Richest Musicians by Estimated Net Worth

Compare Grizzly Bulls bear, base and bull net-worth estimates for singers, rappers, songwriters, producers and recording artists, with confidence and wealth-driver context.

This ranking compares the published Grizzly Bulls estimates for musicians in our current research database. It is not a claim to cover every musician in the world.

150 published estimates rankedReviewed September 20, 2026

Rankings use the base-case estimate. Bear and bull cases show the plausible range around that central scenario, so nearby positions with overlapping ranges should not be read as precise differences in wealth.

Estimate confidence measures how strongly the available evidence supports the published range. It is not a rating of the person or a probability that the base case is exact.

Membership requires a substantial recording, touring, songwriting or music-production career. Music executives and entertainment figures with only incidental music activity are excluded.

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Compare the central estimate with the uncertainty range and the largest estimated wealth component behind each profile.

#PersonBase caseBear to bullConfidenceMain wealth driver
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Paul McCartney portraitPhoto: European Commission · Commons · CC BY 4.0
Paul McCartneySinger, songwriter, bassist and stadium touring performer
$1.2B$800M–$1.6Bretained music and touring capital
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Beyoncé portraitPhoto: BBGunBilly - have you been shot? · Commons · CC BY 2.0
BeyoncéSinger, songwriter, producer and stadium touring performer
$760M$500M–$1.1Bretained music and touring capital
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Madonna portraitPhoto: Alex Ellison · Commons · CC BY 2.0
MadonnaSinger, songwriter, performer, producer and entrepreneur
$700M$520M–$900Mretained touring and career capital
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Selena Gomez portraitPhoto: Jennifer Zambrano · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Selena GomezActor, musician and entrepreneur
$680M$520M–$850MRare Beauty equity
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Elton John portraitPhoto: John Bauld · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Elton JohnSinger, songwriter, pianist and composer
$660M$480M–$870Mretained touring and career capital
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Bono portraitPhoto: P Douglas Middlemiss · Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
BonoSinger, songwriter and touring performer
$650M$420M–$950Mretained music and touring capital
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The Weeknd portraitPhoto: Brian Ziff · Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
The WeekndSinger, songwriter and producer
$575M$400M–$800Mretained touring and catalog-transaction capital
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Bob Dylan portraitPhoto: Chris Hakkens · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Bob DylanSinger, songwriter, author and musician
$560M$420M–$720Mretained publishing, recording-sale and career capital
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Celine Dion portraitPhoto: Anirudh Koul · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Celine DionSinger and recording artist
$540M$390M–$720Mretained residency, touring and career capital
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Barbra Streisand portraitPhoto: Alan Light · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Barbra StreisandSinger, actor and filmmaker
$500M$380M–$620Mretained music, touring, film and investment capital
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Jon Bon Jovi portraitPhoto: slgckgc · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Jon Bon JoviSinger, songwriter and arena touring performer
$480M$300M–$720Mretained music and touring capital
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Mick Jagger portraitPhoto: Raph_PH · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Mick JaggerSinger, songwriter and stadium touring performer
$480M$300M–$720Mretained music and touring capital
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Bruce Springsteen portraitPhoto: Takahiro Kyono · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Bruce SpringsteenSinger, songwriter and recording artist
$450M$350M–$600Mretained catalog-sale capital
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Sting portraitPhoto: Raph_PH · Commons · CC BY 2.0
StingSinger, songwriter, musician and actor
$450M$320M–$610Mretained catalog-sale and career capital
15
Billy Joel portraitPhoto: Craig O'Neal / minds-eye · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Billy JoelSinger, songwriter, pianist and composer
$430M$300M–$590Mretained songwriting and catalog interests
