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Beyoncé And Jay Z Are Officially A Billion-Dollar Couple

Watch The Throne: The Knowles-Carters have reached ten-figure territory. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Beyoncé and husband Jay Z are set to welcome twins this summer, joining their daughter Blue Ivy, 5. Buying new baby equipment shouldn’t be much of a problem: Beyoncé and Jay Z are now officially a billion-dollar couple.

Per FORBES’ list of America’s Wealthiest Self-Made Women–released today–Beyoncé, 35, has amassed a personal fortune of $350 million. The total for Jay Z, 47, has soared...

America’s Wealthiest Female Musicians 2017

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The Material Girl, fittingly, is music’s cash queen. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

 

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 19: Madonna performs her ‘Rebel Heart’ Tour at Allphones Arena on March 19, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Zak Kaczmarek/Getty Images)

1. Madonna ($580 million)

Her Rebel Heart tour, which ended in March 2016, grossed $170 million. She also cashes in on clothing and perfume. A savvy spender, Madonna has scooped up New York real e...

Birdman’s Net Worth: $110 Million In 2017

Birdman: Still fly.

Bryan “Birdman” Williams places fourth on this year’s Forbes Five–a ranking of the world’s wealthiest hip-hop artists that appears in the latest issue of FORBES. All five have had successful careers in music, but for most, the bulk of their fortunes can be attributed to outside business ventures.

Name:
Bryan “Birdman” Williams

Age:
48

Residence:
Miami, Fla.

Estimated Net Worth:
$110 million

Source:
Music, Spirits, Clothing

Additional Reading:
Baby Money: Inside The Early...

Dr. Dre’s Net Worth: $740 Million In 2017

Dr. Dre: Creeping towards $1 billion.

Andre “Dr. Dre” Young placed third on this year’s Forbes Five–a ranking of the world’s wealthiest hip-hop artists that appears in the latest issue of FORBES. All five have had successful careers in music, but for most, the bulk of their fortunes can be attributed to outside business ventures.

Name:
Andre “Dr. Dre” Young

Age:
52

Residence:
Los Angeles, Calif.

Estimated Net Worth:
$740 million

Source:
Music, Technology

Summary:
Apple bought Beats for $3 bil...

Jay Z’s New 10-Year Live Nation Deal Is Worth $200 Million

Jay Z is set to add another $200 million to his considerable coffers. (Photo by Ari Perilstein/Getty Images for Roc Nation)

Back in 2008, Jay Z stunned the music world by signing a ten-year, $150 million deal with touring giant Live Nation. “I’ve turned into the Rolling Stones of hip-hop,” the rapper said at the time.

Jay Z may have to find an even loftier comparison for himself. He has inked a new decade-long, exclusive worldwide pact with Live Nation worth $200 million, FORBES has learned.

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Jay Z’s Net Worth: $810 Million In 2017

Jay Z: Closing in on $1 billion.

Shawn “Jay Z” Carter places second on this year’s Forbes Five–our  ranking of the world’s wealthiest hip-hop artists that appears in the latest issue of FORBES. All five have had successful careers in music, but for most, the bulk of their fortunes can be attributed to outside business ventures.

Name:
Shawn “Jay Z” Carter

Age:
47

Residence:
Los Angeles, Calif; New York, N.Y.

Estimated Net Worth:
$810 million

Source:
Music, Spirits, Clothing, Sports, Startups

Su...

Diddy’s Net Worth: $820 Million In 2017

Diddy: Hip-hop’s richest act — for now.

Sean “Diddy” Combs landed at No. 1 on this year’s Forbes Five–a ranking of the world’s wealthiest hip-hop artists that appeared in the latest issue of FORBES. All five have had successful careers in music, but for most, the bulk of their fortunes can be attributed to outside business ventures.

Name:
Sean “Diddy” Combs

Age:
47

Residence:
Los Angeles, Calif.

Estimated Net Worth:
$820 million

Source:
Music, Spirits, Clothing, Media, Startups

Summary:
Afte...

How Jay Z Leapfrogged Dre And Nearly Caught Diddy In The Race To $1 Billion

Heading North: Jay Z’s net worth is going anywhere but south, thanks to the latest developments with his Tidal streaming service. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Live Nation)

Every year since 2011, FORBES has ranked the wealthiest hip-hop acts on the planet in terms of net worth, and each time, Sean “Diddy” Combs has comfortably claimed the crown.

This year, Diddy is first on our Forbes Five list yet again, but the margin is slimmer than ever. His $820 million total—accumulated with the...

The Forbes Five: Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists 2017

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: Diddy keeps his cash crown — for now. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)

The only thing more predictable than a Diddy name change? His place atop our annual list of the wealthiest hip-hop artists. But the man formally known as Sean Combs now has some real competition.

Jay Z’s fortune has jumped 30% in the past year after a $200 million investment from Sprint reportedly put the valuation of his music-streaming service, Tidal, at $600 million, m...

Forbes Five Hip-Hop Richlist 2017: Preview & Contest

Resting On His Laurels? Sean “Diddy” Combs shouldn’t — he has strong competition for this year’s hip-hop’s wealth crown. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images For Entertainment Weekly)

Last year Drake became the first newcomer to the Forbes Five, our annual accounting of hip-hop’s wealthiest acts. This year’s list is right around the corner, and there will be another shakeup in the ranks.

Will Drake challenge label boss Birdman for the No. 4 spot, which the latter has held since we started cha...