Top 10 Richest Singers in the World 2024 with their Net Worth

Music can be a lucrative field, especially for those who have exceptional singing skills. Here is the list of the top 10 wealthiest singers in the World.

The music industry has seen many popular singers years over years but there are some who have a long lasting impression on the hearts and minds of people. Owing to their talent, these singers have garnered name and game in every corner of the world.

In terms of wealth, there are few singers that have accumulated as much as millions of dollars, thanks to their amazing career and in some cases good business ventures.

Rihanna and Paul McCartney are the only two singers to have wealth in terms of billions. For Rihanna it’s mainly from her business but for Paul McCartney it is purely from music. Check out this list of top 10 richest singers in the world 2024.

Top 10 Richest Singers in the World 2024

The table provides the list of richest singers in the world along with their net worth and their nationality.

RankingNameNet worth (2024)Nationality
 1.Rihanna$1.4 billionBarbados
 2.Paul McCartney$1.2 billionUnited Kingdom
 3.Jimmy Buffett$1 billionUnited States
 4.Herb Alpert$900 millionUnited States
 5.Madonna$850 millionUnited States
 6.Celine Dion$800 millionCanada
 7.Bono$800 millionIreland
 8.Bruce Springsteen$650 millionUnited States
 9.Julio Iglesias$600 millionSpain
 10Kanye West$400 millionUnited States

About World’s Top 10 Richest Singers

Let’s explore few more important details about top 10 richest singers around the world:

1. Rihanna

Rihanna

Rihanna Net Worth: $1.4 billion

Rihanna is the richest female singer of 2024 thanks to her hit music and successful business ventures. She has founded cosmetics brand Fenty Beauty, and fashion house Fenty under LVMH. Rihanna is also a philanthropist and has established the nonprofit organization Clara Lionel Foundation.

2. Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

Paurl McCartney Net Worth: $1.2 billion

Paul McCartney was a member of one of the world’s most famous rock bands The Beatles for which he was singer, songwriter and bass guitar player. Winner of numerous awards and accolades, McCartney is a great humanitarian and promotes international charities related to poverty, animal rights, seal hunting, land mines, etc.

3. Jimmy Buffett

Jimmy Buffet

Jimmy Buffett Net Worth: $1 billion

Jimmy Buffett is not only a successful singer-songwriter but also a bestselling author and owner of two restaurant chains. A major philanthropist Buffett has been involved in many charitable works. His successful music career and business ventures have made him one of the richest singers in the world 2024.

4. Herb Alpert

Herb Alpert

Herb Alpert Net Worth: $900 million

The only musician with number 1 ranking on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 as vocalist and instrumentalist is none other than Herb Alpert. He has won a Tony Award, eight Grammy Awards and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. With a net worth of $900 million, he is counted among the top 10 richest singers in the world 2024.

5. Madonna

Madonna

Madonna Net Worth: $850 million

The Queen of Pop Madonna is among the wealthiest singers, the best-selling female recording artist of all time and the most successful solo artist. She was mentioned by Forbes as the top-earning female musician for a total of 11 times. Madonna holds many records in her name given by various prestigious magazines.

6. Celine Dion

Celine Dion

Celine Dion Net Worth: $800 million

Celine Dion is a versatile singer who has recorded songs in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Latin, Japanese and Chinese and specializes in pop, rock, R&B, gospel and classical music. One of the best-selling music artists of all time Celine is also one of the most successful vocalists in pop music.

7. Bono (Paul Hewson)

Paul David Hewson

Paul Hewson (Bono) Net Worth: $800 million

Paul Hewson, known by his stage name Bono, is the lead vocalist of the well-known rock band U2. He is one of the richest singers whose wealth comes from both music and his business ventures. He has received an honorary knighthood and many other awards for his service to music.

8. Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen Net Worth: $650 million

Bruce Springsteen is a singer, songwriter, and musician and the member of E Street Band. He is known for his successful experiment in the music industry, his socially conscious lyrics and energetic stage performances. Bruce has been included in the Rolling Stone’s list of the Greatest Artists of All Time.

9. Julio Iglesias

Julio Iglesias

Julio Iglesias Net Worth: $600 million

The most successful Spanish singer in the world, Julio Iglesias is also among the top 10 richest singers in the world as in 2024. His son Enrique is also a successful singer and songwriter. Julio has won many awards during his career and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1985.

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10. Kanye West

Kanye West's net worth

Kanye West Net Worth:$400 million

One of the greatest and most influential hip hop artists of all time, Kanye West is mentioned by the Forbes as one of the richest musician in the world. Other than music, majority of his wealth comes from other ventures like fashion, acting, film making and business

FAQs

Who is the richest singer in the world 2024?

Rihanna

Who is the richest female singer?

Rihanna

What is the net worth of Paul McCartney?

$1.2 billion

Who are among the top 5 richest singers in the world?

Rihanna, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Buffett, Herb Alpert, Madonna

What is the net worth of Celine Dion?

$800 million

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