5. Deadmau5 - $21 millionThe
mouse-helmeted DJ has been collecting vast amounts of cheese despite performing
half as many shows as some of his peers, thanks to nightly fees in excess of
$200,000 at Hakkasan and other clubs and festivals around the world. He also
cashes in on recorded music, his own label Mau5trap and massive merchandise
licensing deals.
6. Afrojack - $18 millionNick “Afrojack” van de Wall seems to be enjoying his newfound
purchasing power: He bought a Ferrari 458 in February, wrecked it less than an
hour later and bought a new one the next day. Only 25, the Dutchman has already
crafted tracks for the likes of Pitbull and Chris Brown and owns his own label,
Wall Recordings. One of the marquee names in Wynn Las Vegas’ DJ lineup, he says
he turned down Hakkasan’s offer for twice his regular fee to remain loyal to
his current employer..