Taylor Swift is officially in her billionaire era! The pop superstar has now surpassed Rihanna to become the richest female musician in the world, boasting a jaw-dropping net worth of $1.6 billion. With this massive achievement, Swift slides just behind Jay-Z, who holds a net worth of $2.5 billion on the overall richest musicians list.
What’s even wilder? Swift is on track to claim Rihanna’s previous record of being the “richest female musician of all time,” which peaked at $1.77 billion. Forbes confirmed that the bulk of her fortune comes from tour earnings, royalties, her music catalog, and savvy real estate investments.
Swift’s monumental success in 2023, especially with her Eras Tour and the rerelease of 1989 (Taylor’s Version), played a major role in pushing her net worth sky-high. She’s also raking in royalties from Spotify, reportedly making $100 million in 2023 alone!
Unlike many musicians, Swift’s wealth is purely a result of her music career—no makeup lines or lingerie brands needed. She’s now the only artist to hit 10 figures primarily from album sales and live performances.
But while Swift’s bank account is thriving, her recent political move has caused quite the stir! After endorsing Kamala Harris for the 2024 White House race, none other than Donald Trump lashed out, angrily declaring, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT.” Drama alert! Could this feud be the next chapter in Taylor’s legendary saga?
Meanwhile, Swifties are waiting to see if she’ll reclaim Rihanna’s ultimate title—and with her Eras Tour still ongoing, it looks like the sky’s the limit for T-Swift!