Who would’ve thought that following your dream would also mean you fill your wallet with an umpteen amount of money? This is the case with most famous singers who started their music career with a simple dream of becoming famous, writing songs, joining a band, or breaking out as a solo star – whatever their dream might have been, it was rooted in their love for music.
However, what they might not have given importance to at the beginning is the money that is made from selling out stadiums and arenas for live show performances, making albums, and selling merchandise. This is a significant factor. Each year, more people are added to the list of the richest musicians in the world. Keep reading to find out who they are and what they’re worth!
Ed Sheeran
Sheeran happens to be the youngest one on our list. The 31-year-old singer and songwriter are worth a whopping $200 million. And, by the looks of his records and hits, this is only the beginning for him. It seems that the numbers will only go up for Sheeran in the upcoming years. Ed had a dream of becoming a singer from a very young age; the now-singer started by making videos of himself singing and posting them to youtube, because of which he started getting noticed.
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Celine Dion
Celine Dion is the best-selling Canadian singer of all time. The 54-year-old has quite several sources from where she earns her income. The singer has sung in many different languages, including Latin, German, and Chinese. The Ttanic song, known by the name of “My Heart Will Go On,” is what turned Dion into the megastar that she is today. She has many businesses from where she has money coming in, such as her residency, which is worth a hundred million dollars, and her other venture Celine Dion Parfums. The singer’s net worth is $800 million!
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Rihanna
Even though the singer hasn’t released any music at all in the last six years, the new mom has been making money through other ventures. The singer, songwriter, and businesswoman are worth a whopping $1.7 billion, and a decent amount of her success comes from her cosmetic line known as Fenty Beauty, which she co-owns with LVMH. The company on its own is worth around $2.8 million, and the 34-year-old also owns a stake of 30% in the Savage x Fenty lingerie line. Rihanna remains to be on the top of the list of the richest female celebrities in the world.
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