According to Forbes, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has officially reached billionaire status, placing her among the very few musicians worldwide to achieve such financial heights. The 44-year-old superstar now joins industry giants like Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Bruce Springsteen in the elite group of artist billionaires.
Her estimated income for 2025 exceeded 148 million US dollars before taxes, making her one of the highest-earning artists of the year. A key driver was her record-breaking Cowboy Carter Tour, which generated more than 400 million US dollars in ticket sales alone, alongside merchandising, sponsorship deals and commercial engagements.
Equally important is Beyoncé’s strategic business structure: through Parkwood Entertainment, founded in 2008, she manages most aspects of her creative and commercial empire – from music production and world tours to film projects and brand partnerships.
Beyond music, Beyoncé has successfully expanded into other business ventures, including beauty, fashion and lifestyle brands, further diversifying her revenue streams. However, the largest share of her wealth still comes from the combination of music rights, global live performances and strategic brand control.
With this milestone, Beyoncé strengthens her position as one of the most commercially powerful and culturally influential artists of our time – the result of creative excellence, relentless ambition and sharp business acumen.
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