Taylor Swift does not just twinkle in the league of stars; she practically owns the constellation. From her iconic Eras Tour, she wrapped the entire world around her finger, boosting economies and breaking records like it was no big deal. And if that was not enough, she danced her way into the Billionaires Club last year. But even more recently she outshined a fellow icon, Rihanna, to become the richest female musician ever.

As the reigning queens of the music world, curiosity has since been bubbling about where their fortunes come from. For those not in the know, here is a glimpse into how Swift and Rihanna never run out of billionaire magic—or the stack of notes!

Taylor Swift is a true self-made billionaire. While many celebrities strike gold through product lines or brand deals that have nothing to do with their art, Swift stays in her musical realm and still dominates the billionaire game. Her wealth sparkles from concert ticket sales, streaming deals, record sales, and a treasure trove of music catalogs.

Swift's savvy business sense shines through sync licenses, where her songs weave into movies and commercials. And not to forget her impressive real estate collection—ranging from a sleek Nashville condo to estates and homes sprinkled across the country. From Los Angeles to her swanky TriBeCa apartment and a dreamy Rhode Island getaway, these homes add over $110 million to her recently updated $1.6 billion empire, according to Forbes. 

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On the flip side, for anyone curious about where Rihanna's fortune flows from, here is the inside scoop.

Nobody works magic like Rihanna, and for good reason—she held the crown as the richest female musician until Taylor Swift recently swooped in and claimed the title. Though RiRi has decades of chart-topping hits, her treasury is not from music alone. She is a full-blown entrepreneur, actress, cosmetics queen, and fashion designer. Her beauty empire, Fenty Beauty, was a smash hit, raking in $100 million in sales within the first month and over $550 million in revenue in its first year.

Savage X Fenty and Fenty fragrance are also fan favorites, adding to her growing fortune. Toss in lucrative brand deals, and her music success, which includes selling over 60 million albums. With tours, downloads, and record sales padding her pockets, Rihanna’s net worth sits at a cool $1.4 billion, just shy of the other billionaire, Swift’s towering $1.6 billion.

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