With a fortune of 1.6 billion USD, Taylor Swift officially surpassed Rihanna to become the richest female artist in the world.
According to Forbes, Taylor Swift ‘s net worth has increased significantly to $1.6 billion. Meanwhile, Rihanna’s current net worth is $1.4 billion. Thus, the Lover singer has officially surpassed Rihanna to take home the title of the richest female artist in the world.
The financial magazine also said that the pop star achieved the top spot mainly from music and live performances. Specifically, $600 million was earned from royalties and touring, while the music catalog is estimated to be worth $600 million. In addition, Taylor also has about $125 million in real estate with 5 homes across the US.
In just one year, the Grammy Award winner’s fortune has skyrocketed thanks to the world’s highest-grossing tour, the Eras Tour . According to Rolling Stone, the tour has helped the singer earn more than $1 billion.
Not only has she achieved massive sales, she has also broken records with her album releases. Her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, staying at the top for 15 weeks after its release. As of now, it is the best-selling album of the year, with over 2.4 million copies sold.
