Power couple Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Jay-Z have both crossed the billionaire milestone, but when it comes to sheer net worth in 2025, Jay-Z remains significantly ahead.
Jay-Z’s net worth is estimated at around $2.5 billion in 2025, more than double Beyoncé’s fortune. The rapper-turned-business mogul first became hip-hop’s inaugural billionaire in 2019 and has continued to expand his wealth through a diversified portfolio that extends far beyond music.
A major contributor to Jay-Z’s net worth has been his liquor empire. In 2021, luxury giant LVMH acquired a 50% stake in his champagne brand Armand de Brignac (Ace of Spades), valuing the brand at over $600 million. In February 2023, Jay-Z also sold a majority stake in his cognac label D’Usse to Bacardi, further boosting his cash reserves. In addition, his wealth includes a valuable music catalogue, a fine art collection featuring works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, and equity stakes in companies such as Block and Uber. His business success has been complemented by cultural recognition, including induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and an Emmy win for producing the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Beyoncé officially became a billionaire in 2025, with her net worth estimated at just over $1 billion. Her rise was powered by the massive success of the Cowboy Carter album and tour, which followed the record-breaking Renaissance World Tour. Touring remains the backbone of her earnings, supported by full ownership and control through Parkwood Entertainment, which manages her music, tours, films, and merchandising. Additional income streams include brand ventures such as Cécred haircare, SirDavis whiskey, catalog royalties, and high-value media deals.
In comparison, Jay-Z is the richer of the two in 2025, with a net worth of about $2.5 billion versus Beyoncé’s $1 billion. Together, however, they form one of the most influential and financially powerful couples in global entertainment, with a combined net worth exceeding $3.5 billion.
