The music industry is filled with some of the greatest musicians to have filled the audiences’ hearts with melody and joy. We often wonder sometimes behind the glamor of their profession and popularity, how much these music artists are worth. Let us find out the top artists who classify as the richest in the industry.
Justin Bieber: Net Worth $285 million
Just 27 years old, this artist has already sold a total of over 150 albums. His debut album received platinum status five times. He has been consistently doing well with each of his releases and his name on the top of the list should not come as a surprise.
Mariah Carey: Net Worth $320 million
Apart from the riches, she is also among the top best-selling artists of all time according to Business Insider. She has been releasing hits since the time she debuted. She became an artist who has garnered the 2nd most singles at the number 1 position in the salient history of pop music following her 2008 release, E=MC2.
Ozzy Osbourne: Net Worth $220 Million
He is the Godfather of metal and the founder of his band Black Sabbath. The metal fest, Ozzfest was founded by him alongside his wife, Sharon. Not only is his name included in the Rock & Roll Walk of Fame, but he has also sold over 1000 million copies of his albums worldwide.
Lady Gaga: Net Worth $320 million
She is one of the most eccentric women in the music industry winning over hearts for her style, music, and above all, positivity and motivation. She rose to fame in 2008 with her debut record, The Fame’ and gained a No.2 in the Billboard 200 charts. She has expanded her brand across not just music but also as a producer, actress, and fashion designer. She also won an Oscar for the ‘A Star Is Born’ original track, ‘Shallow’ in which she was the leading actor and also nominated for an Oscar for best actress.
Jennifer Lopez: Net Worth $400 million
Jennifer Lopez is another all-rounder artist in the music industry. Her riches come from extensive participation in his singing as well as dancing career, producer, actress, entrepreneur, and songwriter. She also held the judge’s seat at American Idol for many years for which she earned $12 each year.
Barbra Streisand: Net Worth $400 million
Another iconic personality, apart from being a singer and a songwriter, is also a producer, director, screenwriter, actor, and author. She is the only person in the industry to have won all the prestigious awards, Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Golden Globe, and Grammy. She is also the recipient of the Film Society of Lincoln Center Chaplin Award, the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement honor, and National Endowment for the Arts and Peabody.
Taylor Swift: Net Worth $400 million
Taylor Swift has also earned millions of hearts through her thriving career in music. From record sales to sold-out concerts and endorsement deals, she quickly became one of the top members of this list. She has an amazing job with her association with republic Records retaining full ownership of all her songs. She has also been re-releasing her previous 6 albums to let haters know who is in charge.
Celine Dion: Net Worth $450 million
She is also one of the most successful stories in the history of pop music. Her earnings come from music deals, album sales, and concerts with the recent residency in Las Vegas that paid her a lump sum amount of money. She is also set to resume her Courage World Tour this year.
Victoria Beckham: Net worth $450 million
She initially hit the music world as part of the extremely successful band, Spice girl. However, later, she turned into a model, fashion designer, and also business person. Her fortune is combined with that of her husband David Beckham.
Beyoncé: Net Worth $500 million
She started her career with the girl group, Destiny’s Child and received widespread appreciation for the same. Then, she embarked upon an extremely successful solo music career that only kept adding to her legacy. She is currently the holder of $500 million in net worth which does not include the earning of her husband, Jay-Z.
Elton John: Net Worth $500 million
He is also one of the top 3 best music artists of all time by Billboard. He has always shown a spending personality but since then, he has shifted to a more responsible person which a real interest in art and real estate investment.
Bruce Springsteen: Net Worth $500 million
He has 19 albums to his name selling over 120 album copies around the world. he is also the recipient of 20 Grammy awards. He got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.
Madonna: Net Worth $570 million
Madonna holds the Guinness World Record as the most successful female artist of all time. With 15 studio albums and a career spanning 4 decades, she is one of the richest music artists in the world. She has original works by Diego Rivera and Picasso in her collection.
Rihanna: Net Worth $600 million
Apart from a thriving music career, she also runs the successful makeup brand, Fenty Beauty which earned $558 in revenue back in 2018. She has also invested in fashion. Her hard work paid off and she has been named the richest self-made woman in America by Forbes in 2020.
Jay-Z: Net Worth $1 Billion
He is one of the most influential people in the music industry. Over the years, he has led various business motives in the scope of the music industry, emerging with flying colors and of course, a lot of money.
Kanye West: Net Worth $6.6 Billion
Kanye West is a multi-millionaire with his music deals, concerts, album sales, sneaker deal, clothing partnerships, and endless investments.
The above was just to name a few of the most ridiculously rich music celebrities out there. If you have any other name to add to the list, be our guest.