From Cardi B to Radiohead and Prince, check out who are the artists who earned the most at the festival
The lineup of Coachella 2026 brought the confirmation of Justin Bieber as the main attraction. The news caused a frenzy, first because it was the return of the singer to the stage since his break for health reasons – in 2022, he canceled tour with two shows at Allianz Parque, in São Paulo -, according to the cachet rumors, who pass from the House dos US $ 10 millionapproximately R $ 53.4 million in the current price.
Thinking about it, the Rolling Stone Brazil He decided to make a list of the 10 highest paid artists in Coachella’s history. See below:
10th: Cardi B – US $ 140 thousand
THE rapper Cardi b received a relatively low cache US $ 140 thousandmore than R $ 740 thousand in the current price. However, the artist used the cachet to invest in the show’s own production. The investment worked. The performance was one of that year’s most talked about shows.
The presentation took place during your pregnancy, which impresses even more. The rapper took the stage and proved her power of attraction, even with a modest contract.
9th: Daft Punk – US $ 600 thousand
Legendary duo of French electronics, Daft Punk it received US $ 600 thousand (R $ 3.2 million) by its show in 2006. Performance is considered a watershed in the history of the festival and redefined the electronic genre.
The revolution started on stage. In addition to the setlist full of hits, the main attraction had a stage formed by a memorable pyramid.
8th: Radiohead – US $ 1 million
The first million on the list! Led by Thom Yorkethe alternative rock band Radiohead it received US $ 1 million (R $ 5.3 million) For his presentation in 2012. The group had already performed at the event in previous years, but it was here that took the stage as a headliner.
The show was marked by technical problems, but even so, the performance was critically acclaimed for being able to deliver a historic night.
7th: Eminem – US $ 1 million
THE rapper Eminem received a cache $ 1 million (R $ 5.3 million) for your show at the festival. He shared the stage with Beyoncé and The Weeknd In 2018 and his presentation was one of the most anticipated events of the festival that year.
The show brought heavy guests, highlighting the reaction of the public to the surprise appearances. Names like Dr. DRE and 50 cent They joined the rapper on the main stage.
6th: Lady Gaga – US $ 3 million
With an explosive performance and full of hits, Lady Gaga replaced Beyoncé last minute in 2017 and received US $ 3 million (R $ 16 million). The artist took advantage of the set to debut the song “The Cure“In a show that reinforced his post of post.
5th: Kendrick Lamar – US $ 4 million
THE rapper of Compton received a value of US $ 4 million (R $ 21.3 million) in the same year of Lady Gaga. Kendrick Lamar used the stage to celebrate the acclaimed album DAMN. (2017). The performance was considered one of the strongest of the decade and the show was attended by Travis Scott, Schoolboy Q and Future.
4th: Paul McCartney – US $ 4 million
The former Beatle Paul McCartney also received about US $ 4 million (R $ 21 million) For its presentation in 2009, one of the largest of that time. THE show marked the presence of a legend of rock on the lineup. Despite a more empty festival, McCartney proved that the event can unite different generations and musical styles.
3rd: Prince – US $ 5 million
The iconic Prince made US $ 5 million (R $ 26.7 million) in the current price, for its presentation in 2008. The value put it on top of the ranking For many years and its performance is commented to this day among fans.
The Show of Prince had unforgettable moments, being considered one of the best in history to date Coachella.
2nd: Beyoncé – US $ 8 million
Queen B has earned between US $ 8 million (R $ 40 million) for its presentation in 2018. The show is called Beychella And it was an undeniable cultural landmark.
Beyoncé celebrated historically black universities (Hbcus), had the meeting of the Destiny’s Child And it was so flashy that it became a documentary the following year: Homecoming (2019), available on Netflix.
1st: Justin Bieber – US $ 10 million
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Source: Rollingstone
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