Chaka Khan – Rufus, 1953
Any industry giants’ list would be incomplete without including Chaka Khan. As a well-decorated artist often referred to as the ‘Queen of Funk’, her musical prowess is globally acknowledged with over 70 million of her album copies sold worldwide, all amassing a substantial net worth for her. However, her journey was not without tribulations as she encountered drug addiction issues and had to undergo rehab treatment. The alternative of landing in jail and securing legal services to extricate her would have been costly. Her compatriots were excited in February 2019 when she released her much-anticipated album, ‘Hello Happiness’.