King of Pop

Pop legend, Michael Jackson leads Forbes’ list with $105 million in posthumous earnings, driven by streaming, music rights, and revived global interest.

Michael Jackson has once again claimed the title of the world’s highest-earning deceased celebrity, topping Forbes’ annual list for 2025 with an estimated $105 million in posthumous earnings. The figure underscores the enduring economic power of the “King of Pop,” more than 15 years after his death.

Forbes, which has been tracking the earnings of late celebrities for over two decades, reported that Jackson’s estate benefited from a combination of music royalties, licensing deals, and continued global interest …