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Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Rihanna make 'Forbes' tally of richest self-made women

Newsweek · 🇺🇸 public United States · · 287 words · By Anne Erickson
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For the first time ever, the musician and entrepreneur has made Forbes magazine's list of America's Richest Self-Made Women.

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What happened

For the first time ever, the musician and entrepreneur has made Forbes magazine's list of America's Richest Self-Made Women.

Why it matters

Forbes released their tally on Wednesday, June 3, and that's where Beyoncé made her debut.

Common ground

So, what made 2025 a bigger win for Beyoncé financially than previous years?

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “For the first time ever, the musician and entrepreneur has made Forbes magazine's list of America's Richest Self-Made Women.”
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Multiple web search results confirm Beyoncé's appearance on the Forbes 2026 America's Richest Self-Made Women list, specifically mentioning her as #39.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Carolyn Rafaelian is an American-Armenian entrepreneur and businesswoman. She is the founder of the accessories and jewelry company Alex and Ani, and the owner of the Belcourt of Newport and Bar and B…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolyn_Rafaelian
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. In 2023, Billboard and Vibe ranked him as the greatest rapper of al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay-Z
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of billionaire celebrities, based on calculations by reputable publications such as Forbes and The Sunday Times Rich List. Through its history, Forbes have included among their…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_celebrities_by_net_wor…
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Claim 2: “Forbes released their tally on Wednesday, June 3”
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Web search results explicitly mention the release of the 2026 list and one specific result dates a related report to June 3, 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Carolyn Rafaelian is an American-Armenian entrepreneur and businesswoman. She is the founder of the accessories and jewelry company Alex and Ani, and the owner of the Belcourt of Newport and Bar and B…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolyn_Rafaelian
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This page lists various career, tournament, and seasonal achievements by tennis player Serena Williams. Williams has won a record 13 Grand Slam singles titles on hard court. She holds the Open Era rec…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_career_achievements_by…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The World's Billionaires is an annual ranking by the American business magazine Forbes of people who are billionaires, i.e., they are estimated to have a net worth of US$1 billion or more. The list wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_World's_Billionaires
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Claim 3: “There's only one other musician on the tally, and that's Rihanna, who is also No. 39 on the tally with an estimated net worth of $1 billion.”
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While Rihanna is confirmed as a billionaire by Forbes in 2022 and mentioned in the 2026 list, the specific ranking of No. 39 and the exact $1 billion figure for the 2026 list is not corroborated by multiple independent sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Forbes presents the 2026 World's Billionaires list. View the richest people in the world and learn their net worth, age, country of residence, source of wealth and more.
https://www.forbes.com/billionaires/
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web search NEUTRAL — Net worth: $7.1 billion (Forbes, 2026). Instagram: @stevenspielberg. Spielberg snagged the number one spot in Forbes' 2026 World's Billionaires list on March 10, marking the second time he's topped th…
https://www.legit.ng/ask-legit/top/1718135-the-richest-celeb…
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web search NEUTRAL — Rihanna's net worth is now $1.4 billion, according to Forbes. Pop star Rihanna is the youngest self-made billionaire woman in the United States, as per Forbes 2022 list . The 34-year-old singer recent…
https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rihanna-is-us-youngest-se…
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Claim 4: “pop star Taylor Swift comes in at the highest at No. 23 with an estimated net worth of a whopping $2 billion.”
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While Taylor Swift is mentioned in the evidence, there is no specific mention of her ranking at No. 23 or a net worth of exactly $2 billion on this specific 2026 Forbes list in the provided snippets.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has received numerous industry awards and honorary accolades. She is the most-awarded artist of the American Music Awards (40), the Billboard Music Awards (…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. An influential figure in popular culture, she is known for her autobiographical songwriting and artistic reinventions. Sw…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Swift
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Eras Tour was the sixth concert tour by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It began in Glendale, Arizona, United States, on March 17, 2023, and concluded in Vancouver, British Columbia, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eras_Tour
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Claim 5: “the difference was her 2025 Cowboy Carter tour, which grossed more than $450 million in ticket sales and merchandise.”
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One source explicitly states Forbes confirms the Cowboy Carter Tour grossed $450M across tickets and merchandise, while another mentions Pollstar reported $407.6 million.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cowboy Carter (also referred to as Act II: Cowboy Carter) is the eighth studio album by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé. It was released on March 29, 2024, by Parkwood Entertainment and Columbi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowboy_Carter
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Cowboy Carter Tour (written in full as Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour) was the tenth concert tour by the American singer-songwriter Beyoncé, in support of her eighth studio albu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowboy_Carter_Tour
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Ya Ya" is a song by American singer Beyoncé. It is the twentieth track on her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter (2024), released through Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. The song was wri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ya_Ya_(Beyoncé_song)
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Claim 6: “The majority of it comes from her music, touring and music catalog, which is worth around $600 million.”
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Three separate web search results (including EL PAÍS) state that Taylor Swift's music catalog is valued at approximately $600 million.
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the magazine, her fortune includes nearly $600 million from royalties and tours, a catalog valued at approximately $600 million, and about $125 million in real estate.
https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-08-27/taylor-swift-i…
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web search NEUTRAL — Taylor Swift has primarily built her fortune through her music career.Additionally, her income from royalties and touring is nearly $600 million, complemented by around $125 million in real estate ass…
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/with-1-6-billion-fortune-tay…
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web search NEUTRAL — The publication highlighted that her wealth comprises nearly $600 million from royalties and touring, a music catalog valued at approximately $600 million, and $125 million in real estate. Bloomberg r…
https://eurweb.com/2024/taylor-swift-surpasses-rihanna-as-ri…
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Claim 7: “She's banked on her cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, and her Savage X Fenty lingerie line.”
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No evidence was provided for this specific claim in the gathered results.
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Claim 8: “On the tally, Beyoncé is tied with a handful of other women for No. 39 out of 43 women.”
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A Forbes-specific web result explicitly states Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is #39 on the 2026 America's Richest Self-Made Women list.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( bee-ON-say; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Known for her vocal ability, artistic reinventions, and live perfor…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyoncé
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Beyoncé is the fifth studio album by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé. A visual album, it was surprise-released on December 13, 2013, through Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. The son…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyoncé_(album)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The American singer and songwriter Beyoncé has received numerous industry awards and honorary accolades. One of the most-awarded artists in popular music, she has the most accolades of any music act a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations…
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Claim 9: “She also has a real estate portfolio worth $110 million.”
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The claim states $110 million, but multiple web search results (EL PAÍS and others) explicitly state her real estate portfolio is valued at approximately $125 million.
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web search NEUTRAL — Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. An influential figure in popular culture, she is known for her autobiographical songwriting and artistic reinventions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Swift
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover the world of Taylor Swift – music, tours, news, content, and more. Stay updated on the latest releases, events, and official merchandise. Explore now!
https://www.taylorswift.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 3, 2026 · To officiate their wedding, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pulled in comedian and actor Adam Sandler – a longtime friend who has previously gushed over the pair’s relationship.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/03/entertainment/live-news/taylo…
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