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What Is Kygo’s Net Worth?
As of 2025, Kygo, the renowned Norwegian DJ and record producer, boasts a net worth of $25 million. This valuation reflects his success in the music industry, driven by record sales, streaming royalties, live performances, and other ventures.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll, born on September 11, 1991, in Singapore, later known as Kygo, began his musical journey at the age of six with piano lessons. He honed his skills using a MIDI keyboard and Logic Studio at 15, learning production techniques from YouTube tutorials. While studying business at a university in Scotland, Kygo decided to dedicate himself to music, inspired by Avicii.
Kygo’s career gained momentum with the release of his first single, “Epsilon,” on Ensis Records in May 2013. His remix of Ed Sheeran’s “I See Fire” in 2013 elevated his profile, accumulating over 300 million views on YouTube. By 2014, his remixes caught the attention of Coldplay’s Chris Martin, leading to an official remix of “Midnight.”
In September 2014, Kygo filled in for Avicii at the TomorrowWorld concert due to Avicii’s health concerns. On December 1, 2014, Kygo released “Firestone” (featuring Conrad Sewell), propelling him to international fame. The song topped charts in Norway and reached the top 5 in several European countries, including Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland.
His 2015 single “Stole the Show” (featuring Parson James) reached #1 in Norway and Sweden, and the Top 3 in Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Kygo also released “ID,” which became the official trailer for Ultra Music Festival. On July 31, 2015, he released “Nothing Left,” featuring Will Heard, which hit #1 on the Norwegian Singles Chart. Kygo headlined Lollapalooza in August 2015 and made his U.S. television debut on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in October 2015.
Kygo achieved a milestone in December 2015, becoming the fastest artist to reach one billion streams on Spotify, largely due to the success of his single “Stay.” This achievement led to the release of his debut studio album, “Cloud Nine,” which he promoted through a worldwide tour.
Key Milestones and Collaborations
In August 2016, Kygo launched his lifestyle brand, Kygo Life. That same month, he performed “Carry Me” at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, further boosting his popularity.
One of Kygo’s most successful collaborations was with Selena Gomez on “It Ain’t Me,” released in February 2017 as the lead single from his EP “Stargazing.” The song surpassed one billion streams on Spotify and topped charts in Croatia, Lebanon, and Norway. It also reached the top five in several other countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Slovakia, Sweden, and Switzerland. Additionally, it reached the top 10 in Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Kygo released his second studio album, “Kids in Love,” in November 2017 and launched a tour of the same name. In the same year, he released a remixed version of U2’s “You’re the Best Thing About Me,” which was also released as his collaborative single with the band.
Other hits include “Born to Be Yours,” “Happy Now,” “Think About You,” “Carry On” (with Rita Ora), “Not OK,” “Forever Yours,” “Like It Is,” “I’ll Wait,” and a remixed version of Whitney Houston’s cover of Steve Winwood’s “Higher Love.” In August 2019, “Higher Love” reached #1 on the “Billboard” Dance Club Songs chart. By January 2020, the song had been streamed over 252 million times on Spotify.
In April 2020, Kygo collaborated with singer Zak Abel on “Freedom.” Kygo’s third studio album, “Golden Hour,” was released on May 29, 2020. In July 2020, he released a remix of Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” and in September 2020, he released a remix of Donna Summer’s “Hot Stuff.”
Earnings and Revenue Streams
While the specifics of Kygo’s annual income are not publicly detailed, his earnings are derived from multiple sources:
- Music Sales and Streaming: Kygo earns royalties from the sales and streaming of his songs and albums. Given that many of his tracks have been streamed hundreds of millions of times, this constitutes a significant income stream. For example, “It Ain’t Me” with Selena Gomez has exceeded one billion streams on Spotify alone.
- Live Performances: Kygo commands substantial fees for his DJ sets and live performances at festivals and concerts worldwide. Headline performances at events like Lollapalooza and TomorrowWorld bring in significant revenue.
- Remixes: Kygo earns fees and royalties from remixing tracks for other artists. His remixes for high-profile artists like Coldplay, U2, Tina Turner, and Whitney Houston add to his income.
- Kygo Life: Revenue from his lifestyle brand, Kygo Life, which includes audio equipment and fashion items, contributes to his overall earnings.
- Endorsements and Partnerships: Kygo may also earn income from endorsements and partnerships with various brands.
Personal Life and Philanthropy
Kygo chose his stage name based on a username he received in high school for a digital learning platform, which combined parts of his given name. He stated that “Kygo [as an artist name] has been absolutely perfect. It is very easy to say, in both Norwegian and English. And I have no need to change the artist name in the future.”
Kygo’s favorite sports team is Manchester United, and his favorite player is Juan Mata.
In June 2016, it was reported that Kygo donated $50,000 USD of the profits from his sold-out festival in August of that year to various charities in Uganda and other nations. Kygo stated, “Everyone should be permitted to live with one’s sexual orientation. That is not the situation in Uganda and quite a few other countries across the world.”
