Overview
- Beyoncé joins Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and Rihanna as the only musicians Forbes counts as billionaires.
- The 2025 Cowboy Carter tour grossed over $400 million in ticket sales plus about $50 million in merchandise, making it the year’s top tour.
- Her 2023 Renaissance World Tour generated nearly $600 million, and she kept nearly half of the concert film’s $44 million global box office.
- Forbes estimates she earned $148 million in 2025 before taxes from touring, her music catalog and sponsorships, ranking third among musicians for the year.
- Parkwood Entertainment’s in‑house production model let her retain more profits, with additional payouts including an estimated $50 million for a Christmas Day NFL halftime show and about $10 million from a Levi’s campaign.