Eminem – $210 million
Greatest Hits: The Real Slim Shady, Superman, Not Afraid
Eminem is the most famous rapper ever. He is also a songwriter, composing all his own music and helping launch his label, Shady Records, which houses artists like Yelawolf, 50 Cent, Obie Trice, and more. Eminem (born Marshall Mathers) sold over 230 million albums, winning 15 Grammys, 8 AMAs, 17 BMAs, an Oscar, and more. Nine of his albums charted 200 charts top of the Billboard, making him the only artist ever to achieve that feat. Born in Detroit, Michigan, where he remains.
Eminem
John Lennon – $800 million
Greatest Hits: Working Class Hero, Imagine
Very few musicians are like John Lennon. Born in Liverpool, the British singer-songwriter was the co-founder of The Beatles. He actually formed his first band as a teenager, called Quarrymen. He wrote (and co-wrote) many of the biggest hits of The Beatles and also had successful hits with his solo career such as “Imagine,” “War is Over and “Working Class Hero.” He was married to singer Yoko Ono, with whom he formed Plastic Ono. Lennon was known for his acerbic social criticism and wit, penning extra songwriting sketches and poems.
John Lennon