Beyoncé Named Fifth Billionaire Musician by Forbes/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Beyoncé has officially become the fifth musician to reach billionaire status, according to Forbes, joining Jay-Z, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Bruce Springsteen. Her historic 2025 Grammy wins and massive tour earnings, combined with a thriving business empire, helped push her over the threshold. The 44-year-old continues to dominate both music and entrepreneurship, cementing her legacy as a cultural icon.
Beyoncé Billionaire Status Quick Looks
- Forbes names Beyoncé the fifth billionaire musician
- Joins Jay-Z, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen
- Earned Grammy Album of the Year for “Cowboy Carter”
- First Black woman to win Best Country Album
- “Cowboy Carter Tour” grossed over $400 million
- Most Grammy wins in history with 35 awards
- Successful ventures in fashion, haircare, and spirits
- Named Billboard’s greatest pop star of the 21st century
Deep Look
Beyoncé Becomes Fifth Musician Billionaire, Joining Elite Forbes List
Global superstar Beyoncé has been officially declared a billionaire by Forbes, becoming the fifth musician ever to reach this elite status. At 44, the multi-talented performer, entrepreneur, and cultural icon joins her husband Jay-Z, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Bruce Springsteen as music’s most financially successful artists.
Her billionaire designation follows an extraordinary year of achievements in both music and business. In early 2025, Beyoncé made history at the Grammy Awards, taking home Album of the Year for her critically acclaimed country project Cowboy Carter. She also became the first Black woman to win Best Country Album, breaking barriers in a genre traditionally dominated by white artists.
With an unmatched 35 Grammy wins and 99 nominations — including those with her former group Destiny’s Child — Beyoncé is the most-awarded artist in Grammy history, having officially surpassed conductor Georg Solti in 2023.
Her financial trajectory skyrocketed following the success of her Cowboy Carter Tour, which grossed over $400 million, according to Reuters. The tour became the highest-grossing country tour in music history, reinforcing Beyoncé’s ability to transcend genres and redefine the boundaries of pop music.
In 2024, Billboard named her the greatest pop star of the 21st century. Writer Andrew Unterberger credited her “25 years of influence, impact, evolution,” highlighting how Beyoncé has continuously shaped modern pop and R&B through every stage of her career.
Her 2023 Renaissance World Tour was another massive success, drawing tens of thousands of fans — known as the BeyHive — to sold-out arenas across North America and Europe. In Stockholm, the tour’s opening city, the influx of visitors was so substantial that it reportedly slowed Sweden’s rate of inflation, economists told international media.
A Business Empire Beyond Music
While Beyoncé’s music remains the cornerstone of her success, her business acumen has played a major role in securing her billionaire status. She has developed multiple product lines, including fashion, beauty, and haircare. Her haircare brand, teased earlier in 2025, became a viral success upon launch.
Her whiskey brand, SirDavis — named after her great-grandfather — has quickly gained traction in the beverage industry. Beyoncé’s ventures extend beyond endorsement deals into ownership, allowing her to build a diversified portfolio that generates long-term wealth.
From Destiny’s Child to Global Dominance
Beyoncé’s rise to stardom began in the early 1990s with the girl group Girl’s Tyme, which later evolved into Destiny’s Child. The group became one of the most successful female acts of the late ’90s and early 2000s, known for chart-topping hits and empowering lyrics.
In 2001, Destiny’s Child went on hiatus, and Beyoncé launched her solo career with the 2003 debut album Dangerously in Love, which earned her five Grammy Awards. Over the next two decades, she released a series of critically acclaimed albums, including B’Day, Lemonade, and Renaissance, each pushing creative boundaries and redefining the landscape of contemporary music.
In a memorable moment during her Cowboy Carter Tour stop in Las Vegas, Beyoncé reunited on stage with fellow Destiny’s Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, thrilling fans and celebrating the roots of her monumental career.
She also made history in 2018 by becoming the first woman of color to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Her performance, later released as the concert film Homecoming, was praised for its cultural significance and elaborate choreography, showcasing her continued commitment to excellence and representation.
Legacy of a Cultural Icon
Now a billionaire, Beyoncé’s legacy extends far beyond music charts and award stages. She’s a businesswoman, philanthropist, and trendsetter whose influence is felt across industries. Her ability to fuse artistry with entrepreneurship has made her a blueprint for modern celebrity success.
From the stage to the boardroom, Beyoncé continues to build an empire rooted in creativity, ownership, and purpose. As she enters this new chapter, she does so not just as a performer — but as a powerful symbol of what’s possible when talent, vision, and strategy align.
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