Pop Superstar Taylor Swift Joins the Billionaire Ranks.
Pop icon Taylor Swift has landed a coveted spot on the Forbes 2024 World’s Billionaires List for the first time, solidifying her place among the world’s richest people.
The 34-year-old singer’s estimated net worth of $1.1 billion stems from a multitude of sources, including her record-breaking Eras Tour, the ever-growing value of her music catalog, and her savvy real estate investments. According to Forbes, Swift is the first musician to achieve billionaire status solely through her music and performances, a remarkable feat for the artist who began writing songs professionally at the tender age of 14.
Swift’s career skyrocketed after signing with Big Machine Records in 2005 as a country singer. Since then, she has transformed into a global phenomenon, releasing six studio albums and selling a staggering 200 million records worldwide, solidifying her place as one of the best-selling digital artists of all time.