Jay-Z – $1 billion
Greatest Hits: Crazy in Love, Déjà vu, Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem).
No matter if you’re a fan of hip-hop or not, you’ve probably heard of Jay-Z at one point or another. He’s the very first rapper to reach an incredible $1 billion net worth. Of course, this feat didn’t happen overnight. Throughout his career. Jay-Z has been able to grow and evolve, adapting to the needs of the fans and the hip-hop music industry through the decades. Aside from being a talented rapper, this obviously showcases his excellent business skills. He’s also signed other famous singers like Rihanna. It goes without saying since he’s on this list, but he’s written many successful hits as well.
Jay Z $1 Billion
Jon Bon Jovi – $410 million
Greatest Hits: Wanted Dead or Alive, Livin’ on a Prayer, It’s My Life.
As Jon Bon Jovi’s career went on, his music was able to keep up with his immense success. As of now, he’s sold more than 120 million albums globally. This just goes to show how he managed to make his millions. He’s definitely proved that rock music has a massive fan base and is one of the highest-paying genres in the music industry. He might only have two solo albums, but together with his iconic band, Bon Jovi, he’s released 13 studio albums. The most incredible thing is that he kept his relevance going through the decades. His band became successful in the mid-80s and to this day is one of the most popular rock bands. As a matter of fact, Jon was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009.
Jon Bon Jovi $410 Million
