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10 Richest R&B Artists

Their music has played a large part of most of our lives. We are sure at least one of their tunes will bring you back to a specific moment in…

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Their music has played a large part of most of our lives. We are sure at least one of their tunes will bring you back to a specific moment in time. According to Trending Top Most, here are 10 of the top grossing R&B artists.

Check out their songs and tell us what memories they bring to you.

10. Mary J. Blige

This multi-talented superstar was nominated in 2011 for a Golden Globe.

Estimated net worth: $10 million

9. Whitney Houston

Houston is the only artist to have seven consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 songs.

Estimated net worth: $20 million

8. CeeLo Green

The artist’s birth name is Thomas DeCarlo Callaway.

Estimated net worth: $22 million

7. Keri Hilson

Keri spent a lot of her teenage years as a background singer for Usher, Ludacris, Kelly Rowland, Toni Braxton, Ciara, and Polow da Don.

Estimated net worth: $25 million

6. Chris Brown

His first single “Run It” hit the top of the Billboard 100 instantly. The only other male who was able to do this was P. Diddy.

Estimated net worth: $30 million

5. R. Kelly

The artist has his own Guinness World Record for the most R&B hits on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop list.

Estimated net worth: $150 million

4. Rhianna

Estimated net worth: $160 million

3. Usher

He was a part of the R&B quintet called NuBeginnings when he was just 11 years old.

Estimated net worth: $180 million

2. Beyonce

Her name is based on her mother’s maiden name, Beyince.

Estimated net worth: $450 million

1. Mariah Carey

The first time her mom realized she could sing was when she was 2 years old. She was caught pretending to sing opera.

Estimated net worth: $500 million

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