Beyoncé has officially joined Forbes’ list of billionaires, making her the fifth musician to reach this milestone. She now joins a select group that includes Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, and her husband Jay-Z, who Forbes estimates is worth $2.5 billion.
Earlier this year, Forbes estimated Beyoncé’s net worth at $800 million and predicted she would cross the billion-dollar mark after years of global success. Her 2023 Renaissance World Tour alone earned nearly $600 million, confirming her place as one of the biggest pop stars in the world alongside Taylor Swift.
Beyoncé also produced a concert film from the tour, released through AMC theaters, which earned $44 million globally. She pocketed nearly half of the film’s revenue, demonstrating her business acumen in addition to her musical talent.
Her 2024 album Cowboy Carter, which explores the Black roots of country music, received critical acclaim and won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. This marked her first win in this prestigious category despite multiple prior nominations.
The album’s tour included special appearances from Jay-Z, two of their children, and former Destiny’s Child members. The tour grossed more than $400 million in ticket sales and another $50 million in merchandise. While some UK shows had slower ticket sales, Beyoncé still set the record for the highest-priced ticket sold in 2025 at £950, with the lowest-priced tickets starting at £71.
In addition to tours and albums, Beyoncé earned an estimated $50 million from a special halftime show during Netflix’s first Christmas Day NFL game. She also made $10 million from a series of Levi’s commercials, further boosting her income.
