The Eras may be over, but the records certainly aren't. Years after turning her songs into a global phenomenon, this pop star has now achieved a new milestone that no female musician before her has managed to reach. And this time, it’s not on the charts, but in the wealth rankings.On Wednesday, Forbes unveiled its latest Iconoclast 50 list, which put focus on the pop star.That superstar is Taylor Swift. Forbes has declared her the richest female musician in history, with an estimated net worth of $2 billion, further cementing a legacy built on blockbuster albums, sold-out tours and a fiercely loyal fanbase.Taylor Swift becomes the richest female musicianOn Wednesday, Forbes unveiled its latest Iconoclast 50 list, spotlighting leaders across finance, business, technology, media, entertainment and philanthropy. The annual list celebrates industry leaders who are reshaping the rules, challenging conventional norms and driving change. It is pegged to its four-year-old Iconoclast conference.According to the publication, the pop superstar’s net worth has surged to an estimated $2 billion, driven largely by the success of her 2023-24 Eras Tour. Her fortune has also been boosted by a string of blockbuster releases, including The Tortured Poets Department, Life of a Showgirl, and the re-recording of her past music catalogue.Her brief on the report read, “Swift changed the music industry in 2020 when she leveraged her star power to re-record most of her discography. As a result, her royalties flowed straight into her pocket and she inspired fellow artists to take ownership of their music”.“In 2024, Swift reached billionaire status thanks to The Eras Tour, which became the highest-grossing concert tour in history with revenue of $2.2 billion. She used the cash to buy back her original masters for an estimated $360 million. By March 2026, her net worth doubled to $2 billion, making her the richest female musician in history,” stated the report.While Swift now holds the title of the richest female musician in history, that status doesn’t make her the wealthiest living musician. According to Forbes, that’s Jay-Z, whose real-time net worth is $2.8 billion. Rihanna and Beyoncé are worth a reported $1 billion.What’s next for Taylor SwiftA lot has been happening in Taylor Swift’s life lately, with the global superstar making headlines on both the personal and professional fronts.She is set to release an original song titled, I Knew It, I Knew You, connected to the upcoming Pixar-Disney film Toy Story 5. Co-written by Jack Antonoff, the track is being touted by Disney as "a return to country" for the crossover superstar, tied in with the franchise's toy cowgirl character, Jessie.Next, the singer will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and, within the next few weeks, reportedly on July 3, she is expected to get married to her fiancé, Travis Kelce. No official details regarding a wedding venue, ceremony date or security arrangements have been announced by either star.