The phrase “one-hit wonder” has a negative connotation. An artist branded with it is seen as a flash in the pan who will be forgotten in one month. However, it’s really the artist who has the last laugh. One hit song can make you rich, and if you spend wisely, you never have to work again. Now, ask yourself again: Who has it made? Artists who slave for 10 years to make cash, or artists who are one-and-done millionaires? We’ll take the latter any day of the week.
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1 Sir Mix-a-LotGetty Images
The one hit: “Baby Got Back” Net worth: $20 million
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2 PsyGetty Images
The one hit: “Gangnam Style.” (But if you count 2013’s “Gentleman,” he has two hits.) Net worth: $45 million
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3 MimsGetty Images
The one hit: “This Is Why I’m Hot” Net worth: $2 million
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4 Daniel PowterGetty Images
The one hit: “Bad Day” Net worth: $5 million
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5 Blu CantrellGetty Images
The one hit: “Hit ’Em Up Style (Oops!)” Net worth: $5 million
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6 Taylor HicksGetty Images
The one hit: “Do I Make You Proud” Net worth: $2 million
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7 GotyeGetty Images
The one hit: “Somebody That I Used to Know” Net worth: $1.5 million
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8 Nico & VinzGetty Images
The one hit: “Am I Wrong” Net worth: $2.65 million
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9 Howie DayGetty Images
The one hit: “Collide” Net worth: $2 million
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10 Bobby McFerrinGetty Images
The one hit: “Don’t Worry Be Happy” Net worth: $4 million