Alicia Keys' Net Worth in 2024 Hits Quite a High Note
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys' net worth is the result of decades of hard work before she ever made it big—and a whole lot of hustling once she did.
The "Superwoman" singer, however, credits the universe itself for a lot of her success.
"I've always been ... somebody who understands the fight of defying the odds," she told NPR in 2020. "I think that drives me a lot with what I sing about, and what I write about really talks about kind of this idea of potential and possibility because I as well, at one time, there was nothing but a potential or possibility. There was no reason why it should happen or not happen. I do believe it's definitely hard work; it's definitely tenacity and grit; surely, you know, determination. But it's also: Destiny and fate is a part of it to some degree."
Authenticity is also a key part of Keys' brand. While she's only ever been described as gracious to others, she made a point to not compromise on her art, which almost cost her a record deal early in her career—but clearly paid off in the end. Find out Alicia Keys' net worth in 2024 and how she made it.
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How did Alicia Keys become famous?
While it seemed like Alicia Keys was an overnight success after "Fallin'" blew up the charts, it took her a lot of blood, sweat and tears to get there.
Alicia Keys was born Alicia Augello Cook in New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood (made famous by Daredevil). Raised by a single mom, Keys developed an early love for jazz and began piano lessons when she was 7 years old, writing her first song when she was 12. She continued classical music training until she was 18 and credits her musical education with keeping her out of trouble and helping her find herself.
"That type of studying, that type of discipline ... after a while, I realized what it provided me—focus, the ability to pay attention for a long enough period of time to make progress," she later told NPR. "The work ethic; the actual knowledge of music, that then unlocked the ability to write my own music, put my own chords and things I heard in my own head to different lyrics that I maybe felt, and I never, ever had to wait for anybody to write something for me."
As a teen, Keys spent time in Harlem, taking vocal lessons, developing a love for hip-hop, soul and R&B music and meeting her longtime collaborator and onetime boyfriend, Kerry "Krucial" Brothers Jr. She also met music manager Jeff Robinson, who took her under his wing and showed her the ins and outs of the industry. She signed to Columbia Records when she was just 15 years old and graduated high school as valedictorian when she was 16. She enrolled in Columbia University while working on her music, but dropped out after a month because it became too grueling to juggle it all.
Keys struggled creatively with Columbia Records, eventually negotiating her way out of her record deal and signing with Arista Records in 1998, thanks largely to Clive Davis giving her more creative freedom. When Davis left Arista in 2000, Keys' in-progress album was shelved, and he signed her to his new label, J Records. Davis personally wrote to Oprah Winfrey asking her to have Keys perform on the show, and Winfrey booked her upon hearing "Fallin'." The song was released as a single on April 10, 2001, and made Keys a full-blown star.
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What is Alicia Keys' net worth in 2024?
Combined with her husband, Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys' net worth in 2024 is estimated to be in the $150 million range. Separate from her spouse, she's worth about $75 million.
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What kind of car does Alicia Keys drive?
Keys and husband Swizz Beatz have an impressive fleet of automobiles, but she's most often seen behind the wheel of Mercedes Benz models, as she is an ambassador for the brand.
Why is Alicia Keys worth so much?
Keys is so rich in part because she's so marketable!
Aside from her music, Keys has a lot of endorsements and brand deals. She's worked with American Express since 2007 and has her own skincare and beauty line, Keys Soulcare, with e.l.f.
She previously worked with Allstate, Citibank, Dove, Givenchy, Hewlett-Packard, Levi's, Mercedes-Benz, Nike, Proactiv, Reebok, Samsung, Verizon and Vitamin Water, to name just a handful.
Keys also had a sponsorship deal with Blackberry that ended in infamy: She was busted for tweeting from an iPhone within days of the endorsement announcement, leading Blackberry to part ways with her within a year. Whoops!
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How many Grammys does Alicia Keys have?
To date, Keys has won 16 Grammys and has been nominated for 31. Her wins are:
Best New Artist (2002)
Song of the Year ("Fallin'," 2002)
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("Fallin'," 2002)
Best R&B Song ("Fallin'," 2002)
Best R&B Album (Songs In A Minor, 2002)
Best R&B Album (The Diary of Alicia Keys, 2005)
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("If I Ain't Got You," 2005)
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals ("My Boo" with `Usher, 2005)
Best R&B Song ("You Don't Know My Name," 2005)
Best R&B Song ("No One," 2008)
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("No One," 2008)
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("Superwoman," 2008)
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("Empire State of Mind" with Jay-Z, 2011)
Best Rap Song ("Empire State of Mind" with Jay-Z, 2011)
Best R&B Album (Girl on Fire, 2014)
Best Immersive Audio Album (The Diary of Alicia Keys, 2023)
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How much did Alicia Keys get paid for appearing the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Like every other artist who has performed on the Halftime Show stage, Alicia Keys was not paid for Super Bowl performance.
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How much does Alicia Keys get paid for the Allstate commercial?
Keys' payday for her Allstate commercials isn't publicly known, but previous spokesperson Dennis Haysbert reportedly made a cool $3 million to $4 million annually for the brand, so we can assume she's making in that ballpark (if not more).
How much did Alicia Keys make on The Voice?
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Keys reportedly pocketed $8 million per season on The Voice for a total of about $24 million for three seasons (so far). She was a coach for Seasons 11, 12 and 14, beating out Blake Shelton on Season 12 to win with Chris Blue.
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How much does Alicia Keys make per show?
Keys' pay per show varies by venue and tour, but at certain stops (including Los Angeles' Staples Center, now called SoFi Stadium) for headlining performances, ticket grosses have topped the $1 million mark. That sum, however, has to be divvied among Keys, her tour crew, her opening acts, venue staff and ticket brokers.
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How much does Alicia Keys make a year?
Depending on her projects in a given year, Keys has been said to make about $10 million annually.
How many songs has Alicia Keys made?
To date, Keys has released 160 songs, including some remixes and singles. Chances are she's actually recorded significantly more than those, because not every track makes the cut onto an album. The woman is prolific!
