Beyoncé
Full Name: Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter
Birthdate: September 4, 1981
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
Height: 5’ 6” (1.68 m)
Weight: 130 lbs (59 kg)
Education: Alief Elsik High School, Parker Elementary School
Profession: Singer
Net Worth: $540 million (2023)
Source of Wealth: Music, Film, Fashion, Other Businesses
Nationality: American
Marital Status: Married to Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter
Children: 3 (Blue Ivy, Rumi, Sir Carter)
Career Overview
Beyoncé, the record-holder for the most Grammy wins at 32, is a renowned singer, songwriter, businesswoman, and actress. She gained fame as a member of the musical group Destiny’s Child, originally formed as Girl’s Tyme in 1990. The group stabilized with a lineup featuring Beyoncé, LeToya Luckett, Kelly Rowland, and Latavia Roberson in 1993. Destiny’s Child has sold over 50 million records and achieved platinum status with five albums. After the group’s disbandment, Beyoncé launched her solo career with the critically acclaimed album Dangerously in Love in 2003, which sold over 10 million copies and earned her five Grammy awards. Her subsequent successes solidified her status as a major force in the music industry.
Net Worth and Earnings
As of 2023, Beyoncé’s net worth has risen to $540 million. From June 2022 to January 2023, she earned $90 million, including $24 million from a private concert in Dubai. Her Renaissance World Tour grossed an impressive $592 million, making it the seventh highest-grossing tour globally and the highest for an R&B artist.
Endorsements and Other Ventures
With her extensive fanbase, Beyoncé has secured numerous endorsements from prominent brands like L’Oreal, American Express, and Samsung. One notable deal was a $50 million agreement with Pepsi in 2013, which sponsored her Super Bowl Halftime Show and the Mrs. Carter World Tour. In addition to her music career, she has starred in popular films such as Austin Powers in Goldmember and The Pink Panther, and voiced Nala in the 2019 remake of The Lion King, reportedly earning $15 million for the role. Her fragrance line has generated over $500 million, and she signed a $20 million deal with Coty for a signature scent.
Net Worth Over Time
• 2016: $290 million
• 2017: $350 million
• 2018: $355 million
• 2019: $400 million
• 2020: $420 million
• 2021: $440 million
• 2022: $450 million
• 2023: $540 million
Tours
Beyoncé’s tours have grossed a total of $1.73 billion, captivating over 11 million fans across 550 performances with her dynamic stage presence and powerful vocals. Her first major solo tour, the Dangerously in Love Tour (2003), earned $3.6 million over 10 shows, while her Renaissance World Tour (2023) grossed $592 million across 56 shows, drawing an audience of 2.7 million.
Major Tours
• Dangerously in Love Tour (2003): Headlined, 10 Shows, $3,600,000
• Verizon Ladies First Tour (2004): Co-Headlined, 30 Shows, $19,177,889
• The Beyoncé Experience (2007): Headlined, 96 Shows, $90,000,000
• I Am… Tour (2009-2010): Headlined, 108 Shows, $119,500,000
• The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour (2013-2014): Headlined, 132 Shows, $229,700,000
• On The Run Tour (2014): Co-Headlined, 21 Shows, $109,610,198
• The Formation World Tour (2016): Headlined, 49 Shows, $312,000,000
• On The Run II Tour (2018): Co-Headlined, 48 Shows, $254,514,982
• Renaissance World Tour (2023): Headlined, 56 Shows, $592,388,129
Real Estate and Assets
Beyoncé and Jay-Z have one of the most valuable real estate portfolios in the United States, estimated to be worth over $350 million.
Over half of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s real estate portfolio comes from their recent purchase of a $200 million home, making it the priciest home ever sold in California and the second most expensive in the U.S., just behind a $238 million apartment in NYC.
Their primary residence is a magnificent Bel Air mansion acquired in 2017 for $88 million. This 30,000-square-foot property boasts 8 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, and a 15-car garage housing their multimillion-dollar car collection. The estate is equipped with luxurious amenities, including four outdoor swimming pools, a spa, wellness facilities, a media room, and more.
Real Estate Holdings:
- 2005: Bought Manhattan Condo for $5,000,000
- 2017: Sold Manhattan Condo for $9,950,000
- 2008: Bought Miami Indian Creek Island Property for $9,000,000
- 2010: Sold Miami Indian Creek Island Property for $9,300,000
- 2013: Bought Bahamas Island for $4,000,000
- 2015: Bought New Orleans Garden District Home for $2,600,000
- 2017: Bought Bel Air Mansion for $88,000,000
- 2017: Bought East Hampton Mansion for $26,000,000
- 2023: Bought Malibu Mansion for $200,000,000
Assets:
- 2012: Purchased a Bombardier Challenger 850 private jet