Jay-Z has officially been crowned the richest musician in the world, surpassing both Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. According to Forbes, the rapper’s net worth stands at $2.5 billion, $900 million more than Swift’s $1.6 billion, and far beyond Beyoncé’s $760 million. Jay-Z’s wealth has skyrocketed since he became hip-hop’s first billionaire in 2019, driven by ventures like Roc-A-Fella Records and his Roc Nation entertainment company, which includes artist management, music publishing, and more. Swift, though second on the list, is still immensely wealthy, with her Eras Tour earning a record-breaking $4.1 billion. Other notable musicians include Rihanna ($1.4 billion) and Bruce Springsteen ($1.1 billion). Despite their massive fortunes, their wealth pales in comparison to tech mogul Elon Musk, who boasts an astounding $421 billion net worth.