Beyoncé Joins Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women List

Congratulations to Beyoncé as she marks a significant milestone. Forbes magazine has included her in their list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women for the first time.

Forbes released this list on June 3, highlighting Beyoncé’s financial growth in 2025. What set 2025 apart for her was the remarkable success of her Cowboy Carter tour. This tour generated over $450 million from ticket sales and merchandise. The support from her fans clearly played a crucial role in achieving this financial success.

Beyoncé appears at No. 39 on the list, tied with several other women. Among female musicians, Taylor Swift ranks the highest at No. 23, with an estimated net worth of $2 billion. Swift’s wealth largely derives from her music, concerts, and music catalog, valued at roughly $600 million. She also owns a real estate portfolio worth $110 million.

Rihanna is another musician featured on the list and shares the No. 39 spot with a net worth of $1 billion. Unlike others, Rihanna’s wealth comes primarily from her entrepreneurial ventures, notably her Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty lingerie lines. These examples show the diverse paths to wealth, with Rihanna successfully leveraging her brand in new directions.