title]Bono – $700 Million [\/post_page_title]
\nBono formed his band U2 when he was sonly sixteen, and since then it’s not an exaggeration to say they have taken the world by storm for decades. Just last year they made $54 million, much thanks to their highly successful Joshua Tree Tour which saw 28 shows in the states.
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\nThey also made a few nice millions just from album sales and streaming music. But out of the group it is definitely Bono who lands the biggest buck – with an estimated net worth of $700 million.
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\n[post_page_title]Chris Martin – $475 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nAs the lead singer of Coldplay, Chris Martin has enjoyed more success than most pop artists can ever dream of. And it doesn’t look like neither him nor his bandmates are slowing down anytime soon. They made roughly $26.5 million in 2017, and that is not an unusual yearly salary for them.
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\nConsidering they’ve been around for quite sometime, Chris’s net worth is estimated to be around $120 million and it’s safe to say he is leading a more than comfortable lifestyle.
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\n[post_page_title]Cardi B – $24 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nCardi B has confessed to not liking touring, so perhaps her earnings would go up if she did. But $8 million is not so bad either, and this comparatively low salary she makes mostly from playing at festivals.
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\nProduction cost is lower at festivals compared to tours, where the artist has to fund all the logistics themselves. So Cardi B prefers to stick to festivals and also enjoys income from various endorsement deals and commercials.
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\n[post_page_title]Hailee Steinfeld – $8 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nHailee Steinfeld got her start in the entrainment industry very young, which can have its drawbacks. At just the age of eleven she started off in commercials before getting her big break in the movie True Grit. She was even nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, but the young actress soon turned her focus to singing instead.
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\nWith hits such as Love Myself and Starving, this young star has proved she is only just beginning to leave her mark on the pop music scene.
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\n[post_page_title]Katy Perry – \u200e$330 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nKaty Perry is by far one of the most well paid pop stars in the world, and her net worth is actually estimated to $330. Just in the past year she has so far made $83 million, which is pretty impressive. So how does this talented lady make all her millions? Katy Perry enjoyed a hugely successful tour in 2018, where she reportedly earned around $1 million per night.
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\nBesides performing, Katy has also in recent years made a pretty decent side-income thanks to being a guest judge on America’s got talent and ll her album sales. Katy has been in the game for quite some time, and as a matter of fact holds the record for most singles that have sold over five million in the US.
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\n[post_page_title]Ed Sheeran – $160 Million [\/post_page_title]
\nEd Sheeran is one of the most successful musical exports to come out of the UK in recent years, and his unique voice and extraordinary lyric writing have brought him some well-earned cash. Even though he’s only 28, he is already one of the highest earning pop stars and 2019 is so far a very good year for him. He is actually the highest paid British musician this year according to Forbes, playing in the top league with the biggest American pop stars.
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\nDespite his millions, Ed has stayed unusually humble – and is also very smart with his money. Rather than just spend it all on expensive habits, he has reportedly invested most in properties across the UK.
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\n[post_page_title]Paul McCartney – $1.28 billion[\/post_page_title]
\nSir Paul McCartney rose to fame as a member of the band, which is still the most successful of all time – The Beatles. In 1970, however, he debuted as a solo artist and has continued to find success through his own work.
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\nMcCartney is one of the most prolific songwriters and musicians of all time, with a total of 32 number one songs which he has written or co-written. On top of this, he also has 18 Grammy Awards, which might explain how he\u2019s managed to rack up a net worth of over a billion dollars!
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\n[post_page_title]Jay-Z – $1 billion[\/post_page_title]
\nShawn Corey Carter – the real name of music mogul Jay-Z – probably never expected to be able to call himself a billionaire when he first started off in the music industry. However, it\u2019s not just his award-winning, best-selling records that have managed to net him so much cash.
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\nJay-Z has also made a name for himself in the business world, alongside his wife, Beyonce. Back in June 2019, Jay-Z\u2019s businesses and music made him the world\u2019s first \u2018Hip Hop Billionaire.\u2019
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\n[post_page_title]Herb Alpert – $850 million[\/post_page_title]
\nWhether you\u2019re a fan of jazz music or not, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve heard of Herb Alpert or his band, Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass. However, would you ever imagine him to be worth a whopping $850 million?!