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Keith Richards portraitPhoto: Raj Gupta · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Keith RichardsGuitarist, songwriter and stadium touring performer
$430M$270M–$650Mretained music and touring capital
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Garth Brooks portraitPhoto: bootbearwdc · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Garth BrooksSinger, songwriter and performer
$410M$290M–$560Mretained touring and recording capital
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CherSinger, actor and arena touring performer
$400M$260M–$580Mretained music and touring capital
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George Strait portraitPhoto: Bede735c · Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
George StraitCountry singer, songwriter and stadium touring performer
$400M$250M–$620Mretained music and touring capital
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Gloria Estefan portraitPhoto: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Kelsey / U.S. Navy · Commons · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
Gloria EstefanSinger, songwriter, producer and entertainment entrepreneur
$400M$250M–$600Mpublishing-company and operating-business capital
21
Katy Perry portraitPhoto: Matt DiGirolamo · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Katy PerrySinger, songwriter, television personality and entrepreneur
$390M$290M–$500Mretained catalog-sale and career capital
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Ed Sheeran portraitPhoto: Sean Reynolds · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Ed SheeranSinger, songwriter and entrepreneur
$380M$270M–$520Mretained music and touring capital
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Roger Waters portraitPhoto: Steve Knight · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Roger WatersSinger, songwriter, bassist and arena touring performer
$380M$250M–$560Mretained music and touring capital
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Shania Twain portraitPhoto: Raph_PH · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Shania TwainCountry-pop singer, songwriter and arena touring performer
$375M$250M–$550Mretained music and touring capital
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Lady Gaga portraitPhoto: petercruise · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Lady GagaSinger, songwriter, actor and entrepreneur
$360M$240M–$525Mretained music, touring and film capital
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Neil Young portraitPhoto: Tore Sætre · Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Neil YoungSinger, songwriter, musician and producer
$360M$240M–$500Mretained catalog-sale and career capital
27
Drake portraitPhoto: musicisentropy · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
DrakeRapper, singer, songwriter, producer and entrepreneur
$350M$240M–$500Mretained music, touring and deal capital
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Eric Clapton portraitPhoto: John Bauld · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Eric ClaptonSinger, songwriter, guitarist and international touring performer
$350M$230M–$520Mretained music and touring capital
29
Jennifer Lopez portraitPhoto: PA2 Anastasia Burns / U.S. Coast Guard · Commons · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
Jennifer LopezSinger, actor and producer
$350M$250M–$470Mretained entertainment and endorsement capital
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Neil Diamond portraitPhoto: Emilio Madrid · Commons · CC0 1.0
Neil DiamondSinger, songwriter and arena touring performer
$350M$220M–$520Mretained music and touring capital
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Ringo Starr portraitPhoto: dearMoon · Commons · CC BY 3.0
Ringo StarrDrummer, singer, songwriter and touring performer
$350M$250M–$500Mretained recording, rights and career capital
32
Mariah Carey portraitPhoto: John Mathew Smith / celebrity-photos.com · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Mariah CareySinger, songwriter and producer
$345M$250M–$455Mretained recording, touring and residency capital
33
Shakira portraitPhoto: Raph_PH derivative crop · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
ShakiraSinger, songwriter, performer and producer
$340M$230M–$480Mretained music, touring and endorsement capital
34
Justin Bieber portraitPhoto: Jakub Janecki · Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Justin BieberSinger, songwriter and recording artist
$310M$210M–$440Mretained touring, endorsement and catalog-sale capital
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Will Smith portraitPhoto: Gage Skidmore · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Will SmithActor, producer, rapper and media personality
$310M$210M–$440Mretained acting, producing and music capital
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Calvin Harris portraitPhoto: James · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Calvin HarrisDJ, producer, songwriter and recording artist
