Overview
- The listing places her as the fifth musical artist to surpass $1 billion, following Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Bruce Springsteen.
- Forbes estimates about $148 million in 2025 pre‑tax earnings, making her one of the year’s top‑paid artists.
- Pollstar and Forbes report the 2025 Cowboy Carter tour grossed over $400 million in tickets plus roughly $50 million in merchandise.
- Parkwood Entertainment’s in‑house production and ownership structure increased her share of touring and catalog revenues.
- Previous major drivers include the nearly $600 million Renaissance World Tour in 2023, an NFL Christmas halftime performance worth about $50 million and Levi’s ads adding around $10 million.