Richest Music People
The wealthiest people in the music world, ranked by estimated net worth.
The richest in this ranking is Jay-Z with an estimated net worth of $2.5B (Forbes 2026). The list ranks 10 names by estimated wealth.
#1
Jay-Z
Music · United States
$2.5B
Money from: Roc Nation, D'Usse, Armand de Brignac
Est. Forbes 2026
#2
Rihanna
Music · Barbados
$1.7B
Money from: Fenty Beauty, Savage X Fenty, Music royalties
Est. Forbes 2026
#3
Taylor Swift
Music · United States
$1.6B
Money from: Music catalog, Eras Tour, Real estate
Est. Forbes 2026
#4
Paul McCartney
Music · United Kingdom
$1.3B
Money from: Beatles catalog, Touring, MPL Communications
Est. Sunday Times Rich List 2026
#5
Bruce Springsteen
Music · United States
$1.1B
Money from: Catalog sale to Sony, Touring
Est. Forbes 2026
#6
Madonna
Music · United States
$850M
Money from: Music catalog, Touring, Maverick
Est. Forbes 2026
#7
Beyonce
Music · United States
$800M
Money from: Music, Ivy Park, Cecred
Est. Forbes 2026
#8
Kanye West
Music · United States
$400M
Money from: Yeezy, Music
Est. Forbes 2026
#9
Ed Sheeran
Music · United Kingdom
$300M
Money from: Music catalog, Touring, Royalties
Est. Sunday Times Rich List 2026
#10
Drake
Music · Canada
$270M
Money from: Music, OVO, Endorsements
Est. Forbes 2026
| # | Name | Category | Country | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay-Z | Music | United States | $2.5B |
| 2 | Rihanna | Music | Barbados | $1.7B |
| 3 | Taylor Swift | Music | United States | $1.6B |
| 4 | Paul McCartney | Music | United Kingdom | $1.3B |
| 5 | Bruce Springsteen | Music | United States | $1.1B |
| 6 | Madonna | Music | United States | $850M |
| 7 | Beyonce | Music | United States | $800M |
| 8 | Kanye West | Music | United States | $400M |
| 9 | Ed Sheeran | Music | United Kingdom | $300M |
| 10 | Drake | Music | Canada | $270M |
All net worth figures are estimates compiled from publicly reported sources (Forbes, Bloomberg, Sunday Times Rich List, reputable media). Figures fluctuate daily with markets, currency, and private holdings; treat all values as approximate. Last bulk update: 2026-06-15.