Top 20 richest musicians in the world

We have already talked to you about the richest musicians in Nigeria. Today we would like to tell you about Top 20 richest musicians in the world! Who are they? Only the most reliable data in the Forbes rating! You will be surprised!


Why do pop stars get so much money? In the Middle Ages, the stage performers were only for the amusement of guests during the holidays - but today only the millionaires can enjoy a holiday with a musician companion. The net worth of the musicians listed below is huge. That’s why the American Forbes had to make a separate rating of the world's richest musicians. What is the reason for their wealth? Talent? Luck? Success?


Rock and pop music stars do not earn their millions easily. Their fabulous fees require hard work, countless concerts, endless interviews, and exhausting studio sessions. Therefore, no matter what the top artists earn, they surely deserve it for all the time they put in.

The richest musicians

The American magazine Forbes published the annual rating of the world's highest paid musicians.


the British rock band Muse
20. Muse

The last 20th place was taken by the British rock band Muse (49 million dollars).

Muse is a British rock band formed in 1994. In total, Muse released seven studio albums and four live albums. Their sales exceeded 15 million. Muse also received a lot of awards mostly for live performances.

19. Luke Brian

The 19th line is occupied by the American country singer Luke Brian (53 million dollars).

At first, he worked as a songwriter. His debut single "All My Friends Say" achieved the fifth line in the Billboard country chart. Some of his singles received gold and platinum certification from the American Association of Record Companies. His third album Tailgates & Tanlines, released in 2011, was certified platinum.


Jay Z
18. Jay Z

The 18th place was taken Jay Z, the singer from the US (53.5 million dollars).

Shawn Corey Carter is a rapper and producer. Jay Z is one of the best-selling musicians of all time. He sold more than 100 million records and received 21 Grammy Awards for his music.

17. Beyoncé


The 17th position was taken by Beyoncé (54 million dollars).

Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American R&B singer, an actress, a dancer, and a music producer. She released six albums and has won 20 Grammy awards in her entire music career.


The Weeknd
16 - 15. The Weeknd and rock band U2

The 16th and 15th places are occupied by the Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer of Ethiopian origin The Weeknd and the Irish rock band U2 (55 million dollars each). U2 was formed in 1976. They are one of the most popular, successful and influential groups in the music history. More than 180 million copies of the group’s albums have been sold.

14-13. Justin Bieber and Kenny Chesney

The 14th and 13th spot goes to Canadian Pop and R&B singer, songwriter, musician, and actor Justin Bieber and the American country singer Kenny Chesney, one of the most popular in his genre (56 million dollars each).

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Sir Paul McCartney
12. Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney takes the 12th place. He is a British musician, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. One of the Beatles’ founders, a 16-time Grammy Award winner, a Bachelor of Arts and Chevalier of the British Empire Order. (56.5 million dollars).

11. Bruce Springsteen

The 11th position is occupied by Bruce Springsteen (60.5 million dollars). Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen is an American rock and folk musician and songwriter. He became famous due to his rock songs with poetic texts. The central theme of the latter is his homeland, New Jersey.


Puff Daddy
Ten best musicians

10. Puff Daddy

The 10th place is taken by American rapper Sean Diddy Combs, better known as “Puff Daddy” (62 million dollars).

The main portion of this year income was brought to Puff by the lucrative deal with Diageo's Ciroc. His other investments are quite lucrative too. The musician is