J Balvin Net Worth 2022: Is He The Richest Latin Music Artist of All Time?

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J Balvin is one of the world's sought-after Latin artists in the world - selling more than 35 million records globally; he is undeniably the Prince of Reggaeton!

With his massive commercial success in touring and in recording, J Balvin's fortune must have been massive compared to other up-and-coming Latin artists in the music scene.

J Balvin Net Worth 2022

According to Celebrity Net Worth, J Balvin, formally known as José álvaro Osorio Balvín, has an estimated net worth of $20 million.

However, some websites report that the singer's net worth goes as low as $12 million to $44.95 million.

For Net Worth Spot, J Balvin's net worth catapults to $62.94 million if his YouTube account is considered as an additional revenue stream.

J Balvin's YouTube account generates 187.31 million views per month, which in turn racks up $750 thousand a month, with $11.24 million a year.

With his massive net worth, fans and new discoverers of J Balvin's music can't help but wonder how the reggaeton singer established himself as the biggest artist in the Latin music scene.

J Balvin Music Career

Since his breakthrough in 2013, J Balvin has produced a total of six studio albums, including his most recent and self-titled album, "Jose."

Balvin's third studio album, "Vibras," which birthed the international hit "Mi Gente," is a Recording Industry Association of America certified 8x Platinum album along with his collaborative album with Bad Bunny, "Oasis."

Meanwhile, "Colores," his fourth album, was certified 5x Platinum as his fifth and most recent one, "Jose," is certified 6x Platinum.

Aside from his best-selling albums, J Balvin has also brought forth solo sold-out world tours.

In 2018, J Balvin's "Energia Tour" generated more than $2.5 million in revenue.

Balvin has also supported stadium-filling world tours of other prominent Latin artists. The 36-year-old Latin singer has also supported Shakira on her "The Sun Comes Out World Tour" in 2011 and Enrique Iglesias' "Sex and Love Tour" in 2014.

Is J Balvin The Richest Latin Music Artist to Date?

Compared to prominent Latin Music artists, J Balvin's net worth might not be the highest, but he still ranked on the higher part of the list.

Jennifer Lopez's net worth is around $450 million, while her Super Bowl partner Shakira is about $300 million.

Enrique Iglesias' assets are around $100 million, while Daddy Yankee comes fourth with $40 million.

Placing in fifth is J Balvin, whose net worth is around $20 million, and his frequent collaborator Bad Bunny is roughly $8 million.

Despite placing at the latter part of the list, Balvin has established himself as the "leader of a second-generation reggaeton revolution" for propelling Urban music back to the forefront of Latin music worldwide. (via Guinness Book of World Records)

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