Top Eight Highest Paid Dead Musical Stars Of 2021 (Photos)

A good number of celebrities who died decades ago are still earning millions from the great beyond due to their vast accomplishments and achievements. Based on updates by Forbes, take a look at the top eight highest-paid dead musicians of 2021.

1. Juice WRLD

Jarad Anthony Higgins A.K.A Juice Wrld died of intoxication caused by oxycodone and codeine on the 8th of December 2019. Before his death, he was a successful star in the music industry and he’s still earning millions after his death. He made the 2021 Forbes list of highest-paid dead celebrities, according to Forbes, he earned 15 million dollars (6.1 billion naira) in 2021.

2. John Lennon

John Lennon was a star in the music industry who died of injuries caused by gunshots on the 8th of December 1980. According to reports, John Lennon was shot by a fan. Decades after his death, John Lennon is still earning millions. According to Forbes, he earned 12 million dollars (4.9 billion naira) in 2021.

3. Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross was a famous American singer who died of stroke on the 1st of July 2005. It’s been over a decade since his death and he’s still earning. According to Forbes, he earned 21 million dollars (8.6 billion naira) in 2021.

4. Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley was a famous American singer who died of heart disease on the 16th of August 1977. Four decades have passed since his death and he’s still making millions. According to Forbes, he earned 30 million dollars (12.3 billion naira) in 2021.

5. Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby was a famous American singer and actor who died of a heart attack on the 14th of October 1977, almost two months after Presley’s death. Decades after his death, Crosby is still earning millions. According to Forbes, he earned 33 million dollars (13.5 billion naira) in 2021.

6. Bob Marley

Known for his reggae music, Bob Marley was one of the most recognized Jamaican musical stars. Bob Marley died of cancer on the 11th of May 1981. According to Forbes, he earned 16 million dollars (6.5 billion naira) in 2021.

7. Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was one of the most successful stars in the music industry before his death. He died of cardiac arrest on the 25th of June 2009 and he’s still earning millions even though it’s been up to a decade since his death. According to Forbes, he earned 75 million dollars (30.8 billion naira) in 2021.

8. Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson was an American singer who died of drug overdose on the 21st of April 2016. He’s the highest-paid musician on our list as of 2021, he earned 120 million dollars (49.3 billion naira) according to Forbes.

The musical stars in our list will forever be missed in the entertainment industry and by fans around the world, may their souls rest in peace.