Beyoncé has officially joined the billionaires club, according to Forbes, becoming the fifth musician to reach the milestone. The superstar was backed by a blockbuster year driven largely by touring and music-related revenue. Beyoncé crossed the $1 billion mark following the success of her Cowboy Carter tour, which generated more than $400 million in ticket sales and an estimated $50 million in merchandise revenue. Other artists on the Forbes list include Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Bruce Springsteen. Cowboy Carter, released in 2024, won Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards, marking Beyoncé's first win in the category.

Source: Forbes January 03, 2026 16:23 UTC