Eminem – $210 million
Greatest Hits: The Real Slim Shady, Superman, Not Afraid
The most famous rapper ever is Eminem. He is also a songwriter, writing all of his own music and launching his label, Shady Records, including Yelawolf, 50 Cent, Obie Trice, and more. Over 230 million albums have been sold by Eminem (born Marshall Mathers), winning 15 Grammys, 8 AMAs, 17 BMAs, an Oscar, and more. Nine of his albums grabbed the Billboard’s Top 200 charts, making him the only artist ever to achieve that feat. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, where he still lives.
Eminem
John Lennon – $800 million
Greatest Hits: Working Class Hero, Imagine
Very few musicians are as impactful as John Lennon. The British singer-songwriter, born in Liverpool, was the co-founder of The Beatles. As a teenager, he actually formed his first band, called Quarrymen. He wrote (and co-wrote) many of The Beatles’ greatest hits and also had successful solo career hits such as “Imagine,” “War is Over and “Working Class Hero.” He was married to singer Yoko Ono, with whom he formed Plastic Ono. Lennon was known for his acerbic social criticism and wit, penning extra songwriting sketches and poems.
John Lennon
