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The following is a list ofmusic artists with the highest estimatednet worth (also known aswealthiest musicians orrichest musicians), based on calculations by reputable publications such asForbes andThe Sunday Times Rich List. As of December 2025[update], six music artists have reached thebillionaire status onForbes reports:Jay-Z leading the list with $2.5 billion,Taylor Swift—the richest female musician—and thenRihanna, the first female artist to become a billionaire.
Forbes lists are dominated by American artists, while musicians of other nationalities have built their wealth predominantly in the U.S., such asCeline Dion. WhenForbes 400 Richest Americans debuted in 1982,Yoko Ono was the only musician listed, with a net worth of $155 million (equivalent to $489 million in 2024), largely due to the music royalties of her late husbandJohn Lennon's bandthe Beatles.[1] In 1991,Forbes estimatedMichael Jackson's net worth at $230 million (equivalent to $531 million in 2024), making him the wealthiest musician and the second wealthiest entertainer, behind comedianBill Cosby.[2] According to some insiders, it is estimated thatJackson's estate is worth over $2 billion as of 2024.[3][4]
Outside ofForbes, net worth estimations vary amid the same artists and different sources, as some media outlets have published estimations from various websites and lists such asCelebrityNetWorth andBankrate, or other business-related publication. For instance,Bloomberg L.P. valuedSelena Gomez at US$1.3billion in 2024, whileForbes estimated her net worth at only $700 million by 2025.U2 singerBono has been described as a billionaire, andPaul McCartney is listed as one by theSunday Times Rich List, though neither have been accorded such status byForbes.[5][6]
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The following are music artists with a net worth of over $300 million (adjusted forinflation) according toForbes. The artists are listed based on the nominal figure of their most recently available estimation.
| Artists | Nationality | Lifetime | Net worth | Report year | Ref. | |||
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| Latest estimation | Peak estimation | Peak estimation adjusted in 2025 $ | Latest | Peak | ||||
| Jay-Z | United States | 1969–present | $2.5 billion | $2.6 billion | $2.6 billion | 2025 | [7] | |
| Taylor Swift | United States | 1989–present | $1.6 billion[a] | $1.6 billion | 2025 | [9] | ||
| Bruce Springsteen | United States | 1949–present | $1.2 billion | $1.2 billion | 2025 | [10] | ||
| Beyoncé | United States | 1981–present | $1 billion | $1 billion | 2025 | [11] | ||
| Rihanna | Barbados | 1988–present | $1 billion | $1.7 billion | $1.97 billion | 2025 | 2021 | [12][13] |
| Jimmy Buffett | United States | 1946–2023 | $1 billion | $1.03 billion | 2023 | [14] | ||
| Madonna | United States | 1958–present | $850 million | $850 million | 2025 | [15] | ||
| Dr. Dre | United States | 1965–present | $850 million | $850 million | 2024 | [16] | ||
| Selena Gomez[b] | United States | 1992–present | $700 million | $700 million | 2025 | [18] | ||
| Julio Iglesias | Spain | 1943–present | $600 million[c] | $619 million | 2023 | [19] | ||
| Celine Dion | Canada | 1968–present | $570 million | $570 million | 2025 | [20] | ||
| Barbra Streisand | United States | 1942–present | $510 million | $510 million | 2025 | [21] | ||
| Dolly Parton | United States | 1946–present | $450 million | $450 million | 2025 | [22] | ||
| Jon Bon Jovi | United States | 1962–present | $410 million | $537 million | 2016 | [23] | ||
| Kanye West | United States | 1977–present | $400 million | $2.77 billion[d] | $2.77 billion | 2025 | 2022 | [26][25] |
| Sean Combs | United States | 1969–present | $400 million | $820 million[e] | $1.05 billion | 2024 | 2017 | [28][29] |
| Katy Perry | United States | 1984–present | $360 million | $360 million | 2025 | [18] | ||
| Michael Jackson | United States | 1958–2009 | $350 million | $598 million | 2003 | [2] | ||
| Mariah Carey | United States | 1969–present | $225 million | $341 million | 2007 | [30] | ||
| Yoko Ono | Japan | 1933–present | $150 million | $489 million | 1982 | [1] | ||
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The following are music artists from the United Kingdom and Ireland with a net worth of over £300 million according to theSunday Times Rich List.
| Artist(s) | Nationality | Lifetime | Net worth | Report year | Ref. | |||
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| Latest estimation | Peak estimation | Peak estimation adjusted in 2024 £ | Latest | Peak | ||||
| Paul McCartney[f] | United Kingdom | 1942–present | £1.025 billion | £1.03 billion | 2025 | [33] | ||
| U2 | Ireland | 1976–present | £625 million | £665 million | 2022 | [34] | ||
| Andrew Lloyd Webber | United Kingdom | 1948–present | £500 million | £820 million | £1.03 billion | 2025 | 2019 | [33][35] |
| Elton John | United Kingdom | 1947–present | £475 million | £475 million | 2025 | [33] | ||
| Coldplay[g] | United Kingdom | 1997–present | £471 million | £501 million | 2022 | [36] | ||
| Mick Jagger | United Kingdom | 1943–present | £440 million | £440 million | 2025 | [33] | ||
| Keith Richards | United Kingdom | 1943–present | £440 million | £440 million | 2025 | [33] | ||
| Ed Sheeran | United Kingdom | 1991–present | £370 million | £370 million | 2025 | [33] | ||
| Sting | United Kingdom | 1951–present | £320 million | £341 million | 2022 | [37] | ||
In 2020, oneElvis Presley's state executive toldRolling Stone magazine thatartist's estate was worth between US$400–500 million.[38] As of 2024, theestate of Michael Jackson has been valued over US$2 billion.[3][4]
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