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Forbes Says Beyoncé Is a Billionaire, Fifth Musician to Reach $1 Billion

Forbes credits an ownership-first model that channels stadium-tour profits into lasting wealth.

Overview

  • Forbes lists Beyoncé with a $1 billion net worth, making her the fifth musician in the billionaire ranks alongside Jay‑Z, Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Bruce Springsteen.
  • The outlet estimates she earned $148 million in 2025 before taxes, driven by touring income, catalog revenue and sponsorship deals.
  • Her 2025 Cowboy Carter tour grossed about $407.6 million in ticket sales plus roughly $50 million in merchandise, ranking as the year’s top tour and the highest-grossing country tour.
  • The 2023 Renaissance World Tour added nearly $600 million in gross receipts, with Beyoncé taking home nearly half of the related concert film’s $44 million global box office.
  • Through Parkwood Entertainment, which controls her masters and produces her tours and films, Beyoncé captures higher margins; reported one-offs include an estimated $50 million for a Netflix-streamed NFL halftime show and about $10 million from Levi’s ads.