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Taylor Swift has officially surpassed Rihanna to become the world’s richest female musical artist. According to Forbes, the Grammy-winning singer now boasts a net worth of $1.6 billion, edging out Rihanna’s reported $1.4 billion. Swift’s financial leap was fueled by the immense success of her Eras Tour, which has become one of the highest-grossing tours in music history.
Swift was declared a billionaire earlier this year, but it was her record-breaking Eras Tour that pushed her ahead of Rihanna in the financial rankings. Forbes credits the massive tour earnings for her latest fiscal triumph, which cements her as the wealthiest woman in the music industry.
In addition to her growing financial empire, Swift has been in the spotlight for her personal life as well. On Monday night, the “You Belong With Me” hitmaker returned to Arrowhead Stadium to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, during a game against the New Orleans Saints. Swift’s appearance marked her return after missing two of the Chiefs’ recent games.
Swift is also nearing the end of a brief break from her highly successful Eras Tour, which is set to resume with three shows at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Friday. The tour will continue its North American leg with stops in New Orleans and Indianapolis, before wrapping up in Toronto and Vancouver later this year. The final performance is scheduled for December 8, according to Daily Mail.
Despite her busy schedule, Swift was notably absent from Kelce’s annual charity event, the Kelce Car Jam, which took place over the weekend. The event raises money for Kelce’s foundation, 87 and Running, which supports underserved youth in the Kansas City and Cleveland areas. Although she missed the event, Swift’s support for Kelce and their relationship remains in the public eye.
The couple’s high-profile romance began last season when Kelce invited Swift to watch him play in a September game against the Chicago Bears. Since then, they have spent considerable time together, often under the watchful eye of the media, with fans eagerly following their every move.
As Taylor Swift continues to break records in both music and financial success, her journey from singer-songwriter to global powerhouse shows no signs of slowing down.
