Beyoncé has officially reached billionaire status, cementing her legacy as one of the world’s most formidable business minds in music, per hiphopdx.com.
According to reports from Forbes on Monday, the global superstar’s net worth surpassed the 10-figure mark following a monumental 2025. The 44-year-old reportedly earned an estimated $148 million (£116 million) before tax over the last 12 months alone.
With this achievement, the singer becomes only the fifth musician to enter the billionaire ranks, joining the likes of Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and her husband, Jay-Z. The Carters now comfortably hold the title of music’s wealthiest couple, with JAY-Z’s own net worth estimated at $2.5 billion.
The Business of Being ‘Queen Bey’
While many stars rely on external endorsements, the majority of Beyoncé’s wealth is self-generated. She famously retains control over the rights to her extensive music catalogue and commands massive returns from her live performances. Her recent Cowboy Carter Tour was a commercial juggernaut, grossing over $450 million in ticket and merchandise sales globally.
Beyond the stage, her diverse business portfolio continues to thrive: Cécred: Her recently launched premium hair care line, SirDavis: A bespoke whisky label, Ivy Park: Her signature athleisure clothing line and Brand Partnerships: A reported $10 million collaboration with Levi’s for her Western-inspired campaign.
Financial success follows a string of historic creative milestones. In 2023, Beyoncé became the most decorated artist in Grammy history, and earlier this year, she finally secured the elusive Album of the Year trophy for Cowboy Carter.
During her historic wins, the singer has remained vocal about her inspirations, frequently thanking her family and the queer community for their influence on her genre-bending sound. As she enters this new financial chapter, Beyoncé remains not just a pop icon, but a blueprint for creative and corporate independence.
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