Forbes has officially declared Beyoncé a billionaire as of late December 2025, making her the fifth musician to achieve the milestone and joining an elite group that includes her husband Jay‑Z ($2.5 billion), Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Bruce Springsteen. Her net worth crossed the $1 billion threshold after years of strategic empire‑building, with the publication previously estimating her at $800 million earlier in 2025.​

The tipping point came from her record‑shattering Cowboy Carter Tour, which grossed over $400 million in 2025 alone — the highest‑grossing country tour ever — plus $148 million in pretax earnings from touring, sponsorships like Levi’s ($10 million) and her Netflix NFL Christmas halftime show ($50 million). Ownership of her music catalog, which generates massive royalties, forms the bulk of her wealth, amplified by smart business moves like the Renaissance concert film that netted her nearly half of its $44 million global box office.​

Diversified ventures have been key: her haircare line Cécred, Ivy Park fashion collabs, SirDavis whiskey and high‑profile endorsements have layered on nine‑figure stability beyond music. Beyoncé’s 2024 Cowboy Carter album earned her first Album of the Year Grammy, cementing cultural dominance while her tours consistently rank among the world’s top earners.​

This self‑made status — without relying heavily on outside investors — underscores her business acumen, turning artistic evolution into generational wealth and inspiring fans who celebrated the news across social media.