World’s Richest Musician Has $2.5 Billion Net Worth, Sold 140 Million Records – And It’s Not Taylor Swift or Rihanna

Jay Z tops Forbes Billionaire List 2025 as the richest musician in the world, outpacing Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Beyoncé by a wide margin.

April 3, 2025 |The global music industry has no shortage of billionaires, but when it comes to the top spot, rapper, producer, and business mogul Jay Z leads the chart by a staggering margin. According to the Forbes Billionaire List 2025, Jay Z is the richest musician in the world with a net worth of $2.5 billion — beating the likes of Taylor Swift ($1.6 billion), Rihanna ($1.4 billion), and Beyoncé ($760 million).

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Jay Z has sold over 140 million records globally, but his immense wealth is built not just on music. The 55-year-old has investments across industries — from Roc Nation (his record label) to a streaming platform (Tidal), a luxury bar chain, and even fashion ventures, all contributing to his growing empire. He became hip-hop’s first billionaire in 2019 and has only expanded his influence since.

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Born Shawn Corey Carter, Jay Z started as an underground rapper in the late 1980s before co-founding Roc-A-Fella Records in the 90s. Each of his last 11 albums debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, solidifying his position as a musical icon.

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In 2008, he married global superstar Beyoncé, creating one of the most powerful duos in entertainment history.

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