He turned his solo piano show into something that he could manipulate and excite audiences with quickly by adding Broadway flair to his appearance and sound. Soon enough, Elton John accrued $500 million for his music, and he has played for more famous people than most. Elton John is currently in the top 10 highest-paid musicians of all time, even though he isn’t one of the overall wealthiest.
Jay-Z ($900 million)
Joke’s on you, Jay-Z very well might be the wealthiest musician to ever live, if his properties ever got valued. Although it is recorded that Jay-Z is worth roughly $900 million, he did not claim his properties in his taxes this year, potentially leaving behind another $2.4-40 million worth of dividends that have yet to be upturned.
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