Beyonce has officially danced into billionaire territory, marking yet another career-defining milestone for the global megastar.
Find out how Queen Bey’s billion-dollar empire stacks up below…
According to Forbes, the Houston native’s bold pivot into Country music, paired with relentless touring dominance, has elevated her financial standing to historic heights.
Already regarded as one of music’s most formidable live performers, the 44-year-old’s recent moves have proven as lucrative as they are culturally impactful.
Let’s get into it!
Touring Dominance
The ‘Cowboy Carter Tour’ emerged as the highest-grossing Country tour in history, pulling in over $400 million in ticket sales and an estimated $50 million in merchandise. With Parkwood Entertainment handling production in-house, profit margins were significantly higher than industry norms.
Music Catalog and Film Deals
Control over her master recordings continues to pay off, alongside earnings from concert films tied to both ‘Renaissance’ and ‘Cowboy Carter.’ Past streaming and theatrical releases have collectively generated tens of millions.
Brand Partnerships and Specials
A Netflix Christmas Day NFL Halftime Show reportedly earned around $50 million/
As of 2025, Forbes estimates she earned $148 million before taxes, cementing her place among music’s wealthiest figures.
Additional Ventures
Expansion into celeb-adjacent industries – including a hair care brand (Cécred), a whiskey line SirDavis with LVMH, and a clothing line (the recently sunset Ivy Park) – helped further lift her fortunes into the elusive billion-dollar band.
Congrats!
Knew it was just a matter of time. She took her time while keeping her craft, music, at the forefront. Good for her.
She been a billionaire, go bey.
Her dad said shes been one for years.
This new status does NOT include her side ventures. She reached this solely based on music and touring. Cowboy Carter took her over. The album and the tour. She is the first black woman to ever achieve this from music alone.