Avicii Net Worth 2024: How Much Was the ‘Wake Me Up’ DJ Worth?

Avicii net worth was estimated to be around $50 million at the time of his death in 2018. Avicii was a Swedish DJ and music producer born on September 8, 1989, and passed away on April 20, 2018. He started sharing his remixes online at age 16 which helped him land his first record deal. He gained fame in 2011 with his hit single “Levels.”

His debut album “True” combined electronic music with various genres and was a hit worldwide with “Wake Me Up” topping charts in Europe and reaching number four in the U.S.

In 2015, Avicii released his second album “Stories” and followed it with an EP “Avīci” in 2017. His popular singles include “I Could Be the One,” “You Make Me,” “Hey Brother,” and “SOS.” He was nominated for Grammy Awards for “Sunshine” with David Guetta in 2012 and “Levels” in 2013. Many credit him with helping electronic music become popular on Top 40 radio in the early 2010s.

Avicii stopped touring in 2016 due to stress and health issues. Tragically he died by suicide while on vacation in Oman in 2018. His final album “Tim” was released posthumously in 2019.

What is Avicii Net Worth in 2024?

Avicii was a Swedish DJ and music producer with a net worth of $50 Million at the time of his death, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Avicii’s net worth primarily comes from his successful music career.

His hit songs like “Wake Me Up,” “Levels,” and “Hey Brother” garnered international fame and sold millions of copies worldwide.

Additionally, his live performances, including headlining major music festivals and concerts, brought in substantial revenue. Avicii also earned from endorsements and brand partnerships.

Despite his early retirement from touring due to health issues, his music continued to generate significant income through streaming and royalties, contributing to his overall net worth.

Avicii’s Early Life

Tim Bergling was born on September 8 1989 in Stockholm. His father Klas Bergling ran an office supply business and his mother Anki Lidén was an actress. Tim had three siblings: David, Linda, and actor Anton Körberg. He began experimenting with music in his bedroom at just eight years old.

Influenced by his DJ brother, Tim started creating music at 16 using a pirated version of FL Studio he taught himself to use. In May 2007, he joined the Dejfitts Plays label. Tim was active on the Laidback Luke Forums where he honed his skills and showcased his unique deep house style.

By 2009 and 2010, Tim Bergling known as Avicii was quickly making a name for himself with numerous releases including remixes like “Sound of Now” and “Even.” He chose the name Avicii a variation of Avīci which means “the lowest level of Buddhist hell” because his real name was already taken on MySpace.

In 2010, Avicii hit big with “Seek Bromance” which climbed the charts in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, the UK, and Sweden. He also remixed Nadia Ali’s “Rapture” for her album. Later that year, he signed with EMI Music Publishing’s European A&R team.

Avicii’s Career

Fade into Darkness

In 2011, Avicii’s song “Fade into Darkness” was sampled by Leona Lewis for her track “Collide.” This led to a dispute as Avicii wanted to block the song’s release. Eventually, the issue was settled, and “Collide” was released with both artists credited.

Later that year Avicii’s hit “Levels” gained him mainstream success reaching top ten spots in several countries and topping charts in Hungary, Norway, and Sweden.

In 2012, Avicii’s collaboration with David Guetta on the track “Sunshine” earned a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording. He also previewed the track “Last Dance” on BBC Radio 1 which was officially released in August. At Ultra Music Festival 2012, Avicii debuted two new tracks “Girl Gone Wild” (Avicii’s UMF Remix) and “Superlove” with Lenny Kravitz.

Following his milestone of two million Facebook followers, He released the free track “Two Million” on SoundCloud. His song “Silhouettes” hit number 5 on the UK Dance charts.

In August 2012, He performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago and released the remix of “Dancing in My Head” featuring Eric Turner. He made history by being the first DJ to headline Radio City Music Hall in New York where he also previewed “Stay with You.” On December 29, 2012, he premiered new tracks at Lights All Night in Dallas including “I’ll Be Gone” and “Let It Go.”

Avicii’s collaboration with Nicky Romero “I Could Be the One” was released in December 2012 after being teased at his shows. In January 2013, he launched the Avicii X You project with Ericsson which let fans contribute to a crowdsourced song “X You.” His song “Three Million” was celebrated reaching three million Facebook fans.

On June 14, 2013, BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong gave the world its first listen to Bergling’s new single, “Wake Me Up,” which featured Aloe Blacc‘s vocals.

True

At the 2013, Grammy Awards he was nominated for Best Dance Recording with “Levels.” He toured Australia and South America performing in various countries. His album “True” released in September 2013 featured the hit single “Wake Me Up” which topped charts in over 20 countries and broke records on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Songs list. He also won several awards including “Best Electronic” at the MTV EMAs.

In early 2014, He worked on Madonna’s album “Rebel Heart” and released a remixed version of his album “True.” He later collaborated on the FIFA World Cup anthem “Dar um Jeito (We Will Find a Way).”

His single “Lay Me Down” came out in July followed by “A Sky Full of Stars” which he co-produced with Coldplay.

