American singer Taylor Swift has set a new financial record.
Medianews.az, referring to lent.az, reports that the artist's fortune has reached 2 billion dollars, making her the richest female musician in history.
The "Iconoclast" 50 ranking prepared by "Forbes" features the most influential representatives in the business, technology, media, and entertainment industries.
The publication's analysts state that the main reason for the rapid growth of Swift's fortune was her highly successful "The Eras Tour" concert tour worldwide.
According to the data, "The Eras Tour" generated more than 2.2 billion dollars in total revenue and was recorded as the highest-grossing concert project in music history. This success allowed the singer not only to strengthen her position in the music business but also to regain control over her creative legacy. After the tour ended, Swift bought back the rights to her original master recordings for approximately 360 million dollars.
"Forbes" notes that one of the most important decisions in the artist's career was re-recording and releasing her previous albums. After disputes over music rights, Swift released new versions of her old albums, resulting in revenues from sales and streams being directed directly to her. This step later inspired many musicians to reconsider ownership rights over their creative catalogs.
The singer's recent projects, especially the album "The Tortured Poets Department," have significantly contributed to her income growth. The album is considered one of the most discussed music projects in recent years.
As of March 2026, Swift's wealth has doubled compared to when she first entered the billionaires list. Thus, she has further solidified her status as one of the most influential figures in the global music industry.
The Canadian singer "The Weeknd" is also featured in "Forbes'" ranking. According to the publication, he was the highest-earning musician worldwide in 2025. A significant part of his income came from the sale of his music catalog to the investment company "Lyric Capital."
Additionally, his "After Hours Til Dawn" tour continues to break records by attracting millions of spectators. Another famous figure on the list is Beyoncé. "Forbes" estimates her fortune at 1 billion dollars. It is noted that the Grammy Award-winning album "Cowboy Carter" played a major role in this result.
Among the most influential music representatives, rapper and singer Bad Bunny is also included.
He continues to increase his global popularity with record-breaking concerts, successful music projects, and achievements in Latin American music.