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Tuesday 19 November 2013

Forbes List Of The World's 25 Highest-Paid Musicians 2013...

The list of the 2013 highest paid musicians in the world has been released by Forbes and Madonna reigns supreme. The 'Material Girl' surpassed singer Lady Gaga and veteran rockers Bon Jovi as the highest-paid musician in 2013. See the top 10 highest paid (from June 2012-June 2013) below..

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. Beyonce - $53 million (tie)

See the rest after the cut....
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)

at 11/19/2013 09:40:00 pm

137 comments:

  1. Unknown19 November 2013 at 21:42

    Wack list :(

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    1. Unknown19 November 2013 at 23:01

      I think too this list is so wack

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    2. Kay19 November 2013 at 23:16

      The list nor pure..

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    3. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 00:05

      Super wack bro

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    4. Oluwadamilola20 November 2013 at 00:56

      What do i know? Nada!

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    5. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 06:10

      D list is just d highest paid, p.diddy is waaaaaaaay richer than all of them, this nigga has CIROC VODKA.........

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    6. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 07:15

      Rock music pays better, than hip pop.

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    7. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 08:10

      Ndi ocha ana aghori anyi...smh

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  2. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 21:45

    Cool list!!!!!!! So happy 4 my Queen Bey

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  3. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 21:45

    Madonna - $125
    Dat babe stil own tite
    Well 9ja go join one day

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  4. Mr Dalvin19 November 2013 at 21:50

    J Lo ahead of RiRi? Wat a surprise

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  5. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 21:50

    This Gaga ehn!!!!!!!!!! Madonna my love














    Make Free Calls With Your Mtn Line

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  6. Unknown19 November 2013 at 21:51

    Hmmmm,wat of kanya west?

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    1. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 09:30

      Good question. ....with all his latest paparazzi. ....

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  7. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 21:52

    I can't see tiwa savage's name ere, Y?

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  8. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 21:55

    Wow money speaks

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  9. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 21:56

    i don't think this list is genuine o, judging from whr Pdiddy is, he shldnt evn make the list.

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    1. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 23:13

      U obviously don't know sean combs at all!!!!

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    2. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 08:27

      Yes oo, it's obvious dat u don't knw sean combs at all coz he is d richest hip hop artiste

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  10. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 21:57

    After all Myley cyrus crazy fever, she no enter??? i no trust this compilation sha.

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  11. Unknown19 November 2013 at 21:57

    Yeebah,...tot riri will be in da first ten.big up to taylor swift.

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  12. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 21:58

    i don't think this list is genuine o, judging from whr Pdiddy is, he shldnt evn make the list.

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  13. jaybeyblu19 November 2013 at 21:58

    Interesting! Thot Madge was retired? Good on her. Jay and 1direction tho...hehehe *hiding face* it's all good tho. Carter Dynasty still rules.

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  14. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 21:58

    First to comment...YAGA!

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  15. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 21:58

    Ok next

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  16. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 21:59

    Chaiii. Only few rappers. Even dis new generation rappers are nt dere sef

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  17. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 21:59

    I guess Mr West isn't gonna rest until he fires at Forbes.

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  18. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 21:59

    Evn ppl way never hold mic since 1992, then still put them.

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    1. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:57

      Hahahaha

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    2. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 08:25

      Lwkmd I don't fink diz is true na assumptions. See jay z p diddy kanye wasn't in d list sef na lie jorrrr #unicjane

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    3. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 08:32

      Lwkmd I don't fink diz is true na assumptions. See jay z p diddy kanye wasn't in d list sef na lie jorrrr #unicjane

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  19. Unknown19 November 2013 at 22:00

    No hip hop in the top ten? Interesting!

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  20. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:00

    JLo got more paid than Jay Z, Rihanna and Katy Perry? Wow, mama ain't slowing down... Love it

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  21. Unknown19 November 2013 at 22:00

    Imagine Beyonce at num 9 & Jay zee num 18. Na wa oooo. But this Madona too much sha. Up on d noice wey lady gaga dey make so, Madona even beat her wit $45. Hmmm, no be small tin oo

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  22. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:01

    Madonna making more money than Beyonce n Jay Z combined,then why all the hype? I can see it's white man thing.

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  23. BONARIO NNAGS19 November 2013 at 22:01

    hehehehehe where's Rick ross?

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310

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    1. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:59

      "We talking money, u talking Nonsense" Guess we all know who d joke's on now!

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    2. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 00:20

      @ anonym. 10:59, lol dts epic, the joke's sure on mr ross.

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  24. Igor19 November 2013 at 22:02

    Maddie always on top of her game.Bitter that my Icons Dre,Diddy and Jay-Z weren't in the top 10.It also shows that Rick Ross,Lil Wayne,Nicky Minaj and the entire YMCMB crew are noise makers.If the list is anything to go by,it clearly shows that white people dominate record sales and tours.By the way,I am not a racist

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  25. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:03

    Ha were is 2face & d rest?

