These Superstars Sing Their Way to a Billion

Not every celebrity makes it into the billionaire club, but those who do belong to an exceptionally elite group. Musicians who manage to translate their creative talent into nine-figure business success are rare. According to new figures from Forbes, Beyoncé is now officially the fifth musician to join this exclusive group. Who are her fellow billionaires?

1. Jay-Z | €2,3 billion

The first musician ever to appear on the Forbes billionaires list, and still the wealthiest, Jay-Z's fortune comes from music, yes, but mainly from champagne (Armand de Brignac), cognac (D'Ussé), a stake in Uber, and an impressive art collection.

2. Rihanna | €1,3 billion

The singer of hits like Diamonds and Umbrella is now a businesswoman par excellence. Her beauty and lingerie empires, Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty, already made her a billionaire in 2021. A new album? Fans are still waiting. Her bank account certainly isn't complaining.

3. Taylor Swift | €1,5 billion

Swift is the epitome of the modern, self-driven pop star. Her Eras Tour broke all records, and she self-released her concert film, without a studio. Add to that her music catalog, real estate portfolio, and streaming deals, and she'd made a billion in 2023.

4. Bruce Springsteen | €1,1 billion

The Boss earned the bulk of his fortune by selling his entire music catalog to Sony for approximately €460 million. He also continues to rake in millions from performances and theater productions.

5. Beyoncé | $1 billion

In 2025, it happened: Queen B joined the elite of musical billionaires. Thanks to her daring country album "Cowboy Carter," a record-breaking tour, fashion house Ivy Park, and savvy investments (like Tidal), she is now one of only five musicians ever to have a ten-figure fortune, according to Forbes.