The business magazine Forbes estimates that U.S. pop superstar Taylor Swift has become the richest musician in history with a fortune of $2 billion, representing a 100% increase from 2024.
Swift, 36, the singer behind massive hits such as "Shake it Off" had achieved billionaire status in 2024 thanks to the Eras Tour.
Forbes called Swift one of the most commercially successful songwriters of all time.
In 2020, Swift changed the music industry when she re-recorded most of her discography. As a result, the royalties flowed into her own pocket.
Forbes also said her tour became the highest-grossing concert tour in history with revenues of $2.2 billion. With the money, she bought back her original master recordings, the magazine said.
