John Legend net worth: How Grammy winner makes his millions

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John Legend began his career collaborating with Kanye West through GOOD Music label.

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His Grammy-winning debut album ‘Get Lifted’ (2004) drew collaborations with Jay-Z and Mary J Blige.

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Legend’s international fame soared with the 2013 hit ‘All of Me’ reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Concert tours also contributed significantly to his wealth, with eight tours to date.

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Beyond music, Legend secured endorsement deals with VRBO, Walgreens, Pampers and Google.

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In 2022, he sold his music catalog to BMG and KKR with copyrights and royalties from 2004 to 2020.

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Legend's production company Get Lifted Film signed a multi-year deal with NBCUniversal’s UCP.

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44-year-old John's net worth stands at a whopping $100 million in 2023.

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