Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes
The Straits Times
|December 31, 2025
American singer Beyonce is now a billionaire, Forbes magazine said on Dec 29, becoming the fifth musician to achieve such a milestone.
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The 44-year-old entertainer joins a select club that includes her husband Jay-Z, as well as Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and Rihanna, according to the publication, known for its rankings of the world’s richest people.
Beyonce reached the landmark after several very lucrative years.
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