[Latest!] Top 10 Richest Musician In The World & Net Worth 2018

Holla lovers… Are you curious to know the 10 richest musician in the world? Well you are at the right place because I have specifically immersed myself in finding answer to this question.

But have you read our post on Top 10 richest musician in Nigeria? Yes… Previously we gave out the list of richest musicians in Nigeria but that is just tip of the iceberg.

Music has not only been used for entertainment but also as a tool to point out the problems ravaging the society. Over the years people have been making fortune in the music industry either by singing, producing, dancing, writing and lots more.

Musicians work hard yearly to make it to the Forbes list.  In fact, music must be treated with respect because it is a method of communication, a learning tool and also part of human culture.

I have compiled this list of top 10 richest musicians in the world and their net worth based on Forbes ranking of richest musicians and some other factors which include popularity, earnings, endorsements, social media presence etc.

Top 10 Richest Musician In The World 2018 Forbes List Top Ten

Now, here is the list of 10 richest musicians in the world whose hard work and great talent has made them extremely rich.

So get ready and if possible grab a drink and get comfortable to know how they did it, kept it and grew it.

1. Andrew Lloyd Webber Worth $1.2 billion

Andrew Lloyd Webber who was born on March 22, 1948 is the first on my list of top 10 richest musician in the world. He is a highly successful English composer of music.

Undoubtedly music is in Webber’s blood because his mother was a violinist and pianist while his father was a composer and organist. He is best known for stage and film adaptations of cats, Evita, and The Phantom of the Opera.

Another source of his Webber’s wealth is through his business called the Really Useful Group which is one of the largest theaters operating in London and he also gets profit from every show staged on Broadway and around the world.

He has also been honored several awards which include Grammy Awards, Tony Awards Olivier awards and many more. Andrew Lloyd Webber has a net worth of $1.2 billion and this has automatically made him to be the richest musician in the world.

2. Paul Mc Cartney $1.1 billion

Paul Mc Cartney is the second richest musician in the world at the moment. He is a well-known successful musician who began his career with the Beatles, which is regarded as one of the most successful band in history.

He has collaborated with some of the most celebrated musician which includes Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, and Elvis Costello.

In 1997, he was knighted Sir Paul Mc Cartney by the Queen of England. Also in 2017, his name was found in the Forbes list of the world’s highest paid musicians earning $54million for the year.

He has received numerous awards and recently he received an additional honor from the Queen of England: a companion of Honor award for his outstanding achievements in music. His net worth based on Forbes ranking is estimated to be $1.1 billion.

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3. Herb Alpert $850 million

Herb Alpert who is an American musician and was born in California on March 31st 1935 is another richest musician in the world. Apart from being a musician, he is also an artist.

He started taking trumpet lessons at a young age and his mother taught him how to play violin. In 2006, he was elected to the Rock and Roll hall of fame and awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2013.

Herb Albert has a net worth of approximately $850 million and this has made him to be the third on my list of top 10 richest musicians in the world.

4. Madonna $800 million

Another person on my list of top 10 richest musician in the world is Madonna Louise Ciccone who is an American singer, song writer, actress and business woman.

She was born on August 16th 1958 and apart from music, she has also featured in a number of films over the years which include “Blue in the face” (1995) and “The Next best thing” (2000).

She is also a successful business woman and she has her own line of clothing and shoes called the Material girl. Madonna has also released her own debut perfume, Truth or Dare and this has earned her $60 million.

She has also signed many endorsement deals with various big companies such as Pepsi, Dolce & Gabbana, and Louis Vuitton. She had his name entered in the Guinness book of record as the best-selling female of the year.

She owns several houses and cars which include a Maybach 57 S, BMW 7Series and lots more properties. Throughout her career she has received several Grammy awards, among other accolades.

Imagine someone with $35 in her pocket at the age of 20 and her estimated worth is now $800 million. Now you can agree with me that her name must not be excluded from the list of top 10 richest musician in the world.

5. Dr Dre Worth $780 million Beats By Dre

Andre Romell Young popularly known as Dr Dre is also on my list of top 10 richest musicians in the world. He is a rapper and producer who was born on 18th February 1965 and made his solo in 1992.

He began his music career by getting involved with the world class Wreckin’ Cru and he was recognized when he started working with N.W.A which is the most influential “gansta” rap group.

He has supervised many notable rappers such as 2 Pac, 50 cent, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and many more. He has also signed many endorsement deals like Dr Pepper, Coors light, St. Ides, and many more.

Apart from music his source of income is technology, he is the founder of Beats electronics and Aftermath Entertainment and he sold the high end head phone company to Apple (AAPL) for a whooping amount of $3billion

Dr Dre has recently purchased a 14,000 square foot, $40 million mansion in Los Angeles. This most successful hip hop artist and richest musician in the world net worth is estimated as $780 million.

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6. P Diddy Net Worth $700 million

The fifth richest musician in the world is Sean John Combs popularly known as P.Diddy. P.Diddy who was born in November 1969 is an American Singer, actor and rapper from New York City.

His father was murdered when he was just 2 years but his mother worked hard to give Sean and his sibling’s good life. P. Diddy has collaborated with some of the biggest rappers and artistes such as Boyz II Men, Usher, TLC and many more.

He has released several albums which has been sold worldwide and has gained him incredible income. Diddy launched his own clothing line in 1998 and he also has major investments in liquor brands including his Deleon Tequila label, and his Ciroc Vodka.

