Robert Johnson – $500,000 (estate)
However, his life has gone relatively undocumented despite the fact that he was a blues pioneer. Despite this, his music continues to be a part of people’s lives today. He took part in a number of recording sessions, but only managed to complete 29 songs. Unfortunately, he did not live long enough to see them through to victory. Following his death, Don Law re-released them as singles. His lyrics and guitar style have been successfully plagiarized by other musicians.
Eminem – $210 million
Eminem is one of the most well-known rappers in the world, and he has a large following. Obie Trice, 50 Cent, and Yelawolf were among the artists who signed to his label, Shady Records, which he started in 2003. The albums by Eminem have sold more than 230 million copies worldwide. In addition, he’s received 15 Grammys, 17 BMAs, and eight American Music Awards in the past. The rapper has nine singles that have reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The only other person who has accomplished such an incredible feat is him.