4. Skrillex – $24 million (TIE)
The screamo-prodigy-turned-superstar-DJ pulled in the highest total of his career, playing more than 95 shows during our scoring period. His thumpy brand of electronic music has proven immensely lucrative: by our estimates,Skrillex has pulled in $71.5 million in pretax earnings over the past four years.
Earlier this year he released an album with fellow electronic cash king Diplo under the name Jack Ü. With guests from 2 Chainz to Justin Bieber, the record topped the U.S. dance charts.
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