Lionel Richie has his name and songs etched in every songbook there is - he is considered an icon in the music industry.
The music legend has been known prominently for his heartwarming ballads and for penning several iconic songs, including "Endless Love."
To date, Richie has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time.
Aside from music, the 72-year-old Alabama native is also known for his short stint on the silver screen and, most recently, on Television as a current judge of "American Idol."
With Lionel Richie seen on TV every week, fans of the "Endless Love" hitmaker cannot help but wonder how much his net worth is.
Lionel Richie Net Worth 2022
As of April 2022, Lionel Richie has an estimated net worth of $200 million, Celebrity Net Worth states.
This is primarily attributed to his extensive discography that spanned decades of work.
Most recently, his latest 2012 album, "Tuskegee," became his third No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 charts.
Not only that, Lionel Richie has surpassed his personal best with the said album - his first album to sell more than a million copies in the United States since his 1986 smash album, "Dancing on the Ceiling."
Lionel Richie American Idol Judge Salary
Richie also makes a huge fortune as a judge of American Idol. Insiders say that the Gershwin-winning artist earns a whopping $10 million per season. Lionel has been behind the iconic "Idol" bench for four seasons already, starting from Season 16 until its current Season 19.
Earning $10 million per season puts Richie in the middle spot among his fellow judges. It is Katy Perry who earns the most among all of them, making $25 million per season, while Luke Bryan earns $7 million.
Lionel Richie Beverly Hills Mansion
But even without "American Idol," Richie owns one of Beverly Hills' most luxurious mansions since the late 90s - talk about a fortune!
The "All Night Long" singer lives in a 28-room mansion built atop 17,000 square feet. He has admittedly spent millions of dollars customizing the lavish estate originally built in 1929.
In an Architectural Digest interview, the GRAMMY-winner said that he treats his home like how he treats his music - spoken like the true artist that he is.
"You have to take chances. When I wrote 'All Night Long' as well as 'Three Times a Lady,' it was dangerous because at the time black guys were singing neither calypso songs nor waltzes. But since you only get one shot at life, let's make it a challenge. That's how I feel about this house," he elaborated.
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