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.
| Ranking | Name | Net worth (2024) | Nationality |
| 1. | Rihanna | $1.4 billion | Barbados |
| 2. | Paul McCartney | $1.2 billion | United Kingdom |
| 3. | Jimmy Buffett | $1 billion | United States |
| 4. | Herb Alpert | $900 million | United States |
| 5. | Madonna | $850 million | United States |
| 6. | Celine Dion | $800 million | Canada |
| 7. | Bono | $800 million | Ireland |
| 8. | Bruce Springsteen | $650 million | United States |
| 9. | Julio Iglesias | $600 million | Spain |
| 10 | Kanye West | $400 million | United 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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Rihanna
Rihanna
$1.2 billion
Rihanna, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Buffett, Herb Alpert, Madonna
$800 million