Arguably, his net worth estimated as $700 million has given him the chance to be among the top 10 richest musician in the world.

7. Celine Dion $630 million

When I say sacrifice and am alive, undoubtedly you know who I’m referring to. Celine Marie Claudette Dion popularly known as Celine Dion is a Canadian singer, song writer, stage performer and a vocalist.

This popular and filthy rich female musician in the world was raised in a poor Roman Catholic family and music has always been a major part of her family.

When she was five years old she made her first public appearance at her brother Michel’s wedding and at the age of 12, she collaborated with her mother and brother to write and compose her first song “It was only a Dream”.

Her brother Michel later sent the song to music manager Rene Angeli. As we all know that Celine Dion has a great voice in fact her voice moved this manager to burst to tears.

She has won many Grammy awards including Album of the year, and record of the year. In fact, in 2003 she was honored by the International Federation of Phonographic Industry (IFPI) for selling over 50 million albums in Europe.

This super creative and talented musician whose net worth is estimated as $630 million based on Forbes list is also on my list of top richest musician in the world.

8. Bono $600 million

Paul Hewson who was born on 10th of May 1960 and received his famous nick name “Bono” while part of a street gang is ranked one of the top 10 richest musician in the world.

He is a well-known Irish singer, song writer who is the lead singer of the band U2. He is on board of Elevation Partners, a private equity firm, which has invested in numerous entertainment ventures including YELP and this has added about $200 million to his net worth.

Bono that has made it to my list of top 10 richest musicians in the world bought 2.3% of stock in Facebook for $90 million. Based on his income from music and other investment his net worth according to Forbes is estimated as $600 million.

9. Jay Z $560 million

Shawn Carter popularly known as Jay Z was born on the 4th December I969 in Brooklyn, New York. Jay Z has starred in films too like “Death of a Dynasty,” “Backstage” and “The Love we make”.

This popular richest musician in the world also owns a “full-service entertainment company” and record label called Roc Nation featuring artists like Rihanna, DJ Khaled, and Big Sean.

Jay Z is the owner of high-end sports bars “40/40” and in 2003 he launched the first one in New York. In 2014, he also bought French Champagne brand “Armand de Brignac” popularly known as “Ace of Spades” which is sold at the rate of $400 upward per bottle.

In fact, in 2015 he bought the company that owned Tidal for $56 million. He has won numerous awards which include Best Rap Solo Performance, Grammy Awards (99 problems, 2005), Best International Male Solo Artist, BRIT Awards (2010) and many more.

According to Forbes, Jay Z’s net worth is estimated as $560 million. Based on his numerous awards, countless successful businesses, and deals his name must be excluded from the list of richest musicians in the world.

10. Mariah Carey $510 million

Mariah Carey whose mother used to be an opera singer and vocal coach was born on the 27th March 1969 New York has managed to make it to our list of richest musicians in the world or 2018.

Ever since when she was young she enjoyed singing and began writing poems and adding melodies to them. She is now an American singer, song writer, record producer and actress.

Apart from singing, she appeared as a judge on American Idol, with Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keit Urban.

She has collaborated with notable superstars like 50 Cent and Young Jeezy. She also signed endorsements deals with companies like Pepsi, Motorola, and many more.

Mariah Carey whose net worth is estimated as $510 million is one of the richest and most popular musicians in the world.

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Akon Net Worth $80 million

Aliaume Damala Badara Thiam popularly known as Akon is an American singer. He is also a singer, songwriter, actor and recorder. Music runs in their blood because his mother is a dancer while his father is known for Jazz percussionist.

He is presently the first richest African musician. He has also won numerous awards and he has sold up to 35 million albums globally. Recently his income is $10 to $12million per year.

He has many mansions and in 2008 he acquired a house for $1.65 million.  Akon’s cars include Lamborghini worth $319,250, Ferrari worth $243,090 and lots more.

Apart from music, Akon is also a businessman and the owner of two clothing lines Konvict and Aliaune and various real estate investments.

Though there were rumors that he stole a car in 1998 and was also criticized for inappropriate sexual behavior onstage with an underage girl.

Any way either you love him or hate him, Akon was number 5 on the Forbes list of the most powerful celebrities in Africa in 2011.

In fact people are really hyping him check out his social media profile for full details. His net worth is currently estimated as $80million.

Black coffee Dj $60 million

Nkosinathi Maphumulo popularly known as Black coffee began his music career in 1995. He lost the use of his left arm which was paralyzed during a rally in support for the recently freed Nelson Mandela in 1990.

This incident has really motivated him to deep himself into music than when he has his two arms. So, as a means of escape from the hurt this has moved him to create the DJ Black Coffee Foundation.

Black coffee has won many awards including best male artists, most talented male artist. In 2016, he was the first South African to win the award for Best International Act at the BET Award.

Imagine in 2010, he made it to the Guinness book of record for longest ever DJ set when he played for 60 hours without any break. He has received many awards which include SAMA Best Dance album.

Black Coffee has numbers of cars which include Merc Station Wagon, Maserati, and Bentley Mercedes CLK worth millions of naira. Recently he just acquires a lavish house in Los Angeles.

This most prominent electronic music producer net worth is estimated as one of the most successful hip hop artists in the world net worth is estimated as $60 million.