Taylor Swift has made her debut on the latest Forbes World's Billionaire List, joining the ranks of the world's wealthiest individuals. The 34-year-old American pop star's Eras tour has broken records by generating over $1 billion in revenue, contributing to her impressive $1.1 billion fortune. Forbes highlights that Taylor is the first musician to achieve billionaire status solely through her music and performances.
Her wealth is attributed to various sources, with $500 million coming from music royalties and touring, another $500 million from the increasing value of her music catalogue, and $125 million from real estate investments. Taylor's accolades include being the first artist to win the Grammy for album of the year four times, with her album '1989 (Taylor's Version)' being the best-selling LP of 2023.
The Forbes World's Billionaire List for 2024 features a record 2,781 billionaires, collectively holding a staggering $14.2 trillion in wealth. Topping the list is Bernard Arnault and family with $233 billion, leading the LVMH empire encompassing 75 fashion and cosmetic brands.
Notable figures on the list include tech giants like Elon Musk in second place with $195 billion, Jeff Bezos in third with $194 billion, and Mark Zuckerberg in fourth with $177 billion. Newcomers to the list include TV producer Dick Wolf and NBA legend Magic Johnson, who amassed their fortunes through successful business ventures and investments.
Other prominent A-list billionaires featured on the list include George Lucas, Michael Jordan, and Kim Kardashian. The diversity of industries and backgrounds represented among the world's richest individuals underscores the global scale of wealth accumulation and success.
