American rapper and business mogul, Sean Carter, widely known as Jay-Z, has clinched the title of the world’s richest musician.
Forbes places his net worth at $2.5 billion, crediting his fortune to wide-ranging ventures. Beyond music, Jay-Z’s portfolio spans Roc Nation, luxury champagne label Armand de Brignac (Ace of Spades), and the cognac line D’Ussé.
He also reaped huge gains from the sale of Tidal and fashion imprint Rocawear.
His investments stretch further into real estate, hospitality, tech, and startups, solidifying his standing at the top of the global music wealth rankings.
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On the women’s side, Taylor Swift held her ground as the richest female musician, with a net worth of $1.6 billion.
Forbes notes that Swift is the first musician to reach billionaire status entirely from her songs and tours, setting her apart in music history.