Richest female musician 2025: Taylor Swift is undoubtedly the richest female musician. Entering the billionaire club after her record-shattering Eras Tour, she surpassed industry icons like Beyoncé. But Rihanna was the showstopper who did not stop winning, despite not having released an album since 2016. Standing second in line, she is the second-richest female musician with a net worth of $1.4 billion, as per Forbes.
Known for her generation-defining songs like ‘Work’ and collaborations with acclaimed artists like SZA and Drake, she also appeared in the female spin-off of the Ocean’s franchise. Playing 8-Ball in the heist film, Ocean’s Eight, she starred alongside Hollywood icons Anne Hathaway, Sandra Bullock, Mindy Kaling, and others. However, the secret behind her billionaire status is not just her media appearance, but a brand that generated over $600 million in revenue globally.
Rihanna net worth: A complete breakdown of the billion-dollar artist
Over 90% of her income is drawