Which singer became a billionaire after Forbes assessed her fortune in 2023?
Answer
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift became a billionaire after Forbes assessed her fortune in 2023.
Forbes reported in October 2023 that Swift’s estimated net worth had reached about $1.1 billion. The calculation made her the first musician Forbes said had achieved billionaire status based solely on music and performance-related assets.
Her fortune reflected the value of her music catalogue, substantial real-estate holdings, income from recordings, and the commercial success of the Eras Tour. Forbes’ estimate came during the tour’s enormous global run, rather than from a single record release.
Rihanna is another singer often associated with the billionaire label, but much of her fortune was tied to businesses including Fenty Beauty. Swift’s distinction was the specific combination of music catalogue, touring, and related assets used in Forbes’ assessment.