As the decade is coming to a closure, a number of lists are being drawn, reflecting back on how things have fared during the period.
In the same line Frobes magazine has revealed their list of the highest earning musicians over the past 10 years and some of the picks on it might take you by surprise.
While it was expected to see the likes of Jay Z, Beyonce and Diddy on the list – seasoned artists of previous eras like Elton John and U2 have also found a place with whopping earnings in the past one decade alone.
#1 position here is is occupied by – no surprise – Dr. Dre, whose many business ventures have certainly helped him in earning the title. The top 3 are then rounded off by Taylor Swift and Beyonce – who show a difference of nearly $150 million in their respective earnings.
Check out the top ten below:
10. Lady Gaga $500 million
9. Katy Perry $530 million
8. Paul McCartney $535 million
7. JAY-Z $560 million
6. Elton John $565 million
5. Diddy $605 million
4. U2 $675 million
3. Beyoncé $685 million
2. Taylor Swift $825 million
1. Dr. Dre $950 million
What surprises you the most with the list?