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Beyoncé broke into the music industry at the age of 8 as part of the rap group Girl’s Tyme. When Columbia Records signed the group in 1997, it was renamed Destiny’s Child. Queen Bey’s career thrived with the girl group, with five out of their seven albums going platinum. When she transitioned to a solo career, Beyoncé went on to release some of the most successful albums in music history.
Following her debut albumDangerously in Love, Beyoncé achieved further success with U.S. number-one albums likeB’Day,I Am… Sasha Fierce, and4. She received critical acclaim for her experimental visual albumsBeyoncéandLemonade. Her latest albums are part of a trilogy, withRenaissancereleased in 2022, followed byCowboy Carterin 2024.
Beyoncé or Jay-Z: Who Has More Money?
Beyoncéhas achieved several records, including being the most-awarded female singer in the history of the Grammys. She has another unique record as a female artist, being the only woman to achieve at least 20 top ten songs as a solo artist and 10 as part of a group. Besides her stint with Destiny’s Child, Queen Bey also collaborated with her husbandJay-Z, releasing music as the Carters.
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She first collaborated with the Roc Nation founder on the song’03 Bonnie & Clydein 2002. The couple appeared to evade the rumors about their relationship until they secretly married in 2008. They have three children together—Blue Ivy Carter and twins Rumi & Sir.
Jay-Z is clearly the richer of the two, with a reported net worth of $2.5 billion (via Forbes). He broke the billion-dollar barrier in 2019 and was named hip-hop’s first billionaire byForbes. The 53-year-old no longer needs to release albums or go on tours to earn his millions these days.
Jay-Z’s major income sources include his liquor brands, Armand de Brignac champagne, and D’Usse cognac. He also owns the Tidal music streaming service, which brought him another huge chunk of money. It should be noted that Beyoncé also shares some of this fortune with her husband.
Beyoncé’s Earnings From Her Music
Beyoncé will probably earn more from her album sales than other artists, as she owns the writing and producing credits for most of her works. During her time with Destiny’s Child, she sold over 60 million albums worldwide (viaLA Times). According to theRIAA, her album sales are reported as 114.5 certification units.
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According to Parade, her debut album,Dangerously in Love, sold 11 million units worldwide, while her second album, B’Day, sold 8 million copies.I Am… Sasha Fiercesold 8 million copies, but4was a commercial setback for Bey as it only sold over 3 million copies. However, it received critical acclaim for songs likeLove On Top,Best Thing I Never Had,Party,I Care, andEnd of Time.
Her self-titled album broke iTunes records within the first week of its release.Lemonadebecame the highest-selling album of the year with 2.5 million copies sold.Renaissancemoved 335,000 copies in the US alone, whileCowboy Carterdebuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200, marking Beyoncé’s eighth topper on the chart (via Variety).
According toMarca, her music catalog alone is estimated at $300 million, with an astounding 200 million records sold.
How Much Does Beyoncé Earn From Her Concerts & Tours?
Beyoncé’s blockbusterRenaissance World Tourgrossed over $579 million in revenue (via Variety). It was, for a short span, the highest-grossing tour by a female artist and became one of the top 10 highest-grossing tours in history. After taxes, the tour added at least $100 million to the singer’s net worth.
The Formation World Tourof 2016 is probably her second-highest-grossing tour, which made $256 million. Here is a list of her earnings from her tours:
For her appearance at the Coachella Music Festival in 2018, she earned $8 million (via PEOPLE). Her set lasted 105 minutes, earning her around $76,000 per minute. She participated in a controversial private show in Dubai, performing a full concert for an audience of influencers and journalists. According toRolling Stone UK, she earned $24 million for the show.
Queen Bey’s Concert Films And Her Hollywood Career
Beyoncé signed a deal with Netflix to release three specials for a whopping $60 million (via Variety). Her first documentary film,Homecoming, hit the streamer in 2019. The film covered the massive spectacle behind the scenes of her Coachella performance. Variety reported that the price tag of this project was around $20 million. There have been no reports on the other two films yet.
