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American rapper Jay-Z is the wealthiest music artist in the world, with Forbes estimating his net worth at US$2.5 billion in 2024.. The following is a list of music artists with the highest recorded net worth (also known as wealthiest musicians or richest musicians), based on calculations by reputable publications such as Forbes and The Sunday Times Rich List.
U2 became the annual highest-paid musician five times, more than any other act. They were also the highest-paid music group in a record eight different years. Michael Jackson became the first musician to earn over $100 million in a year (1989), [8] and has become the highest-paid male soloist a record seven times. Dr.
Taylor Swift is the highest-grossing live music artist of all time, collecting $3 billion according to Pollstar. The Rolling Stones are the highest-grossing live music group of all time, collecting over $2.9 billion according to Billboard Boxscore. U2, Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen and Elton John also passed two-billion mark in concert revenue.
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MTV debuted Aug. 1, 1981, and as it turns 40, it can be credited with launching or boosting the careers of countless music stars. Music videos from Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and the Miami Sound...
Every year, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts new members into its hallowed musical halls, bestowing an honor upon a musician or band that has made history with its music. On Oct. 30, a new...
In the early 21st century, tour revenue skyrocketed as record sales collapsed and musicians began relying on live shows for their income. [ 4 ] The first tours to surpass $100 million in revenue, according to reports, were Michael Jackson 's Bad World Tour and Pink Floyd 's A Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour , both of which ran from 1987 to 1989.
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