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\nWhat about if we told you he has had 14 platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards, and has sold over 72 million records around the world? Alongside his success in the music business, Herb Alpert also creates expressionist artwork, owns the Vibrato Jazz Grill in Los Angeles, and runs the Herb Alpert Foundation.
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\n[post_page_title]Sean Combs – $825 million[\/post_page_title]
\nHot on the heels of fellow hip hop legend Jay-Z, Sean Combs is verging ever closer to become a billionaire himself. After going through several name changes, from Puff Daddy to Diddy, this musician and business owner now calls himself by his birth name.
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\nAfter all, he\u2019s got serious businesses to run! His success in the music career has won him countless awards, including three Grammys. He\u2019s also the head of Combs Entertainment and runs his clothing brand, Sean John.
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\n[post_page_title]Madonna – $580 million[\/post_page_title]
\nMadonna is a global superstar, so it makes perfect sense to see her on this list. The Queen of Pop has been entertaining us all since the 1980s and is often regarded as one of the best female musicians of all time.
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\nIn fact, she is the best-selling female artist ever, thanks to selling over 300 million records over her career. Madonna has also dabbled in acting work, starring in hits such as Evita, and runs several businesses. Is there anything this powerhouse can\u2019t do?
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\n[post_page_title]Elton John – $480 million[\/post_page_title]
\nThe top three best-selling artists of all time are The Beatles, Madonna, and then Elton John. So, of course, he would make it onto this list. In fact, he\u2019s probably only just a little lower down because he loves to splash the cash.
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\nElton John started his music career back in 1962 and has been impressing audiences around the world ever since. He\u2019s had movies made about him, countless awards to his name, and even has a CBE to his name. No wonder he\u2019s worth an impressive $480 million!
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\n[post_page_title]Bruce Springsteen – $345 million[\/post_page_title]
\nBruce Springsteen is another musician who has been in this game for a very long time. He first started off in 1964 but gained critical acclaim for his albums in the early 1970s.
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\nSince then, it\u2019s just been an upward trajectory for the star who has now sold over 135 million records around the world. As if that wasn\u2019t enough, he\u2019s also won 20 Grammy Awards and even a Tony Award for Springsteen on Broadway.
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\n[post_page_title]Gene Simmons – $300 million[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you look up Gene Simmons expecting just to see his job description as \u2018bassist of Kiss,\u2019 then you might be in for a bit of a surprise. You see, this rockstar is more than just a musician. Alongside his singing, songwriting, and bass playing talents, he\u2019s also an actor, author, record producer, and serial entrepreneur.
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\nHis co-founding of Kiss is just a small fraction of what Gene Simmons has done over his four decades in the spotlight. Which might explain why he\u2019s worth a whopping $300 million!
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\n[post_page_title]Jon Bon Jovi – $300 million[\/post_page_title]
\nJohn Francis Bongiovi Jr. – yes, that is his real name – founded the multi-award-winning rock band, Bon Jovi, back in 1983. Little did he know that he would become one of the richest musicians on the planet!
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\nJon Bon Jovi has released 14 albums with his band and two solo albums, selling a total of 130 million records to date. When he\u2019s not writing Grammy Award-winning songs, he\u2019s also a keen philanthropist with his own charitable foundation.
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\n[post_page_title]Usher – $180 million[\/post_page_title]
\nWhen he was just 12 years old, Usher\u2019s mother was adamant he was going to be a star. So entered him into several local singing competitions before he caught the eye of an agent from LaFace Records. His first album was released in 1994, but it wasn\u2019t until the late 1990s when he would reach the dizzying heights of fame.
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\nUsher has since sold over 75 million records around the world, but he\u2019s not just known for his music. He\u2019s also introduced us to plenty of other stars through his own record label, including Justin Bieber.
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\n[post_page_title]50 Cent – $155 million[\/post_page_title]
\nThere\u2019s no denying that Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 Cent, has been on a real rollercoaster ride when it comes to his funds. In 2007, he was the second wealthiest rapper in the world, just behind Jay-Z. However, in 2015, the musician had to file for bankruptcy due to having more than $32 million worth of debt.
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\nHowever, the shrewd music mogul has been quick to climb back up the rankings with dozens of business ventures, including a varied investment portfolio that would make Warren Buffett proud.
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\n[post_page_title]Eminem – $100 million[\/post_page_title]
\nMarshall Mathers, Slim Shady, Eminem\u2026 Whatever you want to call him, there\u2019s no denying he is one of the most famous rap artists of all time. Having started his career all the way back in 1988, it wasn\u2019t until 1999 that we would see the rapper in the Billboard charts.
