Eminem – $210 million
Greatest Hits: The Real Slim Shady, Superman, Not Afraid
Eminem is the most popular rapper ever. He is also a songwriter, composing all his own songs and helping to launch his company, Shady Records, which houses artists including Yelawolf, 50 Cent, Obie Trice, and more. Eminem (born Marshall Mathers) sold over 230 million albums, earning 15 Grammys, 8 AMAs, 17 BMAs, an Oscar, and more. Nine of his albums charted 200 charts top of the Billboard, rendering him a list.
Eminem
John Lennon – $800 million
Greatest Hits: Working Class Hero, Imagine
Very few artists are like John Lennon. Born in Liverpool, the British singer-songwriter was a co-founder of The Beatles. He originally founded his first band as a child, named Quarrymen. He composed (and co-wrote) many of The Beatles’ greatest hits and even had successful hits for his solo career like “Imagine,” “War is Over” and “Working Class Hero.” Lennon was renowned for his acerbic social commentary and wit, penning songwriting and poetry.
John Lennon
