Beyoncé is now a billionaire, Forbes declares

Beyoncé is a billionaire following the success of her Cowboy Carter tour, Forbes declared Monday.Why it matters: The Grammy award-winning star is only the fifth musician to make Forbes' billionaires list, after Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband, Jay-Z.By the numbers: Beyoncé's journey to billionaire status saw her 2023 Renaissance World Tour gross nearly $600 million, record the critically acclaimed, country-inspired album "Cowboy Carter" and subsequent tour of the same name — which featured guest appearances from Jay-Z, their three children and former Destiny's Child bandmates.The "Cowboy Carter" tour was the highest-grossing of 2025, making $400 million in ticket sales and a further $50 million in merchandise sold at the shows.Flashback: Taylor Swift named to Forbes' annual billionaire listEditor's note: This article has been updated with more context.