American music superstar Beyoncé has been declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine, becoming only the fifth musician in history to attain the financial milestone.
The 44-year-old entertainer joins an exclusive group that includes her husband, rapper Jay-Z, alongside Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and Rihanna, according to the publication’s latest assessment.
Beyoncé’s rise to billionaire status follows several exceptionally profitable years. Her Renaissance World Tour in 2023 reportedly grossed nearly $600 million, while in 2024 she reinvented her sound with the Grammy-winning country album Cowboy Carter. That creative shift was followed by the world’s highest-grossing tour of 2025.
When combined with income from her extensive music catalogue and other commercial ventures, Forbes estimated that Beyoncé earned about $148 million in 2025 before taxes, ranking her as the third highest-paid musician globally during the year.
Although the publication did not give a precise figure for her overall net worth, it noted that Beyoncé, who founded Parkwood Entertainment to manage her career and productions, has built a vast business empire.
Forbes explained that while she has expanded into areas such as hair care, whiskey production and fashion, the bulk of her wealth continues to come from her music, global touring success and ownership of the rights to her back catalogue.
