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Celebrity Net Worth Index
The Richest Musicians in the World (2026)
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Last updated: 5 May 2026
Welcome to the Pop Quest Celebrity Net Worth Index — your real-time guide to the richest celebrities in the world.
This page focuses on one pop culture lane, making it easy to see who comes out on top in this category right now.
We also include legendary stars who have died, because their wealth, legacy, and impact on pop culture still shape the conversation today.
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Who is the richest musician in the world right now?
Right now, this is the name sitting at the top of this category in the Pop Quest money rankings.
Jay Z
£850 million
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867 profiles
| # | Celebrity | Worth | Pop Quest Rank | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jay Z
Musician · Global
|
£850 million | — | Global |
| 2 |
Paul McCartney
Musician · Global
|
£800 million | — | Global |
| 3 |
Sean Combs
Musician · Global
|
£700 million | — | Global |
| 4 |
Dr. Dre
Musician · Global
|
£650 million | — | Global |
| 5 |
Diddy
Musician · Global
|
£600 million | — | Global |
| 6 |
Rihanna
Musician · Global
|
£470 million | — | Global |
| 7 |
Taylor Swift
Musician · Global
|
£370 million | — | Global |
| 8 |
Beyonce Knowles
Musician · Global
|
£360 million | — | Global |
| 9 |
Beyoncé
Musician · Global
|
£360 million | — | Global |
| 10 |
Kanye West
Musician · Global
|
£360 million | — | Global |
| 11 |
Mick Jagger
Musician · UK
|
£360 million | — | UK |
| 12 |
Elton John
Musician · Global
|
£350 million | — | Global |
| 13 |
Michael JacksonRIP
Musician · Global
|
£350 million | — | Global |
| 14 |
Celine Dion
Musician · Global
|
£320 million | — | Global |
| 15 |
Dolly Parton
Musician · Global
|
£320 million | — | Global |
| 16 |
Elvis PresleyRIP
Musician · Global
|
£300 million | — | Global |
| 17 |
Lady Gaga
Musician · Global
|
£250 million | — | Global |
| 18 |
Quincy JonesRIP
Musician · Global
|
£250 million | — | Global |
| 19 |
Bono
Musician · UK
|
£230 million | — | UK |
| 20 |
Bruce Springsteen
Musician · Global
|
£215 million | — | Global |
| 21 |
Barbra Streisand
Musician · Global
|
£210 million | — | Global |
| 22 |
Justin Timberlake
Musician · Global
|
£196 million | — | Global |
| 23 |
Justin Bieber
Musician · Global
|
£190 million | — | Global |
| 24 |
Keith Richards
Musician · UK
|
£190 million | — | UK |
| 25 |
Mariah Carey
Musician · Global
|
£190 million | #53 | Global |
| 26 |
Axl Rose
Musician · Global
|
£180 million | — | Global |
| 27 |
George Strait
Musician · Global
|
£180 million | — | Global |
| 28 |
Ringo Starr
Musician · UK
|
£180 million | — | UK |
| 29 |
Roger Waters
Musician · UK
|
£180 million | — | UK |
| 30 |
Shakira
Musician · Global
|
£180 million | #15 | Global |
| 31 |
Ed Sheeran
Musician · UK
|
£160 million | — | UK |
| 32 |
James Hetfield
Musician · Global
|
£160 million | #67 | Global |
| 33 |
Adele
Musician · UK
|
£150 million | — | UK |
| 34 |
Bon Jovi
Musician · Global
|
£150 million | — | Global |
| 35 |
Brian May
Musician · UK
|
£150 million | — | UK |
| 36 |
BTS
Musician · Global
|
£150 million | — | Global |
| 37 |
Eric Clapton
Musician · UK
|
£150 million | — | UK |
| 38 |
John LennonRIP
Musician · Global
|
£150 million | — | Global |
| 39 |
Neil Young
Musician · Global
|
£150 million | — | Global |
| 40 |
Björn Ulvaeus
Musician · Global
|
£140 million | — | Global |
| 41 |
Tina TurnerRIP
Musician · Global
|
£140 million | — | Global |
| 42 |
Nick Mason
Musician · UK
|
£135 million | — | UK |
| 43 |
Adam Levine
Musician · Global
|
£130 million | — | Global |
| 44 |
Christina Aguilera
Musician · Global