In 2014, He announced his next album “Stories” saying it would feature more song-oriented tracks. His collaboration with Billie Joe Armstrong on “No Pleasing a Woman” was performed during his True tour.

He released “Lose Myself” and “The Days” in late 2014 followed by “The Nights” in FIFA 15. His track “Divine Sorrow” with Wyclef Jean was part of Product Red’s campaign.

In 2015, Avicii debuted new tracks and remixes including “Heaven” with Chris Martin. He also released the single “Waiting for Love” and teased more tracks on his LE7ELS podcast. His album “Stories” was finally released in October 2015.

Retirement from touring

He announced his retirement from touring in early 2016 citing health concerns. He released “Back Where I Belong” with Otto Knows and his remix of “Feeling Good.”

His final show was at Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel in August 2016. He parted ways with his management and signed with Universal Music Sweden.

In June 2017, Rita Ora performed a stripped-down version of her song “Lonely Together” at a private event in London. That same year Avicii released an EP called “Avīci (01)” and shared a documentary titled “Avicii: True Stories” which covered his decision to stop touring. Despite retiring from the road he still worked on new music including the track “Ghost” with Daniel Adams-Ray.

On January 24, 2020, Avicii’s posthumous single “Forever Yours” was released. This track was a collaboration with Kygo and Sandro Cavazza. Avicii first performed it during his final tour in 2016 starting at the Ultra Music Festival. Kygo and Cavazza also performed the song live at the Avicii Tribute Concert in Stockholm in December 2019.

I Wanna Be Free

On February 15, Tiësto debuted three unreleased Avicii tracks on his radio show Tiësto’s Club Life. These included “I Wanna Be Free” with Aloe Blacc “We Burn” with Sandro Cavazza and “Now That We Found Love” with Wyclef Jean.

The biography Tim – The Official Biography of Avicii was published on November 16, 2021, in the UK and North America. Kitty Empire of The Guardian called it a “candid look at the shy young man who became a superstar DJ.”

A second tribute concert took place at the Avicii Arena on December 1, 2022, and a third “Together for a Better Day” was held there on December 6, 2023.

On February 14, 2024, Zac Brown announced that Avicii’s remix of the Zac Brown Band’s song “Beautiful Drug” would be released on February 16. On April 19 it was revealed that the documentary “Avicii – I’m Tim” would premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2024. Directed by Henrik Burman it features interviews with David Guetta, Chris Martin, and Nile Rodgers. Additionally, on May 23, SiriusXM launched a new radio channel called “Avicii Radio: Music for a Better Day.”

Avicii’s Personal Life

Avicii whose real name was Tim Bergling enjoyed playing World of Warcraft when he was young. He began facing anxiety early in life and started seeing a therapist at 14.

Relationships

From 2011 to 2013, Avicii was in a relationship with Emily Goldberg an American student who passed away on April 3, 2024. After that, he dated Racquel Bettencourt a Canadian model. They lived together in California but broke up in late 2014. At the time of his death, Avicii was in a private relationship with model Tereza Kacerova.

Health

In January 2012, He was hospitalized for acute pancreatitis due to heavy drinking. He was prescribed opioids like OxyContin and Vicodin for pain leading to addiction. In 2014, he had surgery to remove his appendix and gallbladder.

By 2015, he entered rehab and announced his retirement from touring in March 2016. A 2017 documentary “Avicii: True Stories” revealed his health struggles and the pressure from his management to keep performing.

After retiring, He practiced transcendental meditation and saw a therapist which helped reduce his anxiety.

According to GQ, pressure from fans and management contributed to Avicii’s decision to end his life. He was distressed by negative feedback from fans and management about canceled shows.

His manager Arash Pournouri was aware of Avicii’s anxiety but didn’t address it as a mental health issue. Pournouri knew about Avicii’s addiction to painkillers in November 2014 and attempted two interventions which failed.

He also arranged to reduce Avicii’s alcohol intake and rescheduled shows for recovery. However, problems worsened without proper support during Avicii’s recovery. Pournouri even canceled two world tours losing around $2.9 million in profits despite Avicii’s objections.

Avicii’s Death

Tim Bergling passed away on April 20, 2018, in Muscat Oman while on vacation at just 28, years old. His cause of death wasn’t initially disclosed. The next day Omani officials confirmed there was no foul play. Reports later suggested he died by suicide using a glass shard.

In a letter released by his family on April 26, they described Tim as a sensitive and artistic soul struggling with life’s big questions. He faced immense stress from his intense career and sought peace and happiness away from the public eye.

On May 22, his family announced a private funeral for close friends and family. A service was held on June 8 at Skogskyrkogården in Stockholm and he was laid to rest at Hedvig Eleonora Church later that month.

Avicii Real Estate

In December 2018, legal papers in Sweden showed that Avicii’s money would go to his parents, Anki and Klas Bergling because he was single and didn’t leave a will. His cash assets were 231 million Swedish Krone, which is about $26 million. This amount doesn’t include his houses, trust funds, or other investments.