Taylor Swift becomes world's richest female musician with $1.6 billion net worth

Taylor Swift has become the world's richest female musician, surpassing Rihanna with an estimated net worth of $1.6 billion, according to Forbes. This follows her billionaire status achieved last year from her successful Eras Tour. Swift's wealth includes $600 million from touring and royalties, $600 million from her music catalog, and $125 million in real estate. She ranks #2,117 on the Forbes billionaires list, ahead of other notable female musicians. Rihanna, now at #2,336, has a net worth of $1.4 billion, primarily from her Fenty Beauty and lingerie lines. Swift is the second richest musician overall, following Jay-Z, who has an estimated worth of $2.5 billion.