$300M$210M–$430Mretained DJ, production and other career capital
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Dave Matthews portraitPhoto: slgckgc · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Dave MatthewsSinger, songwriter, guitarist and touring performer
$300M$180M–$460Mretained music and touring capital
38
Don Henley portraitPhoto: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Don HenleySinger, songwriter, drummer and touring performer
$300M$200M–$450Mretained Eagles and solo career capital
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Gene Simmons portraitPhoto: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff / Sgt. James K. McCann · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Gene SimmonsMusician, songwriter and entrepreneur
$300M$180M–$450Mretained business, property and other career capital
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Justin Timberlake portraitPhoto: Gage Skidmore · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Justin TimberlakeSinger, songwriter, actor, producer and entrepreneur
$300M$210M–$420Mretained music, touring and catalog-sale capital
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Phil Collins portraitPhoto: Philippe Roos · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Phil CollinsSinger, songwriter, drummer, producer and actor
$300M$200M–$420Mretained catalog-sale and career capital
42
Paul Simon portraitPhoto: Ed Yourdon · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Paul SimonSinger, songwriter, musician and producer
$290M$200M–$410Mretained catalog-sale and career capital
43
Brian May portraitPhoto: Victor R. Ruiz · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Brian MayGuitarist, songwriter and arena touring performer
$280M$180M–$430Mretained music and touring capital
44
Carlos Santana portraitPhoto: Jeffrey Hayes · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Carlos SantanaGuitarist, songwriter and touring performer
$280M$180M–$430Mretained music and touring capital
45
Diana Ross portraitPhoto: Alan Light · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Diana RossSinger, actress and touring performer
$280M$180M–$430Mretained music and touring capital
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Eminem portraitPhoto: Mika-photography · Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
EminemRapper, songwriter, producer and touring performer
$280M$180M–$430Mretained music and touring capital
47
James Hetfield portraitPhoto: Gage Skidmore · Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
James HetfieldSinger, songwriter, guitarist and stadium touring performer
$280M$180M–$420Mretained music and touring capital
48
Tim McGrawCountry singer, songwriter, actor and arena touring performer
$280M$180M–$420Mretained music and touring capital
49
Usher portraitPhoto: Fify Joseph · Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
UsherR&B singer, songwriter and arena touring performer
$280M$180M–$420Mretained music and touring capital
50
Chris Martin portraitPhoto: Raph_PH · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Chris MartinSinger, songwriter, pianist and stadium touring performer
$260M$160M–$400Mretained music and touring capital
51
Bette Midler portraitPhoto: Alan Light · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Bette MidlerSinger, actor and live performer
$250M$150M–$380Mretained touring and recording capital
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P!nk portraitPhoto: Sharon_L_Chapman · Commons · CC BY 2.0
P!nkSinger, songwriter and stadium touring performer
$250M$160M–$380Mretained music and touring capital
53
Stevie Wonder portraitPhoto: Alan Light · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Stevie WonderSinger, songwriter, musician and touring performer
$250M$160M–$380Mretained music and touring capital
54
Adele portraitPhoto: Niko D · Commons · CC BY 2.0
AdeleSinger and songwriter
$240M$160M–$340Mretained music and residency capital
55
Lionel Richie portraitPhoto: Raph_PH · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Lionel RichieSinger, songwriter, producer and international touring performer
$240M$150M–$360Mretained music, songwriting and touring capital
56
Ariana Grande portraitPhoto: Emma · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Ariana GrandeSinger, songwriter and actor
$225M$150M–$330Mretained music, touring and acting capital
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Stevie Nicks portraitPhoto: Ralph Arvesen · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Stevie NicksSinger, songwriter and musician
$225M$155M–$315Mretained catalog-sale and career capital
58
Axl Rose portraitPhoto: Dineshraj Goomany · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Axl RoseSinger, songwriter and stadium touring performer
$220M$140M–$340Mretained music and touring capital
