Kanye West becomes world's highest-paid musician on Forbes' list

Forbes dropped its annual list of highest-paid celebrities on Thursday, June 4, with Kanye West topping list of highest-paid music artist of 2020. Interestingly, Kanye West is t only highest-paid musician but also second-highest-paid celebrity overall. Read on to kw more details about story:

Kanye West tops Forbes’ list of highest-paid musicians

Kanye West has made it to top of list of highest-paid musicians and is second person on overall celeb list with $170 million, whereas his extended family member Kylie Jenner is at top of overall celebrity list with $590 million to her credit.

While Kanye West enjoys top-rank on list, Elton John mand to grab second position on list with reported earnings worth $81 million. He is followed by Ariana Grande on list with $72 million to her brand.

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fourth and fifth rank were scored by Jonas Brors and Chainsmokers respectively, with earnings of $68.5 and $68 million. Usually, music artists earn a living from selling records but a large percent of ir income comes from music tours and celebrity endorsements. Due to coronavirus pandemic, se tours have t been made possible. However, West also gets his income from his line of footwear named Yeezy sneakers.

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Kanye West's top-selling albums include Graduation, Yeezus, Jesus is King and Ye. He is currently highest-earning rapper in music industry with a net worth estimate of $170 million in 2020.

Forbes’ list of world’s highest-paid music artists (2020)

1. Kanye West $170 million
2. Elton John $81 million
3. Ariana Grande $72 million
4. Jonas Brors $68.5 million
5. Chainsmokers $68 million
6. Ed Sheeran $64 million
7. Taylor Swift $63.5 million
8. Post Malone $60 million
9. 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. Eagles $41 million
25. Metallica $40.5 million

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