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Mathew Knowles Downplays Beyoncé’s Billionaire Label, Plans Global Destiny’s Child Tribute

Forbes credits tour windfalls plus Parkwood-run ventures for the billionaire designation.

Overview

  • Knowles said he has never heard Beyoncé talk about money and described her as driven by excellence, fans, and giving back.
  • Forbes listed Beyoncé as a billionaire at the end of 2025, placing her among a small group of musician billionaires that includes Jay-Z, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Bruce Springsteen.
  • Pollstar and Forbes data show the Cowboy Carter tour grossed over $400 million in ticket sales with about $50 million in merchandise, and Forbes estimated her 2025 pre-tax earnings at $148 million.
  • Parkwood Entertainment’s control of production on tours and content was cited by Forbes as a factor that improved her profit margins.
  • Knowles launched the Destiny’s Child: Iconic Reimagined Tribute in Houston and said, through a partnership with live-event company Fever, he plans to take the show global.