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Bryan Adams portraitPhoto: KamçılıAdam · Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bryan AdamsSinger, songwriter, guitarist and arena touring performer
$220M$140M–$340Mretained music and touring capital
60
Dave Grohl portraitPhoto: Ryanw2313 · Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Dave GrohlSinger, songwriter, guitarist, drummer and touring performer
$220M$140M–$340Mretained music and touring capital
61
David Gilmour portraitPhoto: Raph_PH · Commons · CC BY 2.0
David GilmourGuitarist, singer, songwriter and arena touring performer
$220M$140M–$340Mretained music and touring capital
62
Janet Jackson portraitPhoto: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Janet JacksonSinger, songwriter, dancer and international arena touring performer
$220M$140M–$340Mretained music and touring capital
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Chris Brown portraitPhoto: Pelpa Time Production · Commons · CC BY 3.0
Chris BrownR&B recording artist, songwriter and stadium touring performer
$200M$130M–$300Mretained music and touring capital
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Harry Styles portraitPhoto: Lily Redman · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Harry StylesSinger, songwriter and stadium touring performer
$200M$130M–$300Mretained music and touring capital
65
Ice Cube portraitPhoto: Eva Rinaldi · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Ice CubeRapper, actor, producer and sports-league co-founder
$200M$120M–$320MBIG3 and private-business capital
66
Bruno Mars portraitPhoto: Laura · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Bruno MarsSinger, songwriter, producer, musician and performer
$190M$125M–$285Mretained touring, residency and music capital
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Peter Gabriel portraitPhoto: Tolbxela · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Peter GabrielSinger, songwriter, producer and arena touring performer
$190M$120M–$300Mretained music and touring capital
68
Barry Gibb portraitPhoto: Raph_PH · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Barry GibbSinger, songwriter, producer and Bee Gees co-founder
$180M$100M–$300Msongwriting and recorded-music rights capital
69
Christina Aguilera portraitPhoto: Cosmopolitan UK · Commons · CC BY 3.0
Christina AguileraSinger, songwriter and international touring performer
$180M$120M–$280Mretained music and touring capital
70
Kenny Chesney portraitPhoto: John VanderHaagen · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Kenny ChesneyCountry singer, songwriter and recording artist
$180M$120M–$280Mretained 20% royalties, touring and later career capital
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Robert Plant portraitPhoto: AXS TV · Commons · CC BY 3.0
Robert PlantSinger, songwriter and touring performer
$180M$110M–$290Mretained music and touring capital
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Rod Stewart portraitPhoto: Joe Bielawa · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Rod StewartSinger, songwriter and recording artist
$180M$120M–$280Mretained touring, recording and other career capital
73
Snoop Dogg portraitPhoto: Eva Rinaldi · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Snoop DoggRapper, songwriter, producer, media personality and entrepreneur
$180M$120M–$270Mretained music, endorsement and media capital
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Nicki Minaj portraitPhoto: Gage Skidmore · Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nicki MinajRapper, songwriter and arena touring performer
$175M$110M–$275Mretained music and touring capital
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David Guetta portraitPhoto: Alain Zirah · Commons · CC BY 2.0
David GuettaDJ, producer and recording artist
$170M$110M–$260Mretained capital from the Warner Music catalog sale
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Miley Cyrus portraitPhoto: Bruce Tuten · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Miley CyrusSinger, songwriter and actor
$170M$115M–$250Mretained music, television and touring capital
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Jessica Simpson portraitPhoto: John VanderHaagen · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Jessica SimpsonSinger, actor and fashion entrepreneur
$160M$100M–$240MJessica Simpson Collection equity and licensing rights
78
Kendrick Lamar portraitPhoto: Fuzheado · Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kendrick LamarRapper, songwriter, producer and touring artist
$160M$100M–$250Mretained music and touring capital
79
Nas portraitPhoto: Mikael “Mika” Väisänen · Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
NasRapper, record executive and venture investor
$160M$100M–$270Mventure and private-business capital
80
Carrie Underwood portraitPhoto: Jyle Dupuis · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Carrie UnderwoodCountry singer, songwriter and arena touring performer
