Prince | $200 Million (DECEASED)

Music was undoubtedly an integral part of Prince’s family. After all, his father was a pianist and songwriter while his mother was a jazz singer. At seven years old, Prince already wrote his first song, Funk Machine, on his family’s piano. From that point onward, his talent and inclination for the art continued soaring to greater heights. In fact, by the time he released his first album, For You, Prince took credit for writing, arranging, and playing all 27 instruments on the record.

Today, Prince is often considered one of the best musical artists of his generation. He released many hit albums like Controversy, Sign o’ the Times, 1999, and, of course, Purple Rain, the soundtrack for his film debut of the same name. For all his contributions to the music industry, Prince received an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame.

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