The World’s Highest Paid Musicians in 2013

You might have read our post back in may around the Worlds 50 Richest Dj’s in 2013, released by Celebrity Net Worth, and now Forbes is back with the World’s Highest Paid Musicians in 2013. Taking from musicians across all genres and platforms, you’ll notice a nice selection of Hip Hop superstars, country singers, pop superstars, and 2 Djs (Tiesto and Calvin Harris) making the list as well. Mo money, mo problems. See the full list of the World’s 25 Highest Paid Musicians in 2013 below.

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 Forbes’ World’s Highest-Paid Musicians of 2013

1. Madonna – $125 million
2. Lady Gaga – $80 million
3. Bon Jovi – $79 million
4. Toby Keith – $65 million
5. Coldplay – $64 million.
6. Justin Bieber – $58 million
7. Taylor Swift – $55 million
8. Elton John – $54 million
9. Kenny Chesney – $53 million
9. Beyoncé – $53 million (tie)
11. Sean “Diddy” Combs – $50 million
12. Sir Paul McCartney – $47 million
13. Calvin Harris – $46 million
14. Jennifer Lopez – $45 million
15. Roger Waters – $44 million
16. Muse – $43 million (tie)
16. Rihanna – $43 million (tie)
18. Jay Z – $42 million
18. One Direction – $42 million (tie)
20. Dr. Dre – $40 million
20. Red Hot Chili Peppers ($40 million, tie)
22. Rolling Stones – $39 million (tie)
22. Katy Perry – $39 million (tie)
24. Tim McGraw – $33 million (tie)
25. Pink – $32 million (tie)
25. Tiësto – $32 million (tie)

The World’s Highest Paid Musicians in 2013