Introduction

Zedd is a German professional DJ and music producer with an estimated net worth of $50 Million.

In a career spanning nearly two decades, Anton Zaslavski, known as DJ Zedd, has released three studio albums and three EPs. His debut album, Clarity, was released in 2012 and has since been certified platinum in Canada. To date, Zedd has performed at 1,300+ live concerts, and in recent years, has been charging at least $200,000 per show. It doesn’t take much math to figure out that he’s earned an astonishing amount of money from his career.

In this profile, we’ll discuss our research into Zedd’s net worth, earnings history, and income sources. We’ll also take a look at some of the ways he spends his fortune, including on real estate.

Quick Facts

• Earned an estimated $120.5 million between 2014 and 2019
• Peak annual income of $24.5 million in 2016
• Paid $18.4 million for a 17,500-square-foot mansion in Encino, California
• Typically earns between $200,000 and $250,000 per show

Earnings History

Zedd had one of the quickest rises to success in music history. The German national began learning about EDM in 2009, and by 2014, he was ranked the seventh-highest-paid DJ in the world. That year, Zedd earned an estimated $21 million, thanks to an average income of $100,000 per performance. Just one year prior, the DJ was grossing only $20,000 per show.

From that point until 2019, Zedd featured on every iteration of Forbes’ highest-paid DJs list. During this time, Zedd’s annual income naturally alternated between higher and lower figures. In his case, his activity would fluctuate from year to year. For example, in 2015, his income declined to $17 million, but in 2016, it shot back up to $24.5 million. In 2017, his earnings were an estimated $19 million, and in 2018, they exceeded $22 million. You get the idea. The fluctuations in his income were solely due to his level of activity in each given year.

During his peak years, Zedd reportedly earned at least $200,000 per show, often grossing $250,000 per gig.

Impossible Foods Investment

While Zedd has enjoyed massive success worldwide, he is also quick to invest in a variety of business ventures. In 2019 and 2020, he invested a significant amount in the Series E and F funding rounds for Impossible Foods. During the rounds, the company raised a total of $300 million; however, this figure encompasses a substantial list of investors, and Zedd’s individual investment is unknown.

The company focuses on producing sustainable alternatives to meat, fish, and chicken made with plant-based ingredients and is supported by many celebrities. Zedd joined well-known stars such as Jay-Z, Trevor Noah, Katy Perry, Phil Rosenthal, Jaden Smith, Ruby Rose, and Serena Williams as major investors.

Real Estate

In December 2014, Zedd paid $3.9 million for a 3,831-square-foot, four-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Los Angeles, California. This property, which features a very modern interior design and includes amenities such as an outdoor pool, recording studio, and wine cellar. It also features views of the Los Angeles city skyline. Zedd recently returned the property to the market in October 2025, seeking $5.5 million. 

In November 2023, the DJ purchased an enormous 17,500-square-foot, eight-bedroom, eleven-bathroom mansion in Encino, California. He paid $18.4 million for the property, which features a wine cellar, home gym, media room, and outdoor pool.

Summary 

By following his dream of becoming a musician, Zedd defied the odds and is now one of the most well-known and popular dance music performers. His achievements, awards, and impact on electronic music make him one of the genre’s leading personalities and trend-setting icons. By collaborating with talented artists, Zedd not only keeps abreast of the latest talent but also influences the next generation of artists.

Introduction

Charlie Sloth is an English professional DJ, producer, and TV presenter with an estimated net worth of $45 Million.

Sloth has been in the radio and DJ business for more than two decades, notably working with BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra. However, most fans know him from Fire in the Booth, the show in which both up-and-coming and well-known rappers perform freestyle raps for his audience.

In this profile, we’ll discuss our research on Charlie Sloth’s net worth history, radio career, and notable investments in brands such as AU Vodka.

Quick Facts

• Holds a 20% minority stake in AU Vodka
• The company was last valued at roughly £150 million

Net Worth History

When we first started tracking Charlie Sloth’s net worth in 2020, it was estimated at just $3 million. However, that didn’t account for his 20% investment in AU Vodka, which, at the time, wasn’t profitable. Since then, the brand has done over £100 million in turnover, with Charlie’s shares valued at roughly £30 million ($40.1 million).

At the time of writing, we’re estimating Charlie Sloth’s net worth at approximately $45 Million.

AU Vodka Investment

Before being involved with AU Vodka, Sloth initially wanted to set up his own vodka brand and, in his own words, spent roughly £100,000 ($127,000) developing the idea. However, he was dissatisfied with his initial development and struggled to determine how to continue.

Coincidentally, not too long after, Charlie Morgan and Jackson Aaron Quinn, the entrepreneurs behind AU Vodka, sent Sloth a DM on Instagram. The pair asked Sloth if they could send him some bottles and potentially secure a shoutout from the DJ. Sloth asked if the pair were looking for investment, and while they weren’t at the time, in 2017, Sloth received 200 shares, equating to a 20% stake in AU Vodka. Morgan and Quinn each owned 40% of the company.