$150M$95M–$230Mretained music and touring capital
81
Post Malone portraitPhoto: Adam Bielawski · Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Post MaloneRecording artist, songwriter and stadium touring performer
$150M$95M–$230Mretained music and touring capital
82
Faith Hill portraitPhoto: Airman 1st Class Jason Neal, U.S. Air Force · Commons · Public domain, U.S. federal government work
Faith HillCountry singer, songwriter and arena touring performer
$145M$90M–$230Mretained music and touring capital
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Andrea Bocelli portraitPhoto: 9002Jack · Commons · CC0 1.0
Andrea BocelliTenor, recording artist and international touring performer
$140M$90M–$210Mretained music and touring capital
84
Enrique Iglesias portraitPhoto: jorgemejia · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Enrique IglesiasSinger, songwriter and recording artist
$140M$90M–$220Mretained catalog and NIL transaction capital
85
KSI portraitPhoto: Gymshark · Commons · CC BY 3.0
KSICreator, musician, boxer and entrepreneur
$140M$85M–$225Mretained creator, music and boxing capital
86
Mary J. Blige portraitPhoto: Sandra Alphonse · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Mary J. BligeSinger, songwriter, actor and arena touring performer
$135M$85M–$210Mretained music and touring capital
87
Bad Bunny portraitPhoto: Comecoquito · Commons · CC0 1.0
Bad BunnyRecording artist, touring performer and global endorser
$130M$80M–$200Mretained music and touring capital
88
Gwen Stefani portraitPhoto: compulsiveprep_8 · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Gwen StefaniSinger, songwriter and international touring performer
$130M$80M–$200Mretained music and touring capital
89
James Taylor portraitPhoto: J. Passepartout · Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
James TaylorSinger, songwriter, guitarist and touring performer
$130M$80M–$210Mretained recording and touring capital
90
LL Cool J portraitPhoto: U.S. Department of State · Commons · Public domain, U.S. federal government
LL Cool JRapper, actor and media-company founder
$130M$80M–$210Mretained music, television and investment capital
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Reba McEntire portraitPhoto: David B. King · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Reba McEntireCountry singer, actor, television personality and arena touring performer
$125M$80M–$190Mretained music and touring capital
92
Alicia Keys portraitPhoto: PhilipRomanoPhoto · Commons · CC BY 4.0
Alicia KeysSinger, songwriter, pianist, producer and international touring performer
$120M$75M–$190Mretained music, touring and production capital
93
Anthony Kiedis portraitPhoto: Clare Cridland · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Anthony KiedisSinger, songwriter and musician
$120M$80M–$180Mretained touring, recording and other career capital
94
Jason Aldean portraitPhoto: Gage Skidmore · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Jason AldeanCountry singer and recording artist
$120M$80M–$180Mretained proceeds from 90% catalog sale
95
Lindsey Buckingham portraitPhoto: Matt Becker · Commons · CC BY 3.0
Lindsey BuckinghamSinger, songwriter, guitarist and producer
$120M$75M–$190Mretained recording, touring and other career capital
96
Ryan Tedder portraitPhoto: Julio Enriquez · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Ryan TedderSongwriter, producer, singer and music entrepreneur
$120M$70M–$200Mretained proceeds and continuing economics from the KKR transaction
97
Luke Combs portraitPhoto: David Bergman · Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Luke CombsCountry singer, songwriter and stadium touring performer
$115M$75M–$175Mretained music and touring capital
98
Tyler, the Creator portraitPhoto: Dunkwatkin · Commons · CC0 1.0
Tyler, the CreatorRapper, producer, songwriter and touring performer
$115M$75M–$175Mretained music and touring capital
99
Barry Manilow portraitPhoto: Matt Becker · Commons · CC BY 3.0
Barry ManilowSinger, songwriter, arranger and recording artist
$110M$70M–$170Mretained touring, publishing, property and other career capital
100
Carole King portraitPhoto: Angela George · Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Carole KingSinger, songwriter, pianist and recording artist
$110M$70M–$170Msongwriting and catalog capital
101
Dave Stewart portraitPhoto: Eva Rinaldi · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Dave StewartMusician, songwriter and producer
$110M$70M–$170Mretained capital from copyright-interest sale
102
Future portraitPhoto: The Come Up Show · Commons · CC BY 2.0
FutureRapper, songwriter and recording artist
$110M$65M–$180Mretained publishing-sale capital
103
Keith Urban portraitPhoto: paddynapper · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Keith UrbanCountry singer, songwriter and recording artist
$110M$70M–$175Mretained touring, publishing and later-recording capital
