Artist Wealth Rankings in the music industry refers to the systematic evaluation and listing of musicians based on their net worth and financial success. These rankings, primarily published by Forbes and other financial publications, track artists' wealth from music sales, touring, business ventures, and investments. As of 2024, Jay-Z leads with $2.5 billion¹, followed by Taylor Swift at $1.6 billion² and Rihanna at $1.4 billion³. These rankings highlight how modern artists diversify beyond music into fashion, beauty, technology, and other business sectors to build substantial wealth.