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  26. Unknown19 November 2013 at 22:08

    money, money and more money. money is the name of the game

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  27. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:08

    Which one be tie? The rest na coat? There should be a list of inspiring artiste too lets see if any of them will make it.*flourish.looks side ways

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    1. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 07:08

      Illiterate.tie between bey n chesney at $53m each.

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  28. Unknown19 November 2013 at 22:09

    I know some of you will misunderstand this list as usual,highest paid doesn't actually mean the richest musicians.

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    1. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 06:46

      Yes you are right, but how ever madona still remains the wealthiest musician with over 1 billion dollars as her net worth

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    2. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 08:32

      Yeah help me tell them oooooo jay z and d others might just b doing charity for receiving DAt low for a job n itz also market strategy 'lower the pay higher the jobs' #Jane

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  29. Unknown19 November 2013 at 22:10

    Beyonce still going strong after no new material, only black in d top 1o!proud of her #inspired #greatness *onyxgodwin*

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  30. Rough Diamond19 November 2013 at 22:11

    I definitely know gaga will be among dis list!
    Love u lady gaga!

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  31. Unknown19 November 2013 at 22:13

    Beyonce still going strong after no new material, only black d top 1o!proud of her #inspired #greatness *onyxgodwin*

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  32. Unknown19 November 2013 at 22:13

    Beyonce still going strong after no new material, only black d top 1o!proud of her #inspired #greatness *onyxgodwin*

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  33. Rough Diamond19 November 2013 at 22:13

    I definitely know gaga will be among d listed! No 2 for dat matter!
    Love u lady gaga!

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  34. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:14

    Most paid? Who pays them again?

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  35. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:15

    Ewooo.. No nigerian made it 2 d list.. SMH tank God my childhood friend n bestle did, taylor swift

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  36. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:15

    naija celeb go start complain say their names no appear here.we are talking of multimillion dollars deals not naira that cannot buy mr bigs meat pie.

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  37. h.e.i bishop19 November 2013 at 22:15

    mhen dis guys r really making a hell of cash... so musicians earn more than footballers?
    dreaming of bn africa slim carlos.

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  38. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:18

    Fuck yh.qieen bey has done nothing for almost two yrs now? Yet shes in top ten.........

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    1. jaybeyblu19 November 2013 at 22:31

      Ssssshhh quiet! U obviously know nothing about anything. Were u in d village when she did superbowl or the mrs. Carter tour? Welcome back to civilization! Now catch up b4u start running ur mouth

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    2. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 23:43

      No u shud be d one quiet she is d most overhyped celeb in d world evry american knows dat

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    3. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 23:44

      Buahahahahahahaaaa you wicked! Knew wueva disses dem jaybeyonceblue,u gon strike!

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    4. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 00:58

      @ jaybeyblu - best reply ever.....#thumbs up

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    5. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 10:57

      Beyonce hs a lot of endorsements including the highest selling celebrity perfume. Plus she's been on tour all year nd I mean selling out stadiums kind of tour nt club appearances. Don't necessarily like d bitch but that's one hardworkin mothafuckin bitch

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  39. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:18

    Linda, do you mean the highest paid musicians in the World or in the USA, oops if it were to be highest paid in the world, so none of our African/ Nigerian artists made the list. what about Kanye West.

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  40. Unknown19 November 2013 at 22:19

    no Kanye? No CB? Wonderful!

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  41. Chikaka19 November 2013 at 22:20

    Calvin Harris - $46 million!!!! This dude has come far.

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  42. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:24

    Wiaz Rick ross da boss? #Huh! Wia are the rich gang crews?.. I dey laff!!!! They just answering names, making mouth.

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    1. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:29

      You think say na change dem dey talk? We talking money u talking Nonsense!!!

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    2. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:32

      Who says The Rich Gang team are making mouth.... Stop beefing please. They still gat their cash my dear

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  43. Bonita Bislam19 November 2013 at 22:24

    Not interested

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  44. Unknown19 November 2013 at 22:25

    Forbes dey craze abi why am I not seeing any 9ja artiste here God purnish una first to comment

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  45. Unknown19 November 2013 at 22:29

    Abeg!?
    Wetin dem dey pay madonna for? I nor understand!?
    And when then donjazzy and banky w go enter this list? :D

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  46. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:29

    Lmao...I don't see Nicki minaj on the list..awww and her ass is really trying *holds laugh*

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  47. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:32

    I don't believe this , there is raicisim .