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She collaborated with AMC Theaters to theatrically release the concert filmRenaissance: A Film by Beyoncéin 2023. According toBox Office Mojo, the film made $45 million at the global box office. It also received praise from critics for the concert footage and behind-the-scenes elements.
In Hollywood, she played the hilarious role of Foxxy Cleopatra alongside Mike Myers inAustin Powers in Goldmember. She also starred alongside Steve Martin inThe Pink Panther. She also had roles inDreamgirls,Cadillac Records, andObsessed.
She voiced the role of Nala in the 2019 filmThe Lion Kingand returns to the role in the upcoming filmMufasa: The Lion King. She also produced the film’s soundtrack,The Lion King: Gift. According toIMDb, her movies have grossed a total of over $2.5 billion at the box office.
Beyoncé’s Merch And Brand Endorsements
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and her mom, Tina Knowles-Lawson, started the clothing line named House of Deréon in 2006. It was later discontinued in 2012. In 2016, she officially launched Ivy Park with partner Sir Philip Green. She acquired full ownership of the line under Parkwood Entertainment in 2018 and later partnered with Adidas.
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According toBillboard, Ivy Park and Adidas have apparently ended their collab and dropped their final collection in October 2023. She is also the proud owner of Eau de Parfum, a fragrance line made in France, and SirDavis, the award-winning American whisky. In 2024, she launched her hair care brand Cécred (via WWD).
Queen Bey has also worked with brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Armani.Her $50 million deal with Pepsiwas crucial in making her and her husband Jay-Z the billion-dollar couple in the music industry in 2012.
Most recently, in 2021, the couple entered into another partnership with Tiffany & Co. for itsAbout Lovecampaign. TheBaby Boysinger wore a 128-carat yellow diamond in the ad. While the details of her paydays are scarce, Beyoncé made a good fortune from these deals.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Real Estate Portfolio
According toCelebrity Net Worth, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have a great real estate portfolio, with their LA properties adding up to $300 million. The couple purchased a $88 million mansion in Bel Air. In 2023, the couple made the second most expensive home buy in the country at the time by purchasing a 30,000 sqft mansion in Malibu for $200 million.
Beyoncé owns a $2.6 million home in New Orleans. She used to own a condo in New York City, which she sold for $9.95 million in 2017. In 2010, she and her husband sold a seven-bedroom mansion on Indian Creek Island in Miami for $9.3 million. The couple also owns a $26 million mansion in the Hamptons and a $4 million private island in the Bahamas.
Beyoncé’s Net Worth And Her Combined Net Worth With Jay-Z
Beyoncé’s net worth took a slight hit this year afterForbesreported it to be $800 million last year. After a revaluation, her current net worth according to herForbes profileis $780 million. Bey owns a share in Jay-Z’s platform Tidal and released her albumLemonadeexclusively on the platform.
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Her most recent singles in herCowboy Carteralbum,16 CarriagesandTexas Hold ‘Em, were made exclusively available on Tidal before they were dropped on other platforms. Beyoncé’s management company, Parkwood Entertainment, is also involved in running several of Jay-Z’s businesses.
Adding Jay-Z’s net worth to Beyoncé’s $780 million net worth, the couple easily amasses over $3 billion in combined net worth.
Beyoncé Falls Behind Rihanna and Taylor Swift In Net Worth Comparisons
Queen Bey is the fourth richest female singer in the world. The top spot is held byRihannawith a net worth of $1.4 billion (via Forbes). Taylor Swiftclosely follows in the second positionafter her blockbusterEras Tour, with a net worth of $1.3 billion (via Forbes). According toBloomberg, Selena Gomez has joined the billionaire club recently. Madonna is placed just above Beyoncé on the list.
In July 2024, Beyoncé introduced the entire USA Olympic team with her songYa Yaand Gold-medal gymnast Simone Biles with her songJust For Fun. In the same month, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris sought her permission to use her singleFreedomas the official song for her campaign.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
