Prince | Singer | $300 million

Prince, or Prince Rogers Nelson, was a singer-songwriter who was widely regarded as among the most excellent musicians of his time. He was regarded as a guitar virtuoso and is known for his eclectic work in multiple music genres. His wide vocal range and flamboyant persona made fans swoon. The singer released a total of 39 albums, which made him one of the more prolific artists. Estimates say that he wrote a total of 500 to 1,000 songs.

When he passed in 2016, he was worth about $300 million. This value, however, increased when they discovered several unreleased songs in a vault. He must have had the best home security system installed to protect his work. The posthumous demand for his songs drove his estate’s net worth higher. One album from the vault, Originals, was regarded as one of his best.