Dr. Dre – $820m

Everything started with his hit single Set It Off in 1996, but Dr. Dre has done a lot since then. Dr. Dre is actually the man behind NWA Records, and the man who discovered Eminem, and has dramatically increased his net worth when he started his electronics company, Beats By Dre, and even dabbled in acting for a bit. Recently, he produced his dramatic and violent biographical film, Straight Outta Compton.

Dr. Dre – $700m

James Cameron – $700m

James Cameron is the ridiculously talented director, who has directed such hits like Titanic and Avatar amongst plenty of others. James actually met his wife, Suzy Amis, when she played the protagonist’s granddaughter in Titanic. Cameron is also generous with his donations to philanthropic and environmental caused that he is passionate about. We cannot wait for the next Avatar epic, whenever that actually ends up coming out! Stay tuned, Cameron fans.

James Cameron – $700m

Jay-Z – $1bn

Yup, you read that right. Jay-Z is currently estimated to have a net worth of around 1 billion dollars! He is known to be an absolute star of Rap, which is pretty fitting then considering he is married to Queen Beyonce herself. He has been in the music business for at least three decades now, as well as dabbled in film production, and recently worked on the unusually sweet project, Annie.

Jay-Z – $700m

P Diddy – $855m

P Diddy, AKA Sean Combs, has also been in the music business for a while now, and even though he is not so much in the limelight nowadays, he has kept his millions, don’t worry! Diddy was a household name among pop and hip-hop fans alike, appearing on MTV almost constantly. Today, he is something of a historical icon, without much in the way of an active participation in today’s music industry.

P Diddy – $760m

Madonna – $800m

Queen of Pop, Madonna, has had an incredibly successful career over the years and has earned the salary to show for it! Madonna began her life as a humble and sweet-natured university student from a rough neighborhood, having to struggle through poverty and the effects of violent crime before making it into the late 20th century’s musical stage. From that moment onward, she has continued to wow us through the decades with her many different styles, both musical and fashion-wise.

Madonna – $800m

U2 – $838m

U2 was one of the most successful bands around in its time. Formed in 1976, the Irish band consists of Bono, Adam Clayton, the Edge, and Larry Mullen Jr., and four decades later they are still worth $838 million! U2 have largely faded into obscurity in the modern pop world, being replaced by younger and brighter stars. They may not be in fashion any longer, but older listeners still adore their classics.

U2 – $838m