Sloth played a significant role in promoting the brand alongside hip-hop artists who appeared on Fire in the Booth. According to the company’s filings for the year ended April 2023, AU Vodka generated £54 million ($68.58 million), with a gross profit of £19.7 million ($25.02 million) and a net profit of £10.38 million ($13.18 million). According to those same documents, Sloth received a dividend of £500,000 ($635,000) for the year.

With the company’s most recent valuation estimated at approximately £150 million ($190.5 million), Charlie Sloth’s 20% stake would be worth £30 million ($38.1 million). In a 2023 interview on The Diary of a CEO, Sloth suggested that by the end of the year, the company could be worth as much as £800 million ($1.016 billion). We’ll have to wait until the next company filing to assess whether that’s the case.

Introduction

Calvin Harris is a Scottish professional DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter with an estimated net worth of $300 Million.

This profile outlines our research into Calvin Harris’ net worth, earnings history, income sources, and other aspects of his finances.

Quick Facts

• Earned an estimated $376 million between 2013 and 2019
• Regularly earned between $48 million and $66 million annually
• Sold music publishing catalog for $100 million

Earnings History

Between 2013 and 2019, Forbes consistently featured Calvin Harris on its annual lists of the world’s highest-paid DJs, earning at least $38 million annually from all endeavors. During the period, he earned an estimated $376 million.

Harris not only debuted on the list in 2013, but also ranked 1st, with an estimated annual income of $46 million between June 2012 and June 2013. The question is, how did he go from not appearing on the list at all to becoming the world’s highest-paid DJ in a single year? This largely came down to his residency at Hakkasan Nightclub in Las Vegas, which commenced in April 2013 and increased his income by millions of dollars.

For the rest of the decade, Harris continued to appear on the list and was ranked No. 1 almost every time. From 2014 to 2016, the DJ earned between $63 million and $66 million each year. This was more money than the combined earnings of many other artists on the list.

While his income began to decline in 2017, Calvin still pulled in $48 million per year. Technically, Harris never dropped off the list. Instead, Forbes stopped publishing them.

Before Wealth & Fame

Growing up in the quiet town of Dumfries, Scotland, Calvin Harris initially aspired to become a professional soccer player, but he eventually found his passion for music. In his early years, Harris produced music from his bedroom on an old desktop computer and began uploading his tracks to Myspace. While pursuing his music, Calvin stacked shelves in the food section of a local Marks & Spencer’s to support himself.

Hakkasan Las Vegas Residency

As we mentioned earlier, Calvin Harris’ Las Vegas residency accounted for a substantial portion of his earnings in the 2010s. Harris signed a two-year contract with Hakkasan in April 2013, which comprised:

• 46 shows at Hakkasan nightclub
• 22 shows at Wet Republic pool
• Estimated earnings of $200,000-$300,000 per night

With 68 shows in total, he could have earned up to $20.4 million from the deal. Harris secured a three-year extension in January 2015, which added the responsibility of music consultant for Hakkasan. Reports suggest that Calvin’s fee was increased to $400,000 per appearance.

Publishing Catalog Sale

In 2020, Calvin Harris sold his entire music publishing catalog to Vine Alternative Investments for an estimated $100 million, making it one of the largest music publishing deals of the year. The catalog includes over 150 songs and features collaborations with artists such as Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Sam Smith, Travis Scott, Ariana Grande, and Pharrell Williams.

Vine’s purchase aimed to enhance its multi-genre media ecosystem, with Sony/ATV continuing to distribute Harris’s music globally. Just four years later, in 2024, the catalog changed hands again, this time to Shamrock Capital Advisors, which specializes in entertainment and media assets.

Harris is known as one of the most successful artists of all time and the most-played Scottish artist of the 21st century. He remains a dominant force in the music industry and is managed by Mark Gillespie at Three Six Zero.

Real Estate

Los Angeles Home

In April 2013, Calvin Harris paid $7 million for a 4,810-square-foot, five-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Los Angeles, California. The property features ocean views, an infinity pool, a home gym, a sauna, and a movie theater.

In January 2016, Harris relisted the property, seeking just under $10 million. The price was later reduced to $9 million, but Harris changed his mind and listed the property for rent at $40,000 per month. According to public records, someone was renting the home for approximately $32,000 per month. The DJ sold the property for exactly $7 million, his original purchase price, in February 2020.

Beverly Hills Mansion

In August 2014, Harris paid $15 million for an 18,000-square-foot, ten-bedroom, eleven-and-a-half-bathroom mansion in Beverly Hills, California. The property, which sits on 2.66 acres, costs Harris approximately $220,000 per year in taxes.

In February 2022, the DJ relisted the home on the market with a $25 million asking price. The listing was eventually removed a year later, after it failed to sell. Harris turned to the rental market, seeking $100,000 per month. The rental listing was removed in January 2024, which could mean that somebody has been renting the property for the past year or so. If our assumptions are correct, Harris likely profited just under $1 million from the investment in the past year.