The Richest 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards Nominees
Find out which of these Latin music superstars is the richest.
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Last year was major for Latin music, with the crossover success of songs such as “Despacito” and “Mi Gente.” These songs, the artists who created them and more are up for awards at the 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will air live April 26 on Telemundo. J Balvin and Shakira lead the nominations with 12 nominations each, followed by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Maluma and Ozuna, who each have 10 nominations.
Click through to find out who the richest music stars are — and how rich these Latin music nominees are.
24. Becky G’s Net Worth: $3M
Nominated for: Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female
Singer and “Empire” actress Becky G released her latest single, “Mayores” featuring Bad Bunny, in July 2017, and she’s currently working on her debut album. It will be fully in Spanish, and the singer described its sound as “urban with mainstream pop appeal.”
23. Nicky Jam’s Net Worth: $5M
Nominated for: Top Latin Album of the Year (“Fenix”); Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male; Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Solo; Latin Rhythm Song of the Year (“El Amante”); Latin Rhythm Album of the Year (“Fenix”)
Nicky Jam will play a few upcoming tour dates in Europe in June. His latest single, “X (Equis)” with J Balvin, was released in March.
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22. Carlos Vives’ Net Worth: $9M
Nominated for: Tropical Album of the Year (“Vives”)
“Vallenato king” Carlos Vives released his 15th studio album, “Vives,” in November 2017. The album includes the single “La Bicicleta,” featuring former “The Voice” coach Shakira. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard charts for Hot Latin Songs.
21. Maná’s Net Worth: $10M
Nominated for: Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Duo or Group
The Latin rock legends known as Maná recently collaborated with Dhruv Kumar on “Creatures of Habit” from the “Pieces That Do Not Fit” E.P., which was released in 2017. These Latin music artists will be performing at a few music festivals, including the Love Festival and Starlite Festival, in July and August.
20. Marco Antonio Solis’ Net Worth: $10M
Nominated for: Tour of the Year
Marco Antonio Solis is currently on his “Y La Historia Continúa” tour, which has upcoming stops in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The singer — who has been making music since the ’70s — released his latest single, “Con Esa Duda,” in March.
19. J Balvin’s Net Worth: $12M
Nominated for: Artist of the Year; Social Artist of the Year; Hot Latin Song of the Year (“Mi Gente” with Willy William and Beyoncé); Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event (“Mi Gente” with Willy William and Beyoncé); Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male; Airplay Song of the Year (“Mi Gente” with Willy William and Beyoncé); Digital Song of the Year (“Mi Gente” with Willy William and Beyoncé); Streaming Song of the Year (“Mi Gente” with Willy William and Beyoncé); Top Latin Album of the Year (“Energia”); Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male; Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Solo; Latin Rhythm Song of the Year (“Mi Gente” with Willy William and Beyoncé)
The cross-cultural success of one of the top Latin songs of the year, “Mi Gente,” introduced J Balvin to a whole new audience in 2017. The Latin superstar collaborated with Nicky Jam for his latest single, “X (Equis),” which was released in March.
18. Maluma’s Net Worth: $12M
Nominated for: Social Artist of the Year; Hot Latin Song of the Year (“Felices Los 4”); Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event (“Chantaje” with Shakira); Airplay Song of the Year (“Felices Los 4”); Digital Song of the Year (“Felices Los 4” and “Chantaje” with Shakira); Streaming Song of the Year (“Felices Los 4” and “Chantaje” with Shakira); Latin Rhythm Song of the Year (“Felices Los 4”)
Colombian reggaeton singer Maluma released his latest single, “El Préstamo,” in March. He is currently on a tour throughout the U.S. and will be playing tour dates in Europe later this year.
17. Prince Royce’s Net Worth: $14M
Nominated for: Tropical Artist of the Year, Solo; Tropical Song of the Year (“Déjà Vu” with Shakira); Tropical Album of the Year (“Five”)
Prince Royce’s latest album, “Five,” was his fourth album to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Latin music chart for Top Latin Albums. It also reached No. 25 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 200 chart. “Five” was Prince Royce’s first Spanish-language album since 2013’s “Soy El Mismo.”
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16. Luis Fonsi’s Net Worth: $16M
Nominated for: Artist of the Year; Hot Latin Song of the Year (“Despacito” with Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber); Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event (“Despacito” with Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber); Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male; Airplay Song of the Year (“Despacito” with Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber); Digital Song of the Year (“Despacito” with Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber); Streaming Song of the Year (“Despacito” with Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber); Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Solo; Latin Pop Song of the Year (“Despacito” with Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber); Songwriter of the Year
Luis Fonsi’s hit song “Despacito” spent 16 weeks at the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and stayed on the chart for an entire year. He has upcoming tour dates in Panama, Brazil and Puerto Rico.
15. Alejandra Guzmán’s Net Worth: $20M
Nominated for: Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female
Mexican pop/rock icon Alejandra Guzmán has been on a world tour with fellow icon Gloria Trevi, and they became the first Mexican women to sell out two consecutive nights at the Los Angeles Staples Center, Billboard reported. The women wrapped up their tour at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on April 14.
14. Juanes’ Net Worth: $20M
Nominated for: Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Solo; Latin Pop Album of the Year (“Mis Planes Son Amarte”)
Juanes’ fans around the world can see the singer perform on his current tour, which has upcoming stops in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Spain.
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13. Wisin’s Net Worth: $20M
Nominated for: Hot Latin Song of the Year (“Escapate Conmigo” with Ozuna); Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event (“Escapate Conmigo” with Ozuna); Airplay Song of the Year (“Escapate Conmigo” with Ozuna); Latin Rhythm Song of the Year (“Escapate Conmigo” with Ozuna); Producer of the Year
Puerto Rico-born Wisin released his latest Latin urban album “Victory” in December 2017. The album features the single “Escapate Conmigo,” which became Wisin’s 18th song to reach the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart.
