Yoko Ono Highest-Paid Artist in the World
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It's been a rough year for the artist, but at least she has her millions of dollars to ease the pain. 92-year-old Yoko Ono has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s top 10 highest-paid artists for 2026 with an estimated $82 million in combined earnings.
UPDATE 10/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Yoko Ono tops annual list of highest-paid artists
In 2023 it looked like the artist’s spectacular career was winding down. Suddenly, she was back on top. People With Money reports on Friday (January 9) that Ono is the highest-paid artist in the world, pulling in an astonishing $82 million between December 2024 and December 2025, a nearly $50 million lead over her closest competition.
People With Money’s factors
In compiling this yearly list, the magazine considers factors such as upfront pay, profit participation, residuals, endorsements and advertising work.
The Japanese artist has an estimated net worth of $245 million. She owes her fortune to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings, lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics. She also owns several restaurants (the “Fat Ono Burger” chain) in Tokyo, a Football Team (the “Tokyo Angels”), has launched her own brand of Vodka (Pure Wonderono - Japan), and is tackling the juniors market with a top-selling perfume (With Love from Yoko) and a fashion line called “Yoko Ono Seduction”.
The ranking is significant for many Yoko fans, who have been waiting for her triumphant return to the glory days for what seems like a lifetime.
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