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It's not every day you encounter an artist who can seamlessly weave through musical genres, from rock to funk, while leaving a lasting imprint. Lenny Kravitz—musician, actor, and fashion icon—is a living, breathing example of an artist who's done just that. And as the digits on the calendar flip to 2023, this multi-hyphenate dynamo doesn't merely flaunt an illustrious career but also a whopping net worth of $100 million, according to Fresherslive.
Lenny Kravitz was born into an eclectic cultural milieu, where his Russian-Jewish father and Bahamian-American mother introduced him to a cornucopia of musical tastes. From an early age, Kravitz displayed an unmistakable affinity for music, shaping his early influences to generate a sound that defied classification. His 1989 debut album Let Love Rule showcased this perfectly—equal parts rock and funk, layered with heartfelt lyricism. A formidable debut that presaged the legend he was to become.
Winning the Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance four years in a row? Oh, just another day in the life of Lenny Kravitz. From chart-topping singles like "Fly Away" to stellar collaborations with Madonna, Kravitz's oeuvre represents a compendium of modern musical achievement. Not content to confine himself to a single artistic domain, Kravitz has also dabbled in acting. His role as Cinna in The Hunger Games series gained him critical acclaim and introduced him to an entirely new generation of fans.
Lenny Kravitz's life isn't solely composed of roaring crowds and roaring guitars. He's an individual deeply committed to spiritual growth and philanthropy. A strict vegan, Kravitz takes his health as seriously as his artistry. He's also keen on architecture and interior design. When he's not touring or recording, you might find him rejuvenating in his Bahamian retreat, a testament to his love for organic living and sustainable practices. Further, he keeps his private life under wraps, but he was once married to Lisa Bonet. The pair share a famous daughter, Zoe Kravitz.
It would be reductionist to assess Kravitz solely through the prism of his financial worth. Yet, let's not dismiss the fact that he's been able to channel his resources into noble ventures. From supporting dental care in the Bahamas to advocating for educational reform, Kravitz couples his affluence with an unquenchable desire to enact social change. So when we consider his net worth of $100 million, understand that it isn't simply an astronomical figure. It's an emblem of the unyielding commitment, versatility, and broad-spectrum brilliance that Lenny Kravitz has imparted to the world for over three decades.
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Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara and Michael Bublé were among the Canadian artists to kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto.
The first game of the tournament to be held in Canada took place last night (June 12) in Toronto Stadium, with Canada – who are co-hosting alongside the USA and Mexico – taking on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the country’s opening match.
Later, singer Nora Fatehi, DJ Sanjoy, and rapper Vegedream took the stage to perform ‘Siir’, which appears on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album. It was followed by Elyanna and Jessie Reyez performing another single from the album, ‘Illuminate’.
Afterwards, Morissette appeared to sing the Canadian national anthem, ‘O Canada’, followed by Yugoslavia’s Aleksandar Gajić, who played the Bosnian and Herzegovinan national anthem on violin.
Finally, Bublé closed out the show with the Sole Power Choir to perform his rendition of Sam Cooke’s ‘Bring It On Home to Me’ – check it out below.
Meanwhile, on Thursday (June 11), Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin lit up the opening ceremony in Mexico, while the US opening ceremony saw performances by Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, Lisa, Rema, and Tyla.
Noel Gallagher is one who will not be watching the Halftime Show, claiming that he will be “doing the half-time raffle for a leg of lamb” instead.
In other music-related World Cup news, Baddiel, Skinner & Lightning Seeds have announced a 30th anniversary re-release of ‘Three Lions’, as England head into another World Cup this summer, and John Barnes has revealed the audio clips from 1990, showing Paul ‘Gazza’ Gascoigne and Peter Beardsley attempting his iconic rap for ‘World in Motion’.
Belle & Sebastian have also shared a buoyant 2026 Scotland World Cup anthem ‘It Only Takes One Lion’, and frontman Stuart Murdoch told NME about his hopes for the team.
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