10. Lady Gaga – Net Worth: $280 Million
Since 2008, when Lady Gaga released her first album The Fame, the singer’s net worth has grown from next to nothing to an estimated $280 million.
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Lady Gaga was just 22 years old when her debut album earned her $18 million.
Gaga has remained one of the biggest names in the music industry, pushing limits with her over-the-top performances and fashion choices.
She has also won a ton of awards, including six Grammy Awards, 13 MTV Music Video Awards and even 12 Guinness World Records.
Lady Gaga’s net worth benefited from $47 million in music sales. That includes $33 million from sales of albums and $14 million from singles.
Another part of the Lady Gaga net worth story is $23 million in YouTube earnings. Music stars like Gaga make money by putting music videos on YouTube and then selling ad space on them.