Top 10 Richest Singers In 2014

Singers have always been notoriously rich, and having a wonderful voice can surely bring you several million dollars in the bank account if you know how to put it to good use. Some singers are more famous than others, and that is a known fact – while some musicians

are mainly known in their native country, others go on year-long world tours to meet with their fans. That being said, in this article you will find a list of the top 10 richest singers in 2014:

10. Pink

Everybody knows the energetic and talented Pink – as a matter of fact, she is considered to be not only one of the greatest stars in Australia, but in the entire world. Pink has sold millions of records worldwide, and she has managed to raise over $30 million dollars in her accounts, thus placing her amongst some of the world best paid singers in 2014.

9. Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga has always been an extremely talented and highly controversial artist ever since she has emerged in the music industry, and the American singer and celebrity is believed to have earned over $80 million only the last year. Lady Gaga is considered an inspiration, an icon and an idol, not only by music lovers but also by those who are passionate about the fashion industry as she is one of the stylish and most original performers in the entire world – everybody knows her for her unique sense of fashion, as well as for her one of a kind voice that has pleased tens of millions of people from all around the world.

8. Eminem

Most commonly known as the King of Rap, Eminem is believed to have a fortune of over $150 million and still growing – the rapper has been active over the past two decades, and some of his most notable songs are Recovery, Infinite or The Marshall Matters. One thing is for sure, though: Eminem has certainly defined the way we see rapping and he has brought his contribution to the music industry.

7. 50 Cent

50 Cent is also a very popular and controversial rapper and actors, and he has managed to break the records in the music industry more than once with his outstanding rap songs. 50 cent has been active in the music industry since 1996, and in addition to being a famous actor and singer he is also an entrepreneur with a fortune estimated at over $250 million.

6. Jay Z

Speaking of the rapping industry, no list of famous and rich rappers would be complete without mentioning the popular Jay Z whose fortune is currently estimated at over $500 million. Throughout his music career, the rapper Jay Z has launched several notable rap songs such as Young Forever, Run This Town or Holy Grail, in addition to tens of other world renowned rap songs that have made him famous.

5. Snoop Dogg

Born in 1971 in California, Snoop Dogg is believed to have a fortune estimated at around $120 million and he has been active in the music industry ever since 1992. Snoop Dogg is well known not only for being a popular rapper, singer and songwriter that has broken the music records more than once, but also because he is a very skilled and talented actor as well.

4. Sir Elton John

Sir Elton John is undoubtedly amongst the top 10 richest singers in 2014, with a fortune estimated at over $350 million – he is by far one of the most renowned and respected music money makers and he is constantly going on music tours all around the world. Elton John has managed to make a name and a reputation for himself as an English pianist, composer, singer, songwriter and actor – as a matter of fact, he is considered to be the second richest singer in the United Kingdom, and throughout his career that spread over four decades the artist has managed to sell over 250 million records, thus placing him on the list of the most successful and prolific artists of all time.

In the 1970s, Sir Elton John had tens of different hits on the top charts, he won a variety of awards from the Golden Globe Award to no less than six Grammy awards and an Academy Award.

3. Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez fortune is estimated at over $250 million and she is a famous American dancer, fashion designer, actress, singer and record producer – at the same time, J. Lo has also been rated as one of the most famous and wealthy Hispanics living in the United States of America. Not only does J Lo have her own clothing and perfume line but she is also a successful business woman, and she has also managed to make a lot of money by signing a contract with American Idol where she worked as a judge.

2. Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi’s fortune was of approximately $79 million as of summer 2013. The Bon Jovi is an American rock band that was formed back in 1983 in New Jersey, US and it consists of the lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, the drummer Rico Torres, the guitarist Richie Sambora and David Bryan. The band has been active for more than thirty years and it has become extremely popular – as a matter of fact, Bon Jovi has managed to get worldwide recognition after they have launched Slippery When Wet, their most successful album. The band had no less than 13 hits on the US top 40 songs and some of their most popular songs include Wanted Dead Or Alive, Bed Of Roses, I’ll Be There For You, Living On A Prayer or the well-known You Give Love A Bad Name.

1. Madonna

The number one on the list of the top 10 richest singers in 2014 is certainly Madonna, as she is by far the most famous Hollywood female singer and musician – she has managed to achieve great glory and recognition starting with the 1980s, and she has even managed to pass Lady Gaga in terms of money and fame. The MDNA Tour is undoubtedly one of the most popular ones in the world, and Madonna has been rated the world’s highest paid musician back in 2013 – as a matter of fact, the singer has managed to get over $125 million last year alone, thanks to the tour. She also has a clothing line and a fragrance that add to her salary.