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Forbes Says Beyoncé Is Now a Billionaire, the Fifth Musician to Join the Club

Forbes credits an ownership-driven touring empire for pushing her net worth past $1 billion.

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.