The Hive has a major reason to celebrate as Beyoncé has officially secured her spot in the billionaire’s club. According to the latest data from Forbes, the Houston icon has reached the billion-dollar milestone, making her only the fifth musician in history to achieve this level of wealth. She now stands alongside her husband Jay-Z, as well as industry titans Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Rihanna, proving that her business moves are just as legendary as her vocals.
This massive financial leap is the result of a masterclass in ownership and creative control. A huge chunk of her wealth comes from her entertainment company, Parkwood Entertainment, which she founded in 2008. By managing her own career and producing her own music, movies, and tours, Beyoncé is able to keep a much larger slice of the pie compared to artists who rely on traditional label deals. This boss move allows her to capture more of the back-end profits from every project she touches.
The numbers from her recent tours have been absolutely astronomical. Her Renaissance World Tour in 2023 brought in nearly $600 million, but she didn’t stop there. In 2025, her Cowboy Carter Tour officially became the highest-grossing country tour of all time, raking in over $400 million in ticket sales alone. When you add another $50 million in merchandise sold at the shows, it is easy to see how her bank account reached ten figures. Because Parkwood produced everything internally, her profit margins were much higher than the industry standard.
Beyond the stage, Beyoncé has been securing the bag through massive multimedia deals. She famously pocketed an estimated $60 million from Netflix for her “Homecoming” documentary and reportedly earned another $50 million for her halftime performance during the first-ever Christmas Day NFL game on the streaming platform in 2024. She also made a major power move by distributing her Renaissance concert film directly through AMC, which allowed her to take home nearly half of the film’s $44 million global box office gross.
Between her record-breaking tours, a deep music catalog she largely owns, and high-profile brand partnerships, Forbes estimates she brought in roughly $148 million in 2025 alone. From the boardroom to the stadium, Beyoncé has spent the last two decades building an empire that finally hit the billion-dollar mark, solidifying her legacy as one of the greatest business minds in entertainment history.
