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The richest pop stars PHOTO:Getty images
By Wesley KIpng'enoh (@wess_kipp)
They are the rulers of the entertainment industry. Yet, they dare venture into other businesses just to be on top of their game. Their versatility,simply pays them millions of dollars.
Here is revealed list of top ten most valuable music stars
10. Kanye West - $100m
Well, an estimated net worth of $100 million, (Ksh 9 billion )... the ‘Yeezus’ star fortune is apparent thanks to his many business endeavours, live shows and releases.
9. Pink - $110m
Her tour around the world seems to be endless, at least for the last one year. She just finished her 'Truth About Love' tour, and with an estimated net worth of $110 million (Ksh 9 billion ), she cannot help but take a rest.
8. Justin Timberlake - $115m (Ksh 10 billion)
Versatility. One day he does Hollywood, the next day, he sings Holy Grail. Why can’t he net this surely, he sure can.
7. Justin Bieber - $130m
Call him naughty, sissy, whatever words you can come up with. His net worth is $130 million (Ksh 11 billion).
6. Usher - $140m
He is a legend, we all saw him introduce some clever dance to RnB. And now he is at number 6! His business is definitely thriving, giving an estimated $140m net worth (Ksh 12 billion ).
5. Eminem - $140m
He is a mix of 2, sorry 3 things: Entrepreneur. Rap superstar and Producer. Not surprising that he makes a $140 million kill (Ksh 12 billion).
4. Taylor Swift - $150m
She broke all the odds as she grew up. In fact she was the highest grossing artiste last year. No wonder she does $150 million(Ksh 22 billion) despite her young age.
3. Lady Gaga - $190m
Mother Monster, the Applause singer is probably one of the most popular superstars. She does $190 million dollars ( Ksh 16 billion ).
2. Beyonce - $350m
Drunk in love and money, I should add. She commands fashion, music, ..generally all attention. She has a variety of products to her name: her fragrance range, her tours, releases, merchandise . All summing up to that $350 million net worth (Ksh 29 billion).
1. Jay-Z - $500m
The Holy Grail star is undisputed. His business empire is thriving, and his wife is the second on the list. How much better can it get? He did a staggering $500 million, that’s about….eeeeh let’s see, Ksh 42 billion of our Kenyan shillings!
(Credit: TheRichest.Com/Billboard's 2014 Money Makers) Photos: Getty Images
