They’ve played the biggest stages in the world, performed in front of millions of fans, and have had otherworldly record sales. Just how much are the richest Pop stars worth? Well, let’s just say it’s a figure that’s as big as their stature.
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From newer artists that we’ve fallen in love with over the past decade, to veteran acts that have been wowing us since they first hit the scene, the list of the richest Pop stars is extensive. Whether they’ve made their fortune from music or business, these artists have raked in some serious cash.
Using data gathered from celebritynetworth.com, here’s a list of the 13 richest Pop stars of all time. As an added bonus, Audacy has plenty of stations dedicated to these artists. Just hit play and start listening now!
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Justin Bieber - $285 Million
Bieber has amassed an impressive net worth so far in his young career. While music sales have represented a significant source of income, his rigorous touring schedule has also paid off as a revenue generator.
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Shakira - $300 Million
Shakira has sold over 80 million albums in her career, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time.
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Mariah Carey - $320 Million
Carey is one of the best-selling female artists of all time and hits the charts every year with her Christmas staple “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” The song earns her an approximate $600,000 a year in royalties alone.
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Lady Gaga - $320 Million
Gaga has earned a pretty penny as a touring artist as she has brought in a significant chunk from her Las Vegas residency. In recent years, Gaga has also earned a significant amount of money through her acting endeavors.
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Katy Perry - $330 Million
Early in her career, Perry amassed her net worth through album sales, touring, merchandise, and endorsements. In recent years, she’s been a fixture on American Idol that gives her a $25 million salary.
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Taylor Swift - $400 Million
Swift is one of the most accomplished artists today and has built her net worth off of a rigorous touring schedule that has earned her over $150 million in some years.
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Jennifer Lopez - $400 Million
J. Lo is everywhere. From music, to film, to TV, to business, she has a stamp on pretty much everything. On top of that, she has an impressive real estate portfolio as well.
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Victoria Beckham - $450 Million
Beckham made a ton of money as part of The Spice Girls, who happen to be the best-selling female group of all time. She may be as famous for her fashion contributions as she is for her musical contributions as her eponymous label continues to generate massive revenue.
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Gloria Estefan - $500 Million
With over 75 million records sold worldwide, Estefan is one of the best-selling female artists of all time. She’s also an accomplished children’s author as one of her books landed at number three on the New York Times bestseller list.
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Beyoncé - $500 Million
We all know Bey is a massively successful musician having sold millions upon millions of records. Her net worth stems from activity outside of music including various endorsement deals, a lucrative deal with Netflix, as well as an incredibly successful fragrance brand.
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Celine Dion - $800 Million
Beyond selling a ridiculous amount of music, Dion’s net worth was given a jolt from her famed Las Vegas residencies. Between 2011 and 2019, the shows grossed an incredible $250 million in ticket sales and other revenue.
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Madonna - $850 Million
Madonna is one of the best-selling artists of all time, but is also the owner of an impressive art collection that’s valued over $100 million.
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Rihanna - $1.7 Billion
Rihanna tops the list with a whopping $1.7 billion net worth. Aside from her massively successful music career, her cosmetics brand Fenty Beauty and her lingerie brand Savage X Fenty are what got her to the top.
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