Beyoncé Officially Ascends to Billionaire Status Following Record-Breaking Year
The “Queen Bey” empire has reached a historic new milestone. According to a recent report from Forbes released on December 29, 2025, Beyoncé has officially joined the ten-figure club, becoming only the fifth musician in history to achieve billionaire status based on the publication’s rigorous estimates.
The 35-time Grammy Award winner crossed this prestigious threshold in 2025, propelled by the massive success of her Cowboy Carter tour. Data from Billboard Boxscore confirms the trek was a financial juggernaut, grossing $407.6 million from 1.6 million tickets sold during its summer run. Forbes also credits the momentum from her 2023 Renaissance World Tour, alongside her successful business ventures—Cécred haircare and SirDavis Whisky—as pivotal factors in her valuation. However, the core of her wealth remains rooted in her music; by retaining ownership of her master recordings and controlling her global touring operations, she secures a significantly higher percentage of the profits.
By reaching this net worth, Beyoncé joins an elite circle of musical entrepreneurs that includes her husband Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Bruce Springsteen. This financial ascent is the result of a calculated business pivot she made in 2010 when she founded Parkwood Entertainment. This move allowed her to internalize management, production, and creative direction, ensuring that the lion’s share of her revenue stayed within her own company.
Industry analysts have long anticipated this rise. In late 2023, Beyoncé made headlines when her net worth spiked from $500 million to $800 million in a single year, largely due to the cultural and commercial phenomenon of the Renaissance era. Her track record of success is virtually unmatched: since launching her solo career in 2003, all eight of her studio albums have debuted at the summit of the Billboard 200, accompanied by nine No. 1 hits on the Hot 100.
The Cowboy Carter run was particularly historic. Not only did it become the highest-grossing country tour in the history of Billboard Boxscore, but it also set a speed record for profitability, taking only 32 performances to surpass the $400 million mark. As she continues to redefine the boundaries of artistry and industry, Beyoncé’s latest achievement solidifies her legacy as one of the most powerful figures in global entertainment.