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  48. Unknown19 November 2013 at 22:32

    N̲̅Ø naija artiste here......#SMH

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  49. Ginger19 November 2013 at 22:35

    What about that naked girl? I have forgotton her name Miley or what so despite all her nakedness she is not on the list?SMH for her.

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  50. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:35

    God punish u Dia ewu Gambia.......beta hold ur useless laff. u fink Nicki. Z u sick mate thunder fire U swear down

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  51. michael thomas19 November 2013 at 22:38

    Pls don't be angry let me ask. IS ERIGGA NO AMONG?

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    1. Anonymous12 May 2014 at 09:34

      U nor well o,erigga my fucking ass!!!,that nigga won't be on this list 200 yrs from now....lwkmd!!

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  52. scenty19 November 2013 at 22:48

    Money speaking so drastically.

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  53. Unknown19 November 2013 at 22:54

    where are the rappers

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  54. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 22:55

    Soooo...Kanye West is not on this list ehn? And we won't hear word about how great he is. Even Taylor Swift is higher than Jay Z. Nonsense low-self-esteem-masquerading-as-arrogance rappers.

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  55. babyk19 November 2013 at 23:06

    Bro Dbanj wey dey buy suit 1million, I no see him name for list o! Lmfao... *Awon Smelling*

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    1. Anonymous22 November 2013 at 10:50

      Awon Yen ni smellos,awon eleyi ni freshos.....hehehehehehe

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  56. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 23:09

    Were is my Bugatti Boss? Rick Ross

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  57. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 23:10

    Racist world, notice how only white people made the top 9 and to tink dey sing trash half of d time smh

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  58. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 23:12

    Linda,dis ur list na 26 names dey dere

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  59. Ofilispeaks.com19 November 2013 at 23:16

    Linda! Why dey commot your name from the list now. Who should we harraass... =D

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  60. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 23:17

    Where dbanjand sarkodie name dey? I no see i beg

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  61. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 23:17

    See d rest of the list omitted for security reasons...
    26. Tonto Dike
    27. Mr Ibu
    28. Pinda Hekeji

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    1. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 06:05

      #falls of d bed# u are sha crazy. Lmao

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  62. JDY19 November 2013 at 23:21

    I expect to see jennifer hudson o

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  63. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 00:30

    BS list

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  64. Unknown20 November 2013 at 00:52

    Where's 2baba? Where's Obesere? Lolz

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  65. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 01:08

    most of y'all need to go back to school.. it's the highest pain musicians within a year not how rich they are or how much they're worth...

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  66. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 02:01

    @NewsBlist: Linda, there is an omission ooo. Where is my name? Hen?. Atleast i worth €68billion. Ama sue Forbes for this rigging and INECly removing my name from the list of good people in the world. This is highly unacceptable. Linda, pls include my name. Tak yu

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  67. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 03:17

    i cant believe one direction are that rich !

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  68. Unknown20 November 2013 at 05:04

    I tink d list is rite cos most rock stars in USA go for more shows and tours around d world.People to hear dem cos dere song r mor meaning compare to am talkin money Ɣ☺U̶̲̥̅̊ r talking nonsense.Dis list is 4 highest paid musician in 2013 nt richest musician in d world.

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  69. Unknown20 November 2013 at 05:12

    Am just waiting for d day nigerians wil prefer to listen to rock stars in a show and nt all dis song wy no gt lyrics.

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  70. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 05:19

    Errrrmmmm! I think this List aint the shit! Don't believe it @all











    PRETTY GIRL

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  71. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 05:26

    If not because our currency have no value due to our leaders disfunctionalism, 1 Dollar would av been the same as N1. Now, we think they are more than us. Up Nigeria Musicianx

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  72. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 05:57

    this Forbes sef. How do they make the list? I guess they just ask some of their employees to fill questioners , then come up with a list. Cos this list doesn't make sense.

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    1. Anonymous29 November 2013 at 13:16

      Believe me, they are not biased. They are professionals.

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  73. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 06:10

    Most of the people comment on this blog are so ignorant and backwards try reading other materials apart from LIJB for a change and enlighten urself.... Huh!

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  74. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 08:02

    singing Molowo molowo Molowo Molowo noni...Samklef where are you on the list ooooo....in d'banj voice:i make 10million in week....dbanj where is your name an abi na mistake?...noisemakers....(WFK.)

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  75. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 08:05

    26.LUNNNDAA IBEJI
    27.TIWON SAREEE
    28.DBUNJ
    29.OLUMIDEEEE
    30.wack-onzy

    Sorry we omitted these names...thanks

    Forbes.

    (WFK)

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  76. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 08:23

    I love my madonna she worth it! But my Enya absence is killing me she have been short listed among d rest.

