Top 20 R&B Singer celebrities in United States
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 R&B Singer celebrities [Updated January 24, 2022].
Prince was born
on June 7, 1958
in Minneapolis, United States.
He became known for releasing over thirty Top Forty single hits and gained fame as an international sex symbol.
Net Worth 2020: $300 Million
Lionel Richie was born
on June 20, 1949
in Tuskegee, United States.
He and
Michael Jackson co-wrote the #1 hit single "We Are the World," which raised funds for people in Africa.
Net Worth 2020: $200 Million
Stevie Wonder was born
on May 13, 1950
in Saginaw, United States.
He released the hit song "Fingertips (Pt. 2)" when he was thirteen and his album, Songs in the Key of Life, was ranked 56 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the top 500 albums of all time.
Net Worth 2020: $110 Million
Akon was born
on April 16, 1973
in St. Louis, United States.
His 2005 single "Lonely" reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 and his second album, Konvicted, yielded the hit single "Smack That."
Net Worth 2020: $80 Million
Anita Baker was born
on January 26, 1958
in Toledo, United States.
She has won eight Grammy Awards, including one for her single "Sweet Love."
Net Worth 2020: $80 Million
John Legend was born
on December 28, 1978
in Springfield, United States.
R&B singer and pianist who scored his first big hit with the 2005 single "Ordinary People." He has collaborated with acclaimed artists, such as Jay-Z and Kanye West. In 2018, he made history as the first black man to win an EGOT award for his role as a producer on the musical Jesus Christ Superstar Live.
He has won 10 Grammy Awards. His song "Glory" with rapper
Common received an Academy Award for Best Original Song after being featured in the film Selma.
Net Worth 2020: $75 Million
Nathan Morris was born
on June 18, 1971
in Philadelphia, United States.
Blessed with a high voice, he could sing in the baritone and tenor ranges and even in the (traditionally female) soprano range.
Net Worth 2020: $60 Million
Shawn Stockman was born
on September 26, 1972
in Philadelphia, United States.
He has appeared as a judge on the TV show The Sing-Off.
Net Worth 2020: $60 Million
Terry Lewis was born
on November 24, 1956
in United States.
He has been one of a handful of producers to have number one records in three consecutive decades.
Net Worth 2020: $50 Million
Michael McDonald was born
on February 12, 1952
in St. Louis, United States.
Singer-songwriter best known for his collaborations with The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan. Michael McDonald is also known for his smooth falsetto vocals and piano performances. Michael McDonald has been the recipient of five Grammy Awards over the course of his career. Michael McDonald began a new project, The Dukes of September, in 2010.
Michael McDonald had many hits with the Doobie Brothers, including "Minute by Minute" and "Takin' it to the Streets."
Net Worth 2020: $50 Million
Luther Vandross was born
on April 20, 1951
in New York City, United States.
He sold twenty-five million records and won eight Grammy Awards.
Net Worth 2020: $40 Million
Chaka Khan was born
on March 23, 1953
in Naval Station, United States.
R&B vocalist whose version of Prince's "I Feel for You" is considered a hit. She is also the frontwoman for Rufus.
She became known as the Queen of Funk. She appeared on season three of the popular show The Masked Singer.
Net Worth 2020: $30 Million
Rodney Darkchild Jerkins was born
on July 29, 1977
in United States.
American songwriter and record producer known for his work with pop and r&b artists like Brandy and Mariah Carey. He has won eight Grammy Awards, including one in 2000 for 'Say My Name' by Destiny's Child.
He was a producer and mentor on season 10 of American Idol.
Net Worth 2020: $30 Million
Al Green was born
on April 13, 1946
in Forrest City, United States.
He is known to be one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Net Worth 2020: $25 Million
CeeLo Green was born
on May 30, 1974
in Atlanta, United States.
He worked with Santana on his 1999 album Supernatural, and he was paired with
Danger Mouse in the duo Gnarls Barkley. In 2012, he voiced the character Murray in the animated film
Hotel Transylvania.
Net Worth 2020: $22 million (2015)
Mary J. Blige was born
on January 11, 1971
in New York City, United States.
She released a perfume called My Life, which broke HSN records by selling 65,000 bottles during its premiere.
Net Worth 2020: $20 million (2017)
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Michael McCary was born
on December 16, 1971
in Philadelphia, United States.
He had to leave Boyz II Men in 2003 due to health problems.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Ciara was born
on October 25, 1985
in Austin, United States.
She sang "
1, 2 Step" and has sold over seven million albums. Her single, "
Get Up," featured
Chamillionaire and hit #7 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Barry White was born
on September 12, 1944
in Galveston, United States.
Allmusic.com credits him with being the first singer to play disco music before the 1970s disco era.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Roberta Flack was born
on February 10, 1937
in Black Mountain, United States.
Her song "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" won her a Grammy Award in 1973.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
