Lady Gaga | $320 Million

Lady Gaga, known for her musical versatility and image, began performing as a teenager at open mic nights and school plays. In 2007, after her contract with Def Jam Recordings was terminated, Gaga worked as a songwriter for Sony/ATV Music Publishing. She rose to fame the following year with the release of her debut studio album, The Fame, which featured chart-topping singles such as Poker Face and Just Dance. Gaga released the EP The Fame Monster in 2009, which yielded the successful singles Alejandro, Telephone, and Bad Romance.

Gaga is one of the world’s best-selling music artists of all time, with over 124 million records sold in 2014. Among her many honors are 13 Grammy Awards, 16 Guinness World Records, and induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The award-winning singer used a small portion of her $320 million net worth to establish the non-profit organization Born This Way Foundation, which helps empower youth and improve mental health.