These Iconic Songwriters Made Insane Fortunes

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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