It's been a while since anyone in the music industry has heard from Nelly Furtado. But since her 2017 album arrived with less pomp and circumstance than her previous records, not many fans have kept up on where Nelly is and what she's doing these days.
Fortunately for Furtado, even if she's fallen out of favor with early '00s-era fans, her net worth is comfortable enough to keep her well taken care of for decades to come.
Did Nelly Furtado Make A Lot Of Money From Music?
Like most artists, Nelly Furtado likely made most of her cash from her musical releases. Though her earlier works (pre-2000) weren't commercial hits, 'Whoa, Nelly!' set off the 2000s with a bang.
The album sold well, climbed up the charts, and cemented Nelly in '90s kids' memories with songs like 'Turn Off the Light' and 'I'm Like a Bird.' Since her albums sold millions of copies -- with 'Loose,' her 2006 record raking in the most cash -- that's where the bulk of her current net worth came from.
But Furtado didn't take every cash-earning opportunity back in the day. She even turned down a potentially lucrative Playboy offer in her youth. Still, her net worth didn't suffer, and she's still worth plenty today.
How Much Is Nelly Furtado Worth Today?
It turns out that Nelly Furtado is worth at least $20 million today -- if not more. In fact, some sources suggest she's worth double that. But she hasn't been producing hits in all the years since her debut, so where did the cash come from?
It likely stems from her earlier recording success. Because her most recent album didn't do well commercially, it's unlikely that Nelly's really earning cash for her new songs. Plus, she's releasing music under her own label -- and she's likely sinking some cash into that venture.
After all, being an independent artist isn't necessarily cheap, even if Nelly gets to retain the rights to all her tracks.
She may have a bit of an ace in her back pocket, though. In recent years, Nelly has re-released some of her older albums (and that's all she seems to use her Instagram for). Fans can assume that the songstress stands to make a profit from those sales.
And maybe she's hoping her music will reach new fans, creating another revenue stream as they start downloading and streaming her music.
After all, Nelly has been credited with inspiring artists like Dua Lipa and Lorde, so there may be some fans from younger generations that she hasn't yet tapped. But, there are always royalties to rely on for a steady paycheck -- though Nelly Furtado doesn't really need them.
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