How Taylor Swift dethroned Rihanna to become world’s richest female musician

Taylor Swift’s star power continues to soar to new heights, but this time, it’s her financial empire making headlines. The pop superstar has officially surpassed Rihanna to become the world’s richest female musician, a feat that solidifies her place in music and business.

Taylor Swift becomes world’s richest female musician

Taylor Swift became the world’s richest female musician, dethroning Rihanna, who had held the title for several years. While Rihanna’s fortune has been significantly boosted by her ventures into beauty and fashion with her Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty lines, Swift’s success comes largely from her musical dominance. Swift’s *Eras Tour*, which grossed over a billion dollars, has set new records, and her move to re-record her early albums has added another lucrative revenue stream.

Swift’s financial ascent isn’t solely reliant on her music. From endorsement deals with brands like Diet Coke and Apple Music to owning her label, Swift’s savvy business decisions have made her a financial force to be reckoned with. Her journey from Nashville’s country music darling to global pop icon has been marked by strategic career moves, a fiercely loyal fanbase, and the ability to reinvent herself constantly.

In contrast, while Rihanna’s diverse business portfolio, particularly her Fenty brand, has kept her among the wealthiest female musicians, it wasn’t enough to keep up with Swift’s astronomical growth in 2024.

With her wealth reaching new heights, Taylor Swift is not just a musician but a global mogul, forever transforming the entertainment business.