On April 2, singer Taylor Swift officially appeared on Forbes’ list of billionaires, with assets worth up to 1.1 billion USD.

Singaporean schoolgirl Giselle Heng, 11 years old, was shaken by Taylor Swift and given a hat during the opening night of The Eras Tour on March 2 – Photo: Vicky Chang

According to Forbes’ announcement, Taylor Swift is the first artist to become a billionaire solely thanks to her musical activities.

Other heavyweights in the entertainment industry such as singer Rihanna and rapper Jay-Z have also appeared on this list, with huge fortunes partly gained through fashion brands, alcohol companies or entertainment company.

Singer Taylor Swift is considered a global entertainment phenomenon

Recently, Taylor Swift organized the worldwide tour The Eras Tour – her first tour, worth up to billions of dollars.

With her rich musical treasure, Taylor Swift has brought wonderful experiences and satisfied millions of fans across 5 continents.

In addition, The Eras Tour also has a positive impact on the economies of the countries where this female singer tours.

After the resounding success of 6 shows in Singapore in early March, Taylor Swift will continue The Eras Tour until the end of this year in European and American countries, with the final stop in Canada.

It is estimated that after the tour ends, Taylor Swift’s assets will exceed $2 billion.

In 2024, Taylor Swift continued her streak of success by winning her 4th Grammy Award for Best Album – an achievement that no other artist has ever achieved.

Taylor Swift also received attention when in 2023, Time magazine honored her as Person of the Year. This is also the first time an entertainer has achieved this title.

Taylor Swift was honored as Person of the Year by Time magazine – Photo: Time