The wealthiest musician in the world right now is Taylor Swift

According to the most recent Forbes report, Taylor Swift has surpassed all other singers in terms of net worth, with an astounding $1.6 billion.
Her «Eras Tour» and the increasing value of her song collection are to blame for this rise in her wealth; as of October 2023, she was already a billionaire.
About $600 million is derived from his music repertoire, and another $600 million is from royalties and touring. In addition, she owns around $125 million in real estate.
With this update, Swift becomes the second richest artist, behind JAY-Z, who owns $2.5 billion, and surpasses Rihanna, who had a net worth of $1.4 billion.
After 60 shows in just eight months, his «Eras Tour» became the first tour in history to exceed $1 billion in revenue in December 2023. It is predicted to produce a another $1 billion by 2024.