Kanye West Tops Forbes’ annual Highest-paid musician list.
Forbes is back with another annual list, this time for Highest-paid celebrities of 2020. The highest-paid celebs earned a combined $6,1 billion before taxes and fees, which is $200 million less than 2019, after the global pandemic lockdown around the world.
The Highest-paid celebrity list is topped by Kylie Jenner with $590 million. Kanye West is ranked number 2 on the list with $170 million, followed by Roger Federer $106 million, Cristiano Ronaldo $105 million, and Lionel Messi $104 million.
Elton John, the next artist on the list, came in at No. 13 overall (No. 2 in music) with earnings of $81 million.West is No. 2 with $170 million, well behind him. Ariana Grande, the highest-ranking female musician at No. 17, has earned $72 million, the Jonas Brothers have earned $68.5 million, and the Chainsmokers have earned $68 million, making them the next three highest-paid musicians.
Highest-Paid Celebrities of 2020:
01. Kylie Jenner – $590 million
02. Kanye West – $170 million
03. Roger Federer – $106.3 million
04. Cristiano Ronaldo – $105 million
05. Lionel Messi – $104 million
06. Tyler Perry – $97 million
07. Neymar – $95.5 million
08. Howard Stern – $90 million
09. LeBron James – $88.2 million
10. Dwayne Johnson – $87.5 million
11. Rush Limbaugh – $85 million
12. Ellen DeGeneres – $84 million
13. Bill Simmons – $82.5 million
14. Elton John – $81 million
15. James Patterson – $80 million-
16. Stephen Curry – $74.4 million
17. Ariana Grande – $72 million
18. Ryan Reynolds – $71.5 million
19. Gordon Ramsay – $70 million
20. Jonas Brothers – $68.5 million
21. The Chainsmokers – $68 million
22. Dr. Phil McGraw – $65.5 million
23. Ed Sheeran – $64 million
24. Kevin Durant – $63.9 million
25. Taylor Swift – $63.5 million
Kanye West, who’s ranked number 2 on the highest-paid celebrities, makes him the highest-paid musician of 2020. The next musician on the list is Elton John with $81 million, who’s at No. 13 overall (Highest-Paid Celebrities). The third highest-paid musician of this year is Ariana Grande with $72 million, which makes her the highest-paid female musician of 2020. Check out the full list below.
Highest-Paid Musicians of 2020.
01. Kanye West – $170 million
02. Elton John – $81 million
03. Ariana Grande – $72 million
04. Jonas Brothers – $68.5 million
05. Chainsmokers – $68 million
06. Ed Sheeran – $64 million
07. Taylor Swift – $63.5 million
08. Post Malone – $60 million
09. Rolling Stones – $59 million
10. Marshmello – $56 million
11. Shawn Mendes – $54.5 million
12. Jay-Z – $53.5 million
13. Billie Eilish – $53 million
14. BTS – $50 million
15. Drake – $49 million
16. Jennifer Lopez – $47.5 million
17. Pink – $47 million
18. Rihanna – $46 million
19. Luke Bryan – $45.5 million
20. Backstreet Boys – $45 million
21. Phil Collins – $45 million
22. Blake Shelton – $43.5 million
23. Celine Dion – $42 million
24. The Eagles – $41 million
25. Metallica – $40.5 million
Check out the full list here.
