10 of the richest Latin singers of 2024 – net worths, ranked: from Shakira and J.Lo to Bad Bunny and J Balvin, but No 1 is this 66-year-old, Cuban-American crossover queen
The Latin music business is a booming industry, turning many of its biggest stars into wealthy multimillionaires. The genre is so popular that it even sparked its very own Latin Grammy Awards back in 2000. Many of the artists have since crossed over into the English market, still raking in big bucks with their tunes.
Here’s how 10 of the richest Latin singers’ fortunes stack up, per Celebrity Net Worth.
10. J Balvin, 38
Estimated net worth: US$30 million
Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin is one of the most popular Latin artists in the world, boasting almost 51 million followers on Instagram. Not only has he sold over 35 million records worldwide, he’s also featured on other singers’ tracks like “Blurred Lines” with Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams, and “Con Altura” with Rosalía.
9. Daddy Yankee, 47
Estimated net worth: US$50 million
Born in Puerto Rico, Daddy Yankee is a Latin hip hop artist famous for hot songs like “Gasolina” and “Despacito”, the latter spending 16 weeks at the top of America’s Billboard chart. He announced his retirement in March 2022 after a career spanning over three decades. “This race, which has been a marathon, finally sees the finish line. Now, I am going to enjoy what all of you have given me,” the singer said in a statement.
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8. Bad Bunny, 30
Estimated net worth: US$50 million
Puerto Rican rapper, singer and songwriter Bad Bunny is the youngest singer on the list. He released his debut album in late 2018, and by 2020 he was the most-streamed artist in the world. Of course, his high-profile relationship with Kendall Jenner and projects like their combined Gucci campaign has only catapulted his wealth.
7. Marc Anthony, 55
Estimated net worth: US$80 million
Marc Anthony is one of the most successful Latin singers in the world, but it was his marriage to ex-wife Jennifer Lopez that turned him into a household name. In 1999, amid a wave of crossover Spanish-language artists like Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias, Anthony took a leap and released his first eponymous English-language album, which went platinum three times. His 13th studio album, Pa’llá Voy, was released in 2022.
6. Enrique Iglesias, 48
Estimated net worth: US$100 million
After selling over 170 million records worldwide, Spanish-Filipino singer-songwriter, actor and record producer Enrique Iglesias is largely considered the King of Latin Pop. As the son of legendary Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, Iglesias was perhaps one of the original nepo babies, managing to forge a hugely successful career popular for himself in both the Latin and English-language music markets.
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6. Pitbull, 43
Estimated net worth: US$100 million
Tied in sixth place is Cuban-American rapper and songwriter Pitbull, who made his fortune as one of the most popular musical artists in the world today. But he’s also an entrepreneur and ambassador for various brands like Kodak, Dr Pepper and Voli Vodka. In 2021, the singer started dabbling in sport when he became a co-owner of the Nascar Cup Series team Trackhouse Racing.
4. Ricky Martin, 52
Estimated net worth: US$130 million
Puerto Rico’s Ricky Martin is one of the most commercially successful Latin artists ever. As a member of the boy band Menudo, Martin toured and recorded 11 albums during his teen years. In 1999, he took a major leap when he transitioned to the English market for the first time with the smash hit “Livin’ la Vida Loca” off his self-titled record. Since then he’s also managed to succeed in film and theatre, starring in shows like Evita and Les Misérables.
3. Shakira, 47
Estimated net worth: US$300 million
Colombian-born pop star Shakira has sold more than 80 million albums and singles worldwide. In 2001, she released her fifth studio album and the first in English, Laundry Service, spawning hit singles “Whenever, Wherever” and “Underneath Your Clothes”. In January 2021, she sold the rights to her music catalogue of around 145 songs to Hipgnosis Songs Fund in a multimillion-dollar deal. In 2023, Billboard named Shakira Latin Woman of the Year.
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2. Jennifer Lopez, 54
Estimated net worth: US$400 million
With a career has spanning over three decades, today Jennifer Lopez isn’t not only one of the Latin music scene’s biggest stars – she’s also one of the biggest A-list celebrities in Hollywood, too. The dancer, singer, actress, producer and mother of two, who married Ben Affleck in 2022, has since sold over 80 million records. In 2021, Lopez signed a multi-year first-look deal with Netflix to produce films and television shows through her Nuyorican Productions company, elevating her net worth even further.
1. Gloria Estefan, 66
Estimated net worth: US$500 million
Coming in at No 1 is the legendary Cuban-American singer, songwriter, producer, actress and businesswoman Gloria Estefan, with an incredible net worth of around half a billion dollars. Estefan first burst onto the scene in the 1970s as part of Miami Sound Machine before going solo with hits like “Turn the Beat Around” and “Don’t Wanna Lose You”. With eight Grammys under her belt, she is considered to be one of the most successful crossover artists in music history.
