Beyoncé Becomes a Billionaire, Joins Elite Music Icons Club

Beyoncé joins Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, and Rihanna in the billionaire list

Beyoncé has officially reached billionaire status, becoming the fifth musician in history to cross the milestone, according to Forbes. The global superstar now stands alongside her husband Jay-Z, as well as Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Rihanna in the exclusive billionaire musicians club.

Beyoncé’s financial rise has been fueled by massive touring success and smart business decisions. Her Renaissance World Tour in 2023 generated nearly $600 million, making it one of the most profitable tours of the decade. In 2024, she released her country-inspired album Cowboy Carter, which went on to anchor 2025’s highest-grossing concert tour worldwide.

A key factor behind her growing wealth is Parkwood Entertainment, the entertainment company Beyoncé founded in 2008. Parkwood manages her career and produces her music, films, and concerts in-house, allowing her to retain a larger share of profits rather than relying on outside production companies.

According to industry data, the Cowboy Carter Tour alone brought in more than $400 million in ticket sales, along with an estimated $50 million from merchandise. Because Parkwood handled production, Beyoncé benefited from higher profit margins. When combined with earnings from her music catalog and brand partnerships, Forbes estimates she earned $148 million in 2025 before taxes, ranking her as the third-highest paid musician in the world that year.

Beyoncé has officially become a billionaire, according to Forbes.

The outlet reports she is now one of only five musicians to reach the milestone, joining Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Jay-Z, and Bruce Springsteen. pic.twitter.com/eG2nstg1BT

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Beyond touring, Beyoncé has also secured major income through film and streaming projects. She reportedly earned around $60 million from Netflix for her 2019 documentary Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé. In 2024, she was paid an estimated $50 million for her halftime performance during Netflix’s first Christmas Day NFL game.

Earlier, she also produced and released a concert film from the Renaissance World Tour directly through AMC, earning nearly half of the film’s $44 million global box office revenue.

With record-breaking tours, strategic ownership, and diversified income streams, Beyoncé’s billionaire status highlights how modern musicians can turn creative control into long-term financial power.