1. Beyonce Knowles
The biggest year of Queen B's career comes courtesy of a massive tour. The superstar singer played 95 shows, bringing in an average $2.4 million per city, according to Pollstar. She also dropped her most innovative album. Titled simply "Beyoncé," the record hit iTunes in December with barely any publicity; the single "Drunk in Love" has already sold more than 1 million copies.

2. Dr. Dre
It was a year of superlatives for the legendary producer, thanks to Apple's $3 billion purchase of Beats, announced in May. His spoils boosted his annual income to an astronomical $620 million -- not only the best year of his career and tops among the names on this year's Celeb 100, but the highest yearly earnings total of any entertainer ever evaluated by FORBES.

3. Jay Z
The mogul's $60 million total is his highest since 2010, bolstered by a diverse list of sources. There's his growing Roc Nation empire; 68 concerts in our scoring period; business ventures ranging from his 40/40 clubs to his D'Ussé cognac; and his latest album, which was certified platinum before it was released due to an agreement with Samsung to buy 1 million copies. For more on Jay Z's rise, check out Empire State of Mind.

4. Rihanna
Rihanna may be the perfect embodiment of the modern pop star. The 26-year-old Barbados native churns out radio hits like "We Found Love" and "Diamonds" and collaborates with some of the biggest names in the business like Jay Z and Eminem. But she also uses social media better than almost anyone. Her Twitter and Instagram feeds allow her to connect with her fans in a way that feels honest and unfiltered and they love her for it. Rihanna is the second most-powerful social media user on our list after Justin Bieber.

Now, here's the shocker!

You can't believe who made the next list of 6. Click to see the rest!

https://www.mazech.com/world%27s_most_powerful_musicians

You see them as stars meanwhile they are really puppets smh for those idolizing them.

OP WHERE IS THE SHOCKER?

YOU EXPECT TO SEE ORITSEFEMI THERE BEFORE... MTWEEEW.


THE GUY ABOVE HAS ISSUES

Good for them

There's nothing shocking about the list.

See all - https://www.mazech.com/world%27s_most_powerful_musicians

Ooh! I'm very shocked

kenedy175:
Ooh! I'm very shocked

lol...

That's funny!

Op, only u will be shocked cos I ain't gonna click any shit for your shocker.

Freemanan:
OP WHERE IS THE SHOCKER?


YOU EXPECT TO SEE ORITSEFEMI THERE BEFORE... MTWEEEW.



THE GUY ABOVE HAS ISSUES

u no fit believe sey orezi dy dia,,dem talk sey na 5billion people sabi dance shoki

pojophilius:
u no fit believe sey orezi dy dia,,dem talk sey na 5billion people sabi dance shoki

Well I didn't click to see Orezi... I just saw the ones you posted. I don't believe 5billion people dance Shoki... Blattant lie.

Freemanan:

Well I didn't click to see Orezi... I just saw the ones you posted. I don't believe 5billion people dance Shoki... Blattant lie.

if i lie make i bath unclad

Tonto dike no dey for d list

Ladybluecash:
Tonto dike no dey for d list

Lol