
Taylor Swift has added another title to her growing list of accomplishments, officially becoming the world's richest female musician. Previously, Rihanna held the top spot, but according to Forbes, Swift now leads with a net worth of $1.6 billion.
The bulk of this wealth comes from her music and live performances. Forbes estimates that up to $600 million is tied to royalties and touring, while her music catalog alone is valued at approximately $600 million. In addition, Swift owns five homes across the U.S. worth approximately $125 million. Swift is closely followed by Rihanna, whose net worth is estimated at $1.4 billion, largely due to her Fenty Beauty and Savage x Fenty businesses.
The announcement comes after Forbes reported that Swift became a billionaire in October 2023, boosted by her Eras tour and ownership of her music catalog. The Eras tour, which began in March 2023, has become the highest-grossing tour worldwide, grossing over $1 billion.
According to Rolling Stone, Swift sold approximately 4.3 million tickets at an average price of $238 through December 2023.
Beyond touring, Swift continues to make waves with her music. As of 2021, she has re-recorded her first five albums to regain ownership of her original albums after Scooter Braun sold them for over $200 million.
Her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and stayed at the top for 15 weeks after its release in April 2024, selling more than 2.4 million copies in the first half of the year alone.
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