Taylor Swift has surpassed Rihanna to become the richest female musician in the world. With a $1.6 billion net worth derived from her fully booked world tour and her complete discography, she is the first singer to become a billionaire only via her music and live performances.
Swift has earned $600 million from her music catalogue in addition to $600 million from touring and royalties. With a net worth of around $2.5 billion, she is currently the second-richest musician in the world, behind Jay-Z.
Swift ranks higher up on Forbes’ list of billionaires around the globe than other female performers, including Madonna, Celine Dion, Beyoncé, and Rihanna, at number 2,117.
