Beyoncé, one of the world’s most successful and influential musicians, has officially been declared a billionaire by Forbes, joining an elite group of artists with ten-figure fortunes. She is the fifth musician ever to reach this milestone, joining the ranks of Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, and her husband Jay-Z, whose net worth Forbes lists at $2.5 billion (£1.85bn).

Forbes Confirms Beyoncé’s Billionaire Status

Earlier this month, Forbes estimated Beyoncé’s net worth at $800 million (£593m) and projected that she would surpass the billion-dollar threshold following years of consistent success. Her rise to billionaire status is attributed to a combination of record-breaking tours, strategic business deals, album sales, and media projects.

Renaissance World Tour: A Record-Breaking Success

Beyoncé’s 2023 Renaissance World Tour grossed nearly $600 million, cementing her status as one of the biggest pop icons in the world alongside Taylor Swift. The tour included sold-out stadium shows, high-priced VIP tickets, and merchandise sales, establishing a strong foundation for her billionaire status.

In addition, Beyoncé produced a concert film based on the tour, distributed directly via a deal with AMC theaters, which generated a $44 million global box office gross, with Beyoncé taking home nearly half of the total earnings.

Cowboy Carter Album and Tour

Beyoncé’s 2024 album, Cowboy Carter, celebrated and highlighted the Black roots of country music and earned her Grammy Awards Album of the Year, marking her first win despite four prior nominations.

The Cowboy Carter tour included special appearances from Jay-Z, two of their children, and her former Destiny’s Child bandmates, grossing over $400 million in ticket sales and an additional $50 million in merchandise revenue. The tour set new records at venues like Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London and Stade de France in Paris.

While some shows faced slow ticket sales, prompting promoters to reduce prices, the tour still featured the highest top-priced ticket in the UK for 2025 at £950, with entry-level tickets starting at £71.

Additional Ventures Contributing to Net Worth

Beyoncé’s special halftime performance for Netflix’s first Christmas Day NFL game earned an estimated $50 million, while her Levi’s commercial campaign generated an additional $10 million.

Forbes notes that while other musicians, such as Selena Gomez, have been reported by Bloomberg as billionaires, discrepancies exist in net worth calculations. Bloomberg estimated Gomez at $1.3 billion (£962m) in 2024, while Forbes estimates her wealth at $700 million (£518m).

Conclusion: Beyoncé Joins Elite Billionaire Musicians

Beyoncé’s ascent to billionaire status reflects her diverse income streams, from touring and album sales to business ventures and media projects. Her achievements continue to solidify her place as one of the most influential and financially successful artists in the music industry.