104
Linda Ronstadt portraitPhoto: Eric Frommer · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Linda RonstadtSinger and recording artist
$110M$70M–$170Mretained proceeds and remaining music-rights capital
105
Van Morrison portraitPhoto: Art Siegel; retouched by SilkTork · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Van MorrisonSinger, songwriter, musician and touring performer
$110M$70M–$180Mretained recording and touring capital
106
John Legend portraitPhoto: InfoMofo/ Will · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
John LegendSinger, songwriter, producer and entrepreneur
$100M$65M–$165Mretained capital from the KKR/BMG catalog transaction
107
Queen Latifah portraitPhoto: Gage Skidmore · Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Queen LatifahRapper, actor, producer and production-company co-owner
$100M$60M–$160Mretained music, screen and investment capital
108
Billie Eilish portraitPhoto: Raph_PH · Commons · CC BY 4.0
Billie EilishSinger-songwriter, recording artist and touring performer
$90M$55M–$140Mretained music and touring capital
109
Billy Idol portraitPhoto: possan · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Billy IdolSinger, songwriter and touring performer
$90M$55M–$140Mretained music and touring capital
110
Lil Wayne portraitPhoto: Michael Williams · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Lil WayneRapper, songwriter and Young Money founder
$90M$50M–$150Mretained capital from Young Money rights and related settlements
111
Mick Fleetwood portraitPhoto: W.W.Thaler - H. Weber, Hildesheim · Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Mick FleetwoodDrummer, musician and band co-founder
$90M$60M–$140Mretained business, property and other career capital
112
Zach Bryan portraitPhoto: MAx Kermit · Commons · CC0 1.0
Zach BryanSinger-songwriter, recording artist and touring performer
$90M$55M–$140Mretained rights-transaction capital
113
David Coverdale portraitPhoto: Kadu M. de Oliveira · Commons · CC BY 2.0
David CoverdaleSinger and songwriter
$85M$55M–$135Mretained capital from Round Hill catalog sale
114
Dua Lipa portraitPhoto: ManoSolo13241324 · Commons · CC0 1.0
Dua LipaSinger-songwriter, recording artist and global touring performer
$85M$55M–$130Mretained music and touring capital
115
Morgan Wallen portraitPhoto: Mpkat2 · Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Morgan WallenCountry recording artist, songwriter and stadium touring performer
$85M$50M–$130Mretained music and touring capital
116
Missy Elliott portraitPhoto: Atlantic Records · Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Missy ElliottRapper, singer, songwriter, producer and arena touring performer
$80M$45M–$130Mretained music, songwriting and touring capital
117
Smokey Robinson portraitPhoto: Gage Skidmore · Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Smokey RobinsonSinger, songwriter, producer and touring performer
$80M$50M–$130Mretained and monetized songwriting capital
118
Timbaland portraitPhoto: Collision Conf · Commons · CC BY 2.0
TimbalandProducer, songwriter, rapper and recording artist
$80M$50M–$130Mretained publishing, artist and business capital
119
Avril Lavigne portraitPhoto: Luuk Denekamp; crop by Keraunoscopia · Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Avril LavigneSinger, songwriter and international touring performer
$75M$45M–$120Mretained music and touring capital
120
Cyndi Lauper portraitPhoto: Eva Rinaldi · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Cyndi LauperSinger, songwriter and arena touring performer
$75M$45M–$120Mretained music and touring capital
121
Nelly portraitPhoto: reeb0k2008 · Commons · CC BY 2.0
NellyRapper, singer and entrepreneur
$75M$45M–$120Mretained catalog, touring and business capital
122
Sheryl Crow portraitPhoto: Zach Catanzareti Photo · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Sheryl CrowSinger, songwriter, guitarist and touring performer
$75M$45M–$120Mretained recording and touring capital
123
SZA portraitPhoto: Raph_PH · Commons · CC BY 2.0
SZASinger-songwriter, recording artist and stadium touring performer
$75M$45M–$115Mretained music and touring capital
124
Alanis Morissette portraitPhoto: Raph_PH · Commons · CC BY 4.0
Alanis MorissetteSinger, songwriter and international touring performer
$70M$40M–$110Mretained music and touring capital
125
Kelly Clarkson portraitPhoto: vagueonthehow · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Kelly ClarksonSinger, songwriter, television host and residency performer
$70M$40M–$110Mretained music and touring capital
126
Mark Ronson portraitPhoto: Chris Hakkens · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Mark RonsonProducer, songwriter, DJ and recording artist
$70M$45M–$110Mretained 30% publishing, production and recording capital
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Metro Boomin portraitPhoto: JD Sports · Commons · CC BY 3.0