12. Yandel’s Net Worth: $20M
Nominated for: Latin Rhythm Album of the Year (“#Update”)
Yandel released his first single and video of 2018 in February — “Solo Mia” off his 2017 album “#Update.” The album has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
11. Daddy Yankee’s Net Worth: $30M
Nominated for: Artist of the Year; Hot Latin Song of the Year (“Despacito” with Luis Fonsi and Justin Bieber); Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event (“Despacito” with Luis Fonsi and Justin Bieber); Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male; Airplay Song of the Year (“Despacito” with Luis Fonsi and Justin Bieber); Digital Song of the Year (“Despacito” with Luis Fonsi and Justin Bieber); Streaming Song of the Year (“Despacito” with Luis Fonsi and Justin Bieber); Latin Pop Song of the Year (“Despacito” with Luis Fonsi and Justin Bieber); Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Solo; Songwriter of the Year
Daddy Yankee is following up the success of “Despacito” with his latest single, “Dura,” which spent two weeks in the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart. The music video for the song has racked up over 572 million views on YouTube.
10. Romeo Santos’ Net Worth: $30M
Nominated for: Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male; Tropical Artist of the Year, Solo; Tropical Song of the Year (“Heroe Favorito” and “Imitadora”); Tropical Album of the Year (“Golden”)
The “King of Bachata,” Romeo Santos, is embarking on a European tour later this month in support of his latest album, “Golden,” which was released in July 2017. The album has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
9. Gloria Trevi’s Net Worth: $40M
Nominated for: Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female
Gloria Trevi, aka the Mexican Madonna, just wrapped up her “Versus World Tour” with fellow Billboard Latin Music Awards nominee Alejandra Guzmán. She released her latest single, “Soy Tuya (Reloaded),” with Guzmán and Sebastian Yatra in March.
8. Marc Anthony’s Net Worth: $40M
Nominated for: Tour of the Year; Tropical Artist of the Year, Solo
Marc Anthony wanted to reach a different audience with his latest release, “Marc Anthony for Babies,” which came out in May 2017. The album features instrumental lullaby versions of some of Anthony’s biggest hits, including “You Sang to Me” and “No Me Ames.”
7. Ed Sheeran’s Net Worth: $65M
Nominated for: Crossover Artist of the Year
Ed Sheeran will kick off his North American tour in August, which will make stops throughout the U.S. and Canada. His latest single, “Perfect,” spent six weeks in the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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6. Pitbull’s Net Worth: $65M
Nominated for: Tour of the Year (with Enrique Iglesias)
Pop sensation Pitbull released a greatest hits album in December 2017. The album features some of his most memorable singles including “Don’t Stop the Party” and “Timber.”
5. Enrique Iglesias’ Net Worth: $100M
Nominated for: Tour of the Year (with Pitbull); Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Solo; Latin Pop Song of the Year (“Subeme La Radio” with Descemer Bueno and Zion & Lennox)
Enrique Iglesias teamed up with Bad Bunny for his latest single, “El Baño,” which was released in January. Iglesias is currently on tour, with upcoming dates in the Czech Republic, Greece, Slovenia, Israel, Portugal, Russia, Denmark and New York.
4. Justin Bieber’s Net Worth: $265M
Nominated for: Crossover Artist of the Year; Hot Latin Song of the Year (“Despacito” with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee); Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event (“Despacito” with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee); Airplay Song of the Year (“Despacito” with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee); Digital Song of the Year (“Despacito” with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee); Streaming Song of the Year (“Despacito” with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee); Latin Pop Song of the Year (“Despacito” with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee); Songwriter of the Year
Justin Bieber’s latest single, “Friends,” followed the release of his No. 1 hits “I’m the One” and “Despacito.” The song peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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3. Shakira’s Net Worth: $300M
Nominated for: Social Artist of the Year; Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event (“Chantaje” with Maluma); Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female; Digital Song of the Year (“Chantaje” with Maluma); Streaming Song of the Year (“Chantaje” with Maluma); Top Latin Album of the Year (“El Dorado”); Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female; Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Solo; Latin Pop Song of the Year (“Chantaje” with Maluma and “Me Enamore”); Latin Pop Album of the Year (“El Dorado”); Tropical Song of the Year (“Déjà Vu” with Prince Royce)
Shakira has been busy releasing more than just music. The singing sensation came out with the masculine fragrance Rock! The Night in February.
2. Jennifer Lopez’s Net Worth: $380M
Nominated for: Social Artist of the Year; Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female
Jennifer Lopez — who has been working hard with her show in Las Vegas — has a busy year ahead. She will be launching a new makeup line later this month, judging and executive producing the dance competition show “World of Dance” in May and starring in “Shades of Blue,” which returns in June.
1. Beyoncé’s Net Worth: $500M
Nominated for: Crossover Artist of the Year; Hot Latin Song of the Year (“Mi Gente” with J Balvin and Willy William); Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event (“Mi Gente” with J Balvin and Willy William); Airplay Song of the Year (“Mi Gente” with J Balvin and Willy William); Digital Song of the Year (“Mi Gente” with J Balvin and Willy William); Streaming Song of the Year (“Mi Gente” with J Balvin and Willy William); Latin Rhythm Song of the Year (“Mi Gente” with J Balvin and Willy William)
Beyoncé’s highly anticipated “OTR II” tour with husband and fellow music artist Jay-Z will kick off in the U.K. in June and continue with dates across Europe and North America through September.
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