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Beyonce Becomes A Billionaire, One of the World's Richest Blacks

Beyonce has reached billionaire status and her Country album and tour helped get her there. According to Forbes in a Dec. 29 report, BeyoncĂ©’s net worth has crossed $1 billion, making her one of the world’s richest entertainers. She has joined an exclusive list of musicians including her husband Jay Z. A husband and wife being in this rare financial sphere is historic. Only Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Bruce Springsteen have crossed the billionaire bar. Mathew Knowles, BeyoncĂ©’s father and former manager, posted on Instagram praising her for becoming the fifth musician ever to hit billionaire status, showing family pride. “I am so very proud of my daughter. She worked hard and it paid off!,” he said alongside a clipping of the Forbes announcement. How Did She Do It? The financial boost stems primarily from her music business — especially touring and ownership of her catalog. But Beyonce has diversified her financial portfolio to include stock in Uber • Her “Cowboy Carter” tour in 2025 gr...