The World’s Highest-Paid DJs 2017

Marshmello: One of two newcomers to the FORBES Electronic Cash Kings list.

Perhaps the only thing more absurd than Marshmello’s appearance–the anonymous DJ performs in a puffy white mask–is how much money he makes: $21 million over the past year, thanks to a rigorous touring schedule and six-figure nightly fees.

That’s good enough for the No. 8 spot on our list of the world’s highest-paid DJs. The group pulled in a collective $298 million, up from $270.5 million in 2016. Much of that increase...

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Published on August 08, 2017 07:00
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