Taylor Swift has surpassed Rhianna to become the world’s richest female musician, with a net worth estimated to be a whopping $1.6 billion.
Swift’s ascent was confirmed on Saturday, October 5th, with Forbes updating her net worth to reflect her growing fortune in the wake of the historic “Eras Tour” and the continued popularity of her catalog. Now, she’s not only topping the list of richest female musicians — surpassing Rhianna’s $1.4 billion net worth — but is ranked No. 2 on the list of richest musicians, period. Only Jay-Z is valued more, with a $2.5 billion net worth.
But as was pointed out when Swift first became a billionaire in October 2023, she is the only musician in history to earn a 10-digit net worth primarily from her recordings and live performances (as opposed to other business ventures). A year after she reached that milestone, Forbes now estimates that her assets include $600 million from royalties and touring, another $600 million from the value of her catalog, and $125 million from real estate.
