6 Richest Soul Musicians
While they’ve been giving us the feels with their beats, these soulful crooners have also been collecting some serious dough. Ready to dive into the luxurious world of soul and find out who’s the richest soul musicians?
1. Diana Ross
- Net Worth: $250 million.
- Soul Stash: From The Supremes to her dazzling solo career, Diana’s got a golden voice and a bank balance to match.
2. Stevie Wonder
- Net Worth: $200 million.
- Soul Stash: Stevie’s career spans decades, and with hits in every era, his royalty checks have been nothing short of wonderful!
3. Lionel Richie
- Net Worth: $200 million.
- Soul Stash: Apart from his solo career, remember Richie was part of The Commodores. Plus, his ventures in TV (ahem, American Idol) have kept the money rolling.
4. James Brown
- Net Worth: At the time of his passing $100 million.
- Soul Stash: Hits, tours, appearances – James Brown was a machine, and his hard work definitely paid off.
5. Aretha Franklin
- Net Worth: At the time of her passing $18 million.
- Soul Stash: Aretha had hits across decades and her voice, well, it’s timeless. The royalties keep rolling in even today.
6. Marvin Gaye
- Net Worth: Although Marvin faced financial troubles, at the height of his career, he was worth 9 millions, adjusting for inflation.
- Soul Stash: Marvin’s timeless hits still generate considerable royalties.
