1 – Jay-Z

American rapper Jay-Z, whose fortune is estimated at $2.5 billion, is a shining example of how a musician can thrive as a businessman. One of the key elements of his financial success is the entertainment agency he founded, Roc Nation. However, Jay-Z's ambitions extend far beyond the music industry. Today, he owns stakes in several high-yielding enterprises, including luxurious champagne brand Armand de Brignac and cognac brand D'USSÉ. He also invests in taxi service Uber and music streaming service Tidal.

2 – Rihanna

Barbadian R&B singer Rihanna, with a fortune of $1.7 billion, also earns not only through concert tours and album sales. She has founded and successfully developed her cosmetic brand, Fenty Beauty, which is now a leader in the global market for inclusive beauty. In addition, the artist participates in various advertising campaigns for fashion brands, bringing her significant income.

3 – Taylor Swift

According to Forbes, American pop singer Taylor Swift earned nearly $500 million, resulting in her total capital growing to $1.1 billion last year. Unlike her counterparts in the industry, Swift's main source of income remains the stage. In 2023, her global tour, The Eras Tour, became the most profitable in history, grossing over $1 billion, and the eponymous concert film turned out to be the highest-grossing in its category and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award.

4 - Madonna

Madonna, a recognized legend of the American music industry, continues to amaze the world with her successes. In 2023, she celebrated 40 years of her music career by embarking on a world tour called The Celebration Tour. In addition to this, Madonna is also involved in entrepreneurship and collaborates with global brands, promoting their products. All this has allowed the artist to increase her capital to $850 million over the past 12 months.

5 - Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre, one of the most respected and influential hip-hop artists, closes out the top 5 richest musicians. Currently, he is primarily engaged in producing. However, his income is not limited to this. Dr. Dre participates in various advertising campaigns, which also brings him a decent profit. Currently, his total capital is estimated at $800 million.