Michael Jackson – $825 million
Greatest Hits: Beat It, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal.
Michael Jackson is one of the most significant singers of the 20th century, that’s for sure. He first made his claim to fame as part of the Jackson 5 and his brothers, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon. Following their success, he started a solo career in 1971. We all know how that turned out, of course. He released timeless hits like “Bad” and “Thriller” that are still fan-favorites. Additionally, he became the third best-selling artist of all time.
Michael Jackson $825 Million
Jay-Z – $1 billion
Greatest Hits: Crazy in Love, Déjà vu, Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem).
Even if you don’t happen to be a fan of hip-hop, you must have heard of Jay-Z at some point or another. He’s the first rapper to reach an impressive net worth of $1 billion. That didn’t happen overnight. He’s grown and was able to adapt to the hip-hop music industry’s needs for decades now. Aside from being a talented rapper, this clearly shows his business skills. He’s signed on musicians such as Rihanna, who became huge sensations. Of course, he’s a songwriter and has written dozens of songs that went on to be massive hits.
Jay Z $1 Billion