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  77. Dee20 November 2013 at 08:56

    Whr is kanye lmao kim don comot am frm d list

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  78. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 08:56

    wait oh linda,number 10 no dey oh

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  79. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 09:15

    Ahan no linda ikeji dere ooo d wan who spends millions shopping

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  80. ravenmortal20 November 2013 at 09:18

    See, It pays to be like Madonna (Gaga!)

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  81. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 09:47

    Are you kidding me??? How does Madonna do it. Even Jayz is lost in the crowd and they way they carry on you would think they are the FIFA president of the music industry.

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  82. febom20 November 2013 at 09:52

    justin b ..ahead of b too ..wow

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  83. Unknown20 November 2013 at 09:56

    Lie

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  84. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 09:58

    where is Kanye?

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  85. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 10:05

    Mumu! Se jennifer hudson be musician?

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  86. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 10:05

    Dbanj is missing on dat list...(Cover my face)

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  87. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 10:24

    Nice. Aryora.wordpress.com

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  88. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 10:27

    This list is from june last year to dis year. Most of em made their money mostly from touring and deals they v wit companies. Some of em also v side business like p.diddy who is a very successful biz man. Records aren't sellin as much in d us so u v 2 go on tour 2 make good money.

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  89. Unknown20 November 2013 at 10:44

    Where are the double MG's maybach music...dere got to a space for d biggest rapper on dat list..shout out to rick ross

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  90. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 10:45

    The young Billionaire Sowemimo Abiodun Alex C.E.O P.O.G and Conglomerate now on Forbes list

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  91. Unknown20 November 2013 at 10:48

    The rosy make ups gives lady gaga's outfit anoda boost of energy..this woman are definetly nt of this world

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    1. Rough Diamond20 November 2013 at 11:15

      Olodo! Pls tell, where is she from?
      Busy body like u!

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  92. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 10:53

    Jennifer Hudson is both a musician and an actress. Hope you have learnt something today.

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  93. pipifierce20 November 2013 at 11:02

    Pure fake..what abt Chris brown

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  94. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 11:04

    Abeg wia lil wanye. This list na #wash#

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  95. Livvsreamblog20 November 2013 at 11:21

    Madonna always on top she never tired to leave it for the younger ones?

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  96. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 11:57

    Justin Timberlake is not here, what is Elton John doing there, this must be a joke!

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  97. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 16:55

    If one direction wasn't included then i'll know its fake.

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  98. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 17:55

    Where is Mariah Carey......awwwww

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  99. candice20 November 2013 at 18:39

    please people understand ooo its highest paid musicians not richest how many shows una dey see Madonna? how manyb tour she don do since last u hear her song? no be when dem fit pay u u go go show? if Rihanna attends 2o shows in a month and Madonna attend 1 in a year Rihanna never make money pass am?

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    1. Anonymous21 November 2013 at 10:48

      Shut up jare madge has been opening her chain of fitness houses and she had her mdna tour a wyl ago. Wch endorsements riri get?

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  100. Anonymous20 November 2013 at 20:12

    y'all should chill. a lotta musicians make so much more from owning basketball clubs, american football clubs and other investments. even endorsements from companies. if you were a CEO of a multinational, would you rather endorse Gaga or Queen B as the face of your company? THINK!!!
    Plus i still doubt the credibility of this list though

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  101. Emmanuel21 November 2013 at 01:06

    Hope all these assets are well calculated 'cuz' some of these celebs live fake lifes.

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  102. Unknown21 November 2013 at 09:19

    Forbes disappoint me...dis list is wack...good question someone asked...hu d even pay dem dat kind tin...wen dem perform,dem d raise dead pipu ne? Abi money d rain down from heaven?....and wats justin bieber doin ahead of dem Jay Z and d rest?....wia is d pied piper of rnb R.Kelly...infact dis list na lie!! Wia is 50? Wia is adele or john legend? Dese are niggas hu desav such money...by d way wia is Chris brown? OMG...*hits head on d wall* wia d fuck is eminem....linda abeg remove dis rubbish from here...arrant lies

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  103. Anonymous21 November 2013 at 09:33

    D idiot dat eva said bey has so many endorsement deal must be so lost... After she and jayz dey make mouth dey caim us royals.. Even dier overall networth put 2gether is not up to madonna, celine dion,Cher, mariah carey and Janet jackson... They are so overhyped.. Em is a better rapper 1million times dan jay z and his album without tours is selling more dan jay z 's and his tour put 2geda but u wud never here em brag abt his wealth... I don't know how forbes measure dier wealth tho. But most times dey r overhyped and its not all celebs dat create avenues for forbes to measure dier wealth eg U2,celine dion and many odas... Pls dat una so called queen bey who rihanna has better songs dan is way overhyped. She has no endorsement deals upto j jackson, madonna even jlo, britney name em..one of d fakest celebs d world is yet to discover..

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