Overview
- Beyoncé is now counted by Forbes as one of only five musician billionaires, alongside Jay‑Z, Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Bruce Springsteen.
- Forbes estimates her 2025 pre‑tax income at about $148 million, placing her third among musicians for the year.
- The Cowboy Carter tour generated over $400 million in ticket sales plus roughly $50 million from merchandise, according to Forbes.
- Control of her music catalog and projects through Parkwood improved margins, with additional earnings from a Levi’s campaign (~$10 million), an NFL halftime show (~$50 million) and a reported $60 million Netflix deal.
- Coverage notes that Forbes’ valuations draw on public records and are approximate, and some outlets differ on how they describe her ordinal place among music billionaires.