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Why is Timbaland Only Worth $10M?
Produced some of the biggest hits of the 2000s for Justin Timberlake, Aaliyah, and Missy Elliott — but never built a business empire to match.
The Key Reasons
Timbaland's production discography reads like a greatest hits of the 2000s: "Cry Me a River," "SexyBack," "Apologize," "Are You That Somebody," virtually every Missy Elliott hit.
And yet, at $10 million, he's worth 50x less than Dr.
While Dre was building Beats Electronics, Timbaland was collecting production fees — which, while substantial ($50,000-$500,000 per track plus royalties), are fundamentally service income.
Timbaland also faced financial difficulties including a reported $4 million dispute with the IRS and losses from failed business ventures.
At $10M, Timbaland is comfortable but not wealthy by industry standards.
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