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\nThe Slim Shady LP was Eminem\u2019s first taste of success, and it just continued to grow from there. His long term partnership with music mogul Dr. Dre and his hand in bringing other rappers into the limelight, such as 50 Cent, all have helped boost his $100 million fortune.
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\n[post_page_title]Tim McGraw – $85 million[\/post_page_title]
\nCountry music is one of the most popular genres in America, and there\u2019s a lot of money to be made if you\u2019re any good. Luckily, Tim McGraw is better than just okay! Ten of his 15 studio albums have made it to number one on the country charts, as have 25 out of his 65 singles.
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\nWith over 80 million records sold and dozens of awards in his trophy cabinet, Tim McGraw is not just one of the most successful country musicians – he\u2019s one of the most successful musicians period.
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\n[post_page_title]Kid Rock – $80 million[\/post_page_title]
\nKid Rock started off as a self-taught breakdancer, DJ and rapper, before creating his unique style, which catapulted him into the limelight. His breakthrough album in 1998 sold 14 million copies alone, and he\u2019s now released records in country, rock, and hip hop styles.
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\nOver the three decades that Kid Rock has been a star, he\u2019s managed to amass a fortune of around $80 million. Not too bad for someone with such a unique and divisive style of music!
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\n[post_page_title]Stevie Nicks – $75 million[\/post_page_title]
\nWhile she may be best known for her work as a songwriter and vocalist for Fleetwood Mac, the legendary Steve Nicks is so much more than that. Between her work with the band and her solo career, she\u2019s sold an impressive 140 million records and has had over 40 hits in the top 50 charts.
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\nOn top of her work as a musician, Stevie Nicks has also done some acting work, including her part on \u2018American Horror Story: Coven\u2019, which fans couldn\u2019t get enough of.
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\n[post_page_title]Nicki Minaj – $75 million[\/post_page_title]
\nWhen you see some of the names on our list, you may think you have to have been in the music industry for a long time to be worth a fortune. However, 37-year-old Nicki Minaj breaks all of those rules. While she may have been on the music scene since 2004, she didn\u2019t release her first studio album until 2010.
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\nIt instantly topped the charts and went on to become certified triple platinum. Not bad for a debut album! Nicki Minaj has quickly become one of the most influential female artists in rap music and is one of the world\u2019s best-selling musicians.
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\n[post_page_title]Swizz Beatz – $65 million[\/post_page_title]
\nSwizz Beatz first rose to fame when he was just 18 years old, thanks to his work with internationally acclaimed artists such as DMX. He then spent the next two decades producing work for some of the world\u2019s biggest stars, including Eve, Jay-Z, Beyonce, and Kanye West.
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\nIn 2018, he released his second ever album, which was a collaborative project with several other hip hop artists. He\u2019s since become known as a successful musician in his own right, and his net worth goes to prove that!
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\n[post_page_title]Wiz Khalifa – $55 million[\/post_page_title]
\nWhile many of you may not have heard of Wiz Khalifa until he released Black and Yellow in 2010, he had already garnered minor fame with songs released in 2007 and 2008.
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\nIt may have been a bit of an uphill battle, but this rapper is now proving you don\u2019t need to have been on the scene for decades to be bringing in the Benjamins! His track, See You Again, for the \u2018Furious 7\u2019 movie managed to hit the number one spot on the Billboard 100 for a total of 12 weeks!
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\n[post_page_title]Travis Scott – $58 million[\/post_page_title]
\nHe may only be 27 years old, but Travis Scott is currently making waves all around the world. This $58 million figure isn\u2019t his net worth, but actually his estimated earnings for 2019. Wow!
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\nHis first studio album was released back in 2015, after several mixtapes, and he has since gone on to sell over 45 million records in America alone. Not only that, but Travis Scott has also been nominated for a whopping six Grammys in his short career. Not bad, huh?
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\n[post_page_title]Justin Timberlake – $57.7 million[\/post_page_title]
\nJustin Timberlake is another one who had a profitable 2019! JT is renowned for being able to transform and adapt throughout the ages, having first found fame with NSYNC in the 1990s.
