Forbes Declares Beyoncé a Billionaire, Making Her the Fifth Musician to Reach the Milestone

By Alexus Mosley

Forbes has officially declared Beyoncé a billionaire, cementing the global superstar’s place among an elite group of musicians who have reached a 10-figure net worth.

According to Forbes’ latest valuation, Beyoncé’s wealth surged following the massive success of Cowboy Carter, its accompanying record-breaking world tour, and the continued expansion of her beauty brand, Cécred. The milestone makes her the fifth musician in history to achieve billionaire status, a feat still exceptionally rare in the music industry.

The Cowboy Carter era proved to be a commercial and cultural triumph. The album debuted to critical acclaim and commercial success, while its tour grossed hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide, further solidifying Beyoncé’s reputation as one of the most powerful live performers of her generation. Industry analysts have long cited touring as one of the most lucrative revenue streams for artists at her level, and Beyoncé’s latest run reaffirmed that dominance.

Beyond music, Beyoncé’s business strategy has played a significant role in her financial ascent. Her beauty brand, Cécred, launched to strong demand and continues to expand its footprint in the competitive haircare market. Combined with ownership of her music catalog, film projects, fashion partnerships, and long-term brand deals, Beyoncé has built a diversified empire that extends far beyond the recording studio.

Beyoncé now joins an exclusive list of billionaire musicians that includes Jay-Z, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Bruce Springsteen. Her inclusion underscores not only her longevity in the industry but her ability to evolve creatively and commercially over more than two decades at the top.

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