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American singer-songwriter and record producer
#32 in Music Artists today
As of 2024, Smokey Robinson has a net worth of approximately $160 million. You might this figure is too huge, but wait for it. Robinson had much higher net worth but lost a major chunk to his wife and other women.
Robin has mentioned in one of his interviews that, it is Quincy Jones who dragged him into this kind of relationships with women. And both ended up losing lot of money, according to Forbes.
Affairs & Divorce Settlement
Robinson married a fellow Miracles member, Claudette Rogers, in 1959. He then had affairs with multiple women while married to Claudette, among them an approximately year-long affair with Diana Ross.
The couple divorced in 1986 and the ensuing settlement severely dented his wealth. Infact Little Richards had similar lifestyle and losses.
Robinson paid his ex-wife $20 million in cash and also transferred ownership of two real estate properties in Los Angeles and New York. Additionally, he agreed to pay her $100k in monthly alimony for twelve years.
Smokey Robinson Net Worth 2024 (Forbes)
| Full Name | William Robinson Jr. |
| Profession | Singer, Producer |
| Net Worth | $160 Million |
| Concert Income | $500k per show |
| Annual Income | $19 Million |
Smokey Robinson’s House
Smokey Robinson’s house is a sprawling estate in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
The house is estimated to be worth around $20 million. It has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and over 10,000 square feet of living space.
The house also features a swimming pool, tennis court, and guesthouse. Robinson’s neighbors include a number of other celebrities, including Ashley Judd, Bernie Taupin and Jason Statham.
Earnings from Music
| Album/Song | Income |
|---|---|
| Tears of a Clown | $5 million |
| My Girl | $4 million |
| Shop Around | $3 million |
| You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me | $2 million |
| Ooh Baby Baby | $1 million |
| Smokey | $9 million |
| Pure Smokey | $6.5 million |
| A Quiet Storm | $6 million |
| Smokey’s Family Robinson | $4 million |
| Deep in My Soul | $2.8 million |
Solo Career
In 1972, Robinson left the Miracles to pursue a solo career. He continued to write and produce hits for himself and other artists, including “Cruisin’,” “Being with You,” and “Just to See Her.” Robinson also served as vice president of Motown Records from 1961 to 1988.
FAQs
Smokey Robinson's estate is worth an estimated $160 million, which includes his music royalties and real estate investments.
Smokey Robinson lives in a sprawling estate in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The house is estimated to be worth around $20 million.
Smokey Robinson owns the rights to his pre-1976 music, thanks to a change in copyright law in 1978. For his post-1976 music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing owns the rights to most of his songs in the legendary Jobete catalog.
Smokey Robinson has green eyes because of a genetic mutation that results in low levels of melanin in the iris.