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\nAlmost every single one of his albums is unique, which has led to a vast amassing of fans over the decades – and funds! Justin Timberlake is often regarded as a pop icon, and his sold-out shows in 2018 probably played a big part in his huge earnings last year.
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\n[post_page_title]Luke Bryan – $42.5 million[\/post_page_title]
\nLuke Bryan was the 27th highest-earning musician in the world last year, according to Forbes Magazine. The American country music singer first started his career by writing songs for other artists before releasing his debut album in 2007.
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\nBetween 2010 and 2019, Luke Bryant had the 7th most album sales of the decade! After releasing two singles in 2019, it was announced that his latest album would be released in April 2020 with a tour to follow shortly after.
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\n[post_page_title]Marshmello – $40 million[\/post_page_title]
\nChristopher Comstock, or Marshmello as he is better known, is a music producer and DJ who has only been on the scene since 2015. However, that hasn\u2019t stopped him from causing a stir.
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\nIn 2017, he managed to secure eighth place in Forbes\u2019 list of highest-paid DJs, and it seems he was keen to climb up those rankings. Releasing multi-platinum hits such as Happier and Silence, Marshmello is on a roll\u2026 And we don\u2019t even know what his face looks like!
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\n[post_page_title]Billy Joel – $52 million[\/post_page_title]
\nDespite not releasing a single record since 2007, Billy Joel was the 17th highest-earning musician in 2019 with a massive $52 million. How can that be?! Well, we\u2019re sure his cashing in on the royalties from his 150 million records sold around the world.
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\nHowever, he also continues to tour across the globe, and this is where a lot of his money came from last year. Considering he\u2019s been in the business since the 1960s, it\u2019s incredible he\u2019s still making so much money every year.
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\n[post_page_title]Jimmy Buffett – $50 million[\/post_page_title]
\nJimmy Buffett is one of the richest musicians on the planet, with a net worth of around $550 million. If that wasn\u2019t enough, he managed to rake in a cool $50 million in 2019 alone. His island escapism music is one of the reasons why he\u2019s doing so well for himself, but that\u2019s not all.
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\nJimmy Buffett has also become famous for his chain of restaurants named after his best-selling songs, Margaritaville and Cheeseburger in Paradise. On top of all this, he\u2019s also written three number one best-selling books. Busy boy!
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\n[post_page_title]Dave Matthews – $39 million[\/post_page_title]
\nThis musician is another one who goes to show, you don\u2019t need to be releasing new music to be making the big bucks. Dave Matthews was the 33rd highest-earning musician in 2019, perhaps due to the release of the album Come Tomorrow with his band back in 2018.
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\nOn top of his work in the music industry, Dave Matthews has also tried his hand at acting and was even the voice of a platypus in the Prime Original Series, Pete the Cat!
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\n[post_page_title]Drew Taggart – $45.5 million[\/post_page_title]
\nIn 2018 alone DJ Drew Taggart, together with his partner Alex Pall in the duo Chainsmokers, made an astounding $45.5 million. This is even more impressive as the two have only been active in the music industry since 2014. With the $45.5 million they made last year, they actually out-earned much more established DJ’s such as Steve Aoki and David Guetta.
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\nBesides releasing catchy hits such as Closer and Something Just Like This, Drew and Alex have also spent the last three years in a residency deal with Wynn Nightlife, which has enabled them to collect generous checks for each of the over one hundred sets they’ve played. Despite Drew receiving criticism for his lack of singing skills, he has proved he has what it takes to succeed.
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\n[post_page_title]Rihanna – $600 Million[\/post_page_title]
\nRihanna does not lack sources of income, and has enjoyed success almost immediately since her first single Pon de Replay topped the charts back in 2005. Since then she has become the best-selling digital artist of all times and has sold over 215 million digital tracks.
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\nIn 2016 alone Ri-Ri made $7.6 million just from streaming, which together with album sales, tours and concerts puts her among the very top of top earning artists. It’s safe to say her retirement fund is in the clear even if she would decide to never work another day in her life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
[post_page_title]Beyonc\u00e9 – $500 Million[\/post_page_title] It probably doesn’t surprise anyone that Beyonc\u00e9 is on this list. Queen Bey is more than just a pop star, she has basically created an entire empire. Her net worth is estimated to a whopping $500 million, and her yearly income is approximately $60 million. She manages to reach these high […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":100,"featured_media":90066,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-90065","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stories"],"yoast_head":"\n