Sean Combs AKA P. Diddy – $855 million
Greatest Hits: Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down, Bad Boy Life, I Need A Girl.
The music industry has embraced Sean Combs, better known by his stage name P. Diddy, as he has risen to prominence over the course of his career. With his debut album, “No Way Out,” he made a name for himself. The album was certified seven times platinum, which is an extremely rare accomplishment for a debut album. Naturally, the first album was followed by a series of more commercially successful releases. Ironically, he’s become well-known for his penchant for changing his name on numerous occasions.
Michael Jackson – $825 million
Greatest Hits: Beat It, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal.
It is without a doubt that Michael Jackson is one of the most influential singers to have emerged during the twentieth century. As a member of the Jackson family, he rose to fame alongside his brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon, and became known as “The Jackson 5.” As a result of their commercial success, he decided to pursue a solo career in 1971. Of course, we all know how that ended up working out in the end. The songs “Bad” and “Thriller” were timeless hits for him, and they are still popular today. In addition, he surpassed Elvis Presley to become the third most successful recording artist of all time.