Metro BoominProducer, songwriter, DJ and recording artist
$70M$45M–$115Mretained proceeds from partial publishing sale
128
Nancy Wilson portraitPhoto: Jim Summaria · Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Nancy WilsonSinger, songwriter and guitarist
$70M$45M–$110Mretained music, touring and other career capital
129
Nikki Sixx portraitPhoto: Christopher Peterson · Commons · CC BY 3.0
Nikki SixxMusician, songwriter and producer
$70M$45M–$110Mretained Mötley Crüe and other career capital
130
50 Cent portraitPhoto: Thomas van de Weerd · Commons · CC BY 2.0
50 CentRapper, producer and entrepreneur
$60M$30M–$110Mpost-bankruptcy retained entertainment and business capital
131
Annie Lennox portraitPhoto: Library of Congress Life / Shawn Miller · Commons · CC0 1.0
Annie LennoxSinger, songwriter and recording artist
$60M$35M–$100Mretained recording and career capital
132
Jack Black portraitPhoto: Raph_PH · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Jack BlackActor, comedian, musician and producer
$60M$35M–$100MEstimated retained entertainment capital
133
Olivia Rodrigo portraitPhoto: Raph_PH · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Olivia RodrigoSinger, songwriter and global arena touring performer
$60M$35M–$95Mretained music and touring capital
134
Patti LaBelle portraitPhoto: LaShawnda Jones for Harvest Photo and WikiPortraits · Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Patti LaBelleSinger, actor and food-brand founder
$60M$30M–$100Mretained music and touring capital
135
Jerry Cantrell portraitPhoto: Jeff White · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Jerry CantrellSinger, songwriter and guitarist
$55M$35M–$90Mretained solo, touring and other music capital
136
Logic portraitPhoto: Tim Blackmon for Galaxy Con · Commons · CC BY 2.0
LogicRapper, producer, songwriter and entrepreneur
$55M$35M–$90Mretained post-sale music and other career capital
137
Bonnie Raitt portraitPhoto: Adam Schultz / The White House · Commons · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
Bonnie RaittSinger, songwriter, guitarist and touring performer
$50M$30M–$85Mretained recording and touring capital
138
Sabrina Carpenter portraitPhoto: Justin Higuchi · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Sabrina CarpenterSinger-songwriter, recording artist and touring performer
$50M$30M–$80Mretained music and touring capital
139
Anita Baker portraitPhoto: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Anita BakerSinger, songwriter and touring performer
$45M$25M–$80Mmaster-rights and recording capital
140
Doja Cat portraitPhoto: ben.kaden · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Doja CatRapper, singer, songwriter and arena touring performer
$45M$25M–$75Mretained music and touring capital
141
Willie Nelson portraitPhoto: Dwight McCann · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5
Willie NelsonSinger, songwriter, guitarist and touring performer
$45M$25M–$75Mretained music and touring capital
142
Debbie Harry portraitPhoto: The Heart Truth / U.S. Department of Health and Human Services · Commons · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
Debbie HarrySinger, songwriter and actor
$40M$25M–$65Mretained solo, recording, acting and other capital
143
Gladys Knight portraitPhoto: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Gladys KnightSinger, actor, businesswoman and touring performer
$40M$20M–$70Mretained recording and live-performance capital
144
Peter Frampton portraitPhoto: Raph_PH · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Peter FramptonSinger, songwriter and guitarist
$40M$25M–$65Mretained capital from BMG rights acquisition
145
Megan Thee Stallion portraitPhoto: Valerie Albert · Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Megan Thee StallionRapper, singer, songwriter and arena touring performer
$38M$22M–$65Mretained music and touring capital
146
Chaka Khan portraitPhoto: Dwight McCann / Chumash Casino Resort · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5
Chaka KhanSinger, songwriter and touring performer
$35M$20M–$60Mretained recording and touring capital
147
Jelly Roll portraitPhoto: Setoxxx · Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Jelly RollCountry-rock singer, rapper, songwriter and arena touring performer
$35M$20M–$60Mretained music and touring capital
148
Al Green portraitPhoto: Dwight McCann / Chumash Casino Resort / www.DwightMcCann.com · Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5
Al GreenSinger, songwriter and recording artist
$30M$15M–$55Mretained recording and career capital
149
Meghan Trainor portraitPhoto: Ashley Graham · Commons · CC BY 3.0
Meghan TrainorPop singer, songwriter and touring performer
$22M$12M–$38Mretained music and touring capital
150
Dionne Warwick portraitPhoto: Montclair Film · Commons · CC BY 2.0
Dionne WarwickSinger and touring performer
$20M$10M–$35Mretained recording and touring capital

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