It’s not just Beyoncé: The rare club of billionaire musicians

Explore five of the wealthiest msuic artists, how they built their wealth, and what sets each apart in music, business, and ownership

Becoming a billionaire is rarer for musicians than winning a Grammy, and it’s only gotten more exclusive in the streaming era. In December 2025, Forbes confirmed that Beyoncé crossed the $1 billion net-worth threshold, making her just the fifth musician ever to do so — a club dominated by artists who turned musical success into massive financial success.

Musicians today make money in multiple ways, from touring to owning their master recordings, from commercial partnerships to business ventures outside of music — but only a handful have translated those earnings into 10-figure fortunes. Forbes’ billionaire lists aren’t just about hit songs; they measure wealth built over decades of revenue streams and........

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