Beyoncé is now officially a billionaire, cementing her place as one of music’s biggest and most business-savvy stars.
Forbes reported on Monday (December 29) that Queen Bey’s net worth had finally crossed the billion-dollar mark thanks to a show-stopping 2025 that saw her pull in an estimated $148 million before taxes.
The 44-year-old is just the fifth musician to become a billionaire following Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and her husband JAY-Z, who is hip-hop’s richest man with an estimated net worth of $2.5 billion. Together, the Carters are by far music’s highest-value couple.
According to Forbes, the majority of Beyoncé’s personal wealth comes from her music due to the fact that she controls the rights to her enormously successful catalog and earns a substantial income from her global tours. Her most recent trek, the all-stadium Cowboy Carter Tour, generated over $450 million from both ticket sales and merch.
Of course, Bey’s business empire also includes a number of non-music ventures including a hair care brand (Cécred), a whiskey label (SirDavis) and a clothing line (Ivy Park). She also pocketed a reported $10 million from her Western-themed collaboration with Levi’s.
Becoming a billionaire is far from the only esteemed achievement on Beyoncé’s resume in recent years. In 2023, she broke the record for most wins in Grammys history (32) after claiming the award for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for Renaissance.
“I’m trying not to be too emotional… and I’m trying to just receive this night,” she said while holding back tears as she collected the historic trophy. “I want to thank God for protecting me… Thank you, God. I’d like to thank my uncle Johnny, who’s not here but he’s here in spirit.
“I’d like to thank my parents for loving me and pushing me. I’d like to thank my beatiful husband, my beautiful three children who are at home watching. I’d like to thank the queer community for your love and for inventing this genre. God bless you. Thank you so much to the Grammys.”
Beyoncé has since extended her career total to 35 Grammys, taking home three trophies earlier this year — including Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter, her first-ever win in the coveted category.
Oh please, Beyoncé’s a billionaire because she sold a tour and a hair product? She’s basically the music world’s version of a luxury spa. If she’s got a billion, I’d like to see her pay for my cousin’s dog’s vet bill. Honestly, she’s more of a billionaire influencer than a real artist. Just… more sweatpants and less soul.