Forbes: Beyoncé Reaches $1 Billion Net Worth

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has achieved billionaire status, becoming the fifth musician to reach that milestone, according to Forbes. The 44-year-old singer's net worth now stands at $1 billion, propelled by her recent ventures in music and business, with the publication estimating her pretax earnings at $148 million in 2025, placing her as the third highest-paid musician globally.

The bulk of Beyoncé's wealth stems from her control over her music catalog and high-grossing tours. Her 2023 Renaissance World Tour generated nearly $600 million, including more than $400 million in ticket sales and $50 million in merchandise. She followed this with the release of her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, which marked her entry into country music and inspired a 32-show stadium tour in 2025. That run, spanning nine venues and concluding in Las Vegas, grossed over $400 million in ticket sales alone, making it the highest-earning concert tour of the year. Beyoncé also produced a concert film from the Renaissance tour, distributed through AMC Theatres, where she retained nearly half of the $44 million global box office.

Additional revenue came from endorsements and performances. She earned an...