|
£130 million | — | Global |
| 45 |
Drake
Musician · Global
|
£130 million | — | Global |
| 46 |
Jessica Simpson
Musician · Global
|
£130 million | — | Global |
| 47 |
The Edge
Musician · Global
|
£130 million | — | Global |
| 48 |
Ariana Grande
Musician · Global
|
£125 million | #52 | Global |
| 49 |
Chris Martin
Musician · UK
|
£125 million | — | UK |
| 50 |
Adam Clayton
Musician · Global
|
£120 million | — | Global |
| 51 |
Bob Dylan
Musician · Global
|
£120 million | — | Global |
| 52 |
Dave Matthews
Musician · Global
|
£120 million | — | Global |
| 53 |
Gene Simmons
Musician · Global
|
£120 million | — | Global |
| 54 |
George HarrisonRIP
Musician · Global
|
£120 million | — | Global |
| 55 |
Jimi HendrixRIP
Musician · Global
|
£120 million | — | Global |
| 56 |
Jon Bon Jovi
Musician · Global
|
£120 million | — | Global |
| 57 |
Lionel Richie
Musician · Global
|
£120 million | — | Global |
| 58 |
Phil Collins
Musician · UK
|
£120 million | — | UK |
| 59 |
Shania Twain
Musician · Global
|
£120 million | — | Global |
| 60 |
Steven Tyler
Musician · Global
|
£120 million | — | Global |
| 61 |
Usher
Musician · Global
|
£120 million | — | Global |
| 62 |
Lenny Kravitz
Musician · Global
|
£115 million | — | Global |
| 63 |
Charlie Watts
Musician · UK
|
£110 million | — | UK |
| 64 |
Katy Perry
Musician · Global
|
£110 million | — | Global |
| 65 |
Kenny Chesney
Musician · Global
|
£110 million | — | Global |
| 66 |
Max Martin
Musician · Global
|
£110 million | — | Global |
| 67 |
Miley Cyrus
Musician · Global
|
£110 million | — | Global |
| 68 |
George MichaelRIP
Musician · Global
|
£105 million | — | Global |
| 69 |
Barry Manilow
Musician · Global
|
£100 million | — | Global |
| 70 |
David BowieRIP
Musician · Global
|
£100 million | — | Global |
| 71 |
Garth Brooks
Musician · Global
|
£95 million | — | Global |
| 72 |
Janet Jackson
Musician · Global
|
£95 million | — | Global |
| 73 |
Nicki Minaj
Musician · Global
|
£95 million | #75 | Global |
| 74 |
Reba McEntire
Musician · Global
|
£95 million | — | Global |
| 75 |
Britney Spears
Musician · Global
|
£90 million | — | Global |
| 76 |
Chris Ludacris Bridges
Musician · Global
|
£90 million | — | Global |
| 77 |
David Gilmour
Musician · UK
|
£90 million | — | UK |
| 78 |
Kirk Hammett
Musician · Global
|
£90 million | — | Global |
| 79 |
Roger Daltrey
Musician · UK
|
£90 million | — | UK |
| 80 |
Andrea Bocelli
Musician · Global
|
£85 million | — | Global |
| 81 |
Carrie Underwood
Musician · Global
|
£85 million | — | Global |
| 82 |
Damon Albarn
Musician · UK
|
£85 million | — | UK |
| 83 |
Harry Styles
Musician · UK
|
£85 million | — | UK |
| 84 |
Keith Urban
Musician · Global
|
£85 million | — | Global |
| 85 |
Mary J. Blige
Musician · Global
|
£85 million | — | Global |
| 86 |
Pink
Musician · Global
|
£85 million | — | Global |
| 87 |
Prince (musician)RIP
Musician · Global
|
£85 million | — | Global |
| 88 |
Richard Wright
Musician · UK
|
£85 million | — | UK |
| 89 |
Benny Andersson
Musician · Global
|
£80 million | — | Global |
| 90 |
Freddie MercuryRIP
Musician · UK
|
£80 million | — | UK |
| 91 |
Lars Ulrich
Musician · Global
|
£80 million | — | Global |
| 92 |
Peter Gabriel
Musician · UK
|
£80 million | — | UK |
| 93 |
Robbie Williams
Musician · UK
|
£80 million | — | UK |
| 94 |
Stevie Nicks
Musician · Global
|
£80 million | — | Global |
| 95 |
The Cure
Musician · Global
|
£80 million | — | Global |
| 96 |
The Weeknd
Musician · Global
|
£80 million | — | Global |
| 97 |
Tim McGraw
Musician · Global
|
£80 million | — | Global |
| 98 |
Enya
Musician · UK
|
£75 million | — | UK |
| 99 |
Mike Rutherford
Musician · UK
|
£75 million | — | UK |
| 100 |
Pete Townshend
Musician · UK
|
£75 million | — | UK |
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