They're amongst the most famous people in the world - with armies of fans following their every move.
And the leading lights of the pop music industry can earn millions of dollars from streaming revenue and selling vast numbers of vinyl, compact discs, and cassettes (yes, they're back too!).
Add in money-spinning tours (flicking the switch on dynamic pricing to get an extra bob or two), advertising and sponsorship deals, and shrewd investments, and these glittering icons can become fabulously wealthy - doubly so if they also write their own material.
Here are the 21 richest pop stars in the world in 2025, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
17. Justin Bieber
First finding fame on YouTube, Canadian singer Justin Bieber has sold over 150 million records worldwide. His trophy cabinet is full to bursting with two Grammy Awards, one Latin Grammy Award, eight Juno Awards, two Brit Awards, 26 Billboard Music Awards, 18 American Music Awards, a record 22 MTV Europe Music Awards and a record 23 Teen Choice Awards. Little wonder he's worth around $300 million. He was a millionaire before he could legally drink. | Getty Images
18. Lady Gaga
Equally accomplished as a singer and an actress, Lady Gaga is the first woman to win an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award and Grammy Award in a single year. Her five studio albums have all reached the top of the Billboard charts, and she is the only female artist to have sold more than one million copies of four different singles. Her estimated 170 million global record sales have helped her amass a fortune of around $300 million. | Getty Images
19. Shakira
Neither small nor humble, Columbian singer Shakira has twice been named Billboard's Latin Artist of the Decade. Her sales of over 95 million albums have earned her around $300 million. | AFP via Getty Images
20. The Weeknd
Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd has four Grammy Awards, 20 Billboard Awards, 22 Juno Awards and an Oscar nomination under his belt, along with over 75 million record sales. It's seen him earn a fortune of around $300 million. | Getty Images for Live Nation