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American Singer and Songwriter
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Axl Rose’s net worth is $290 million as of 2024. If not for numerous lawsuits against him and subsequent settlements, his wealth could have been much more. Most of these cases were filed by his ex-girlfriends.
Lawsuits and Settlements
1992 (First Lawsuit): Rose was sued for $210,000 in damages by an audience member whom he attacked during the Riverport Riot in St. Louis, Missouri. The case was settled out of court for $160,000.
1993: Rose sued former girlfriend Stephanie Seymour, claiming that she assaulted him at a Christmas party in 1992.
Seymour filed a countersuit, alleging assault and battery by Rose. Both lawsuits were eventually settled out of court, where Axl Rose had to pay $1 million for false allegations.
1994: Rose’s ex-wife, Erin Everly, filed a suit accusing him of physical and emotional abuse throughout their relationship.
Axl Rose ended up paying a lump sum of $15 million as part of their divorce settlement. He also agreed to pay $300k in monthly alimony.
2023: Rose was sued for alleged violent sexual assault by former model Sheila Kennedy. Kennedy claims that Rose assaulted her in his New York hotel room in 1989.
The case is still pending. The victim is seeking $8 million and Axl Rose’s lawyers are still negotiating the deal.
Earnings from Music
Rose’s primary source of income is his music career, specifically his work with Guns N’ Roses.
The band has sold over 150 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music groups of all time. Axl Rose has earned over $600 million in his lifetime through GNR.
| Song Name | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Sweet Child O’ Mine | 50 Million |
| November Rain | 40 Million |
| Welcome to the Jungle | 35 Million |
| Paradise City | 30 Million |
| Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door | 25 Million |
| Mr. Brownstone | 20 Million |
| Nighttrain | 18 Million |
| Rocket Queen | 16 Million |
| You Could Be Mine | 14 Million |
| Don’t Cry | 12 Million |
Real Estate Investments
Axl Rose is his Malibu mansion, which he purchased in 1990 for $2.5 million. The 7,000-square-foot estate features six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a swimming pool.
Another of Rose’s properties is a 12,000-square-foot mansion in Beverly Hills, which he purchased in 2004 for $13.5 million.
Rose has also owned several other properties over the years, including a home in Hancock Park, Los Angeles, and a ranch in New York’s Hudson Valley which he later sold to actor Ben Affleck.
Axl Rose Net Worth 2024 (Forbes)
| Real Name | William Bruce Rose Jr. |
| Net Worth | $240 million |
| Annual Income | $50 Million |
| Music Royalties | $29 Million |
| Earnings per Concert | $1 Million |
| Monthly Spends | $800,000 |
Personal Life and Legal Controversies
Axl Rose’s personal life has been as tumultuous as his musical career. He has struggled with substance abuse, mental health issues, and public feuds with former bandmates. He has also been involved in several legal controversies, including lawsuits and allegations of assault.