Taylor Swift passed Rihanna in Forbes’ ranking of the world’s richest female musicians in October 2024, when Forbes estimated Swift’s net worth at $1.6 billion and Rihanna’s at $1.4 billion. Those were estimates published at that time—not verified cash balances or a new October 2026 ranking.
What did Forbes report in October 2024?
Forbes Australia reported on October 9, 2024, that Swift had overtaken Rihanna in its ranking of the world’s richest female musicians. Forbes estimated Swift’s net worth at $1.6 billion and Rihanna’s at $1.4 billion in that comparison. Forbes Australia’s report is the source for the ranking and figures.
The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times also reported the milestone on October 7, 2024, citing the $1.6 billion estimate for Swift. The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times provide contemporaneous coverage.
How did Forbes estimate Swift’s fortune?
Forbes’ 2024 accounting attributed Swift’s estimated wealth to several music-related assets and earnings, plus real estate. Forbes Australia reported these components:
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- $600 million attributed to the value of Swift’s music catalog.
- $600 million attributed to tours and royalties.
- $125 million attributed to real estate.
These were estimates reported in 2024, not audited balances or a statement of how much Swift held in cash. They also show why it is misleading to describe her fortune as coming only from touring: the reported breakdown included catalog value, royalties, tour earnings and property.
How was Rihanna’s wealth different?
The 2024 coverage described Rihanna’s wealth as substantially connected to business ownership, particularly her stake in Fenty Beauty; Forbes Australia also cited Savage X Fenty. That differs from the more music-centered profile Forbes attributed to Swift, but it does not mean Rihanna’s fortune came only from cosmetics or that Swift’s came only from music performance.
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The figures are a comparison of estimated total net worth, not a ranking of music income alone. They also reflect the publications’ estimates at a particular time, rather than a direct, like-for-like valuation of every asset and liability.
How much is Taylor Swift worth now?
A Forbes profile search result marked as updated June 3, 2026 showed a later estimate of $2 billion for Swift. The profile page itself was inaccessible, so that figure should be understood as the later amount displayed in the search result, not as a separately verified balance. It is distinct from the $1.6 billion estimate in the October 2024 ranking.
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A current Rihanna estimate was not available in the cited reporting. The $1.4 billion figure is useful for the October 2024 comparison only; it should not be presented as Rihanna’s current net worth or compared against Swift’s later figure as though both were measured on the same date.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What does “net worth” mean in a celebrity ranking?
Net worth is an estimate of assets minus liabilities, not the amount of money someone can immediately spend. For a musician, an estimate may include the value of a music catalog, expected or reported earnings, business stakes and property. Those assets can be difficult to value precisely, and published rankings are estimates rather than audited financial statements.
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