Taylor Swift overtakes Rihanna to become world's richest female musician

The 34-year-old is the first musician to enter the billionaire league solely on her songs and music performances. This is because of the value of her music catalogue and her Eras tour.

As of Monday, October 7, 2024, Forbes has confirmed that Taylor Swift is the richest female musician in the world with a net worth of $1.6 billion.