Richness belongs to some of the most successful entertainers of the industry. Music is the ultimate language of love and this language turns into money as soon the artist gets global recognization. The music industry is one of the highest-grossing industries of all time. Only a handful of singers manage to become an icon and leave an indelible mark on the industry. Have you ever thought about what your favorite singer’s net worth is? Giving you an answer to this discussion, here we bring you a list of the top 10 richest singers in the world:
1. Kanye West ($1.8 billion): Kanye West Aka Ye is an icon to be followed by millions. With 21 Grammy Awards in his showcase, he is currently one of the richest singers in the world. With his record label, single, and brand, the singer has managed to take his net worth to $1.8 billion.
2. Rihanna ($1.7 Billion): Rihanna who is expecting her first child with rapper ASAP rocky, is a singing goddess worshiped by millions. The net worth of the owner of Fenty Beauty and lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty is reportedly $1.7 billion. Over the years, she has released tons of iconic songs and has won 9 Grammy Awards.
3. Jay Z ($1.3 billion): Jay Z is considered to be one of the most influential musical giants of all time. After so many years, the singer still holds the record of most nominations and has 23 won Grammy awards. Holding the third position in Forbes' Highest-Paid Entertainers for 2022, Jay Z has a net worth of $1.3 net worth.
4. Paul McCartney ($1.2 Billion): There is a reason why we use sir before the name of Paul McCartney. Holding the Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history." Paul has a net worth of $1.2 Billion.
5. P. Diddy ($900 million): Seam Combs and popularly known as P. Diddy and Diddy is a globally renowned American rapper, producer, and singer. He is the third richest rapper in the world. For a long time, he was the richest rapper in the world. He has an estimated net worth of $900 million.
6. Madonna ($850 million): If you are a true-blue music fan, there are rare chances that you are not known by the name of Madonna. Blessed with angelic beauty, Madonna has an ear soothing voice. Her estimated net worth is approximately $850 million and she holds 7 GRAMMY awards.
7. Dr. Dre ($820 million): Andre Romelle Young AKA Dr. Dre is an American rapper who is known for popularising violence of street life in gangster rap with his group, N.W.A. The I Need A Doctor rapper is credited with starting off the career of Eminem and 50 Cent, by co-producing their albums and signing them. He has won 7 GRAMMY awards and his estimated net worth is $820 million.
8. Celine Dion ($800 million): The singer who rose to fame with her iconic song My Heart Will Go On, for the film Titanic, Celine Dion has a net worth to be around $800 million. The I'm Alive singer has won 5 GRAMMY awards and has been nominated 16 times.
9. Bono ($700 million): Paul David Hewson, popularly known by his stage name Bono, is the lead vocalist of U2, one of the most popular rock bands in the world. The Irish singer is also the co-owner of Clarence Hotel, a five-star hotel in Dublin. He was awarded the annual Man of Peace prize in 2008, by several Nobel Peace Prize laureates. His estimated net worth is $700 million.
10. Dolly Parton ($650 million): Dolly Parton is an American singer popular for her country music. The Jolene singer gained fame for her music during the late 1960s and has won 11 GRAMMY awards. She has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, as a solo artist. Her estimated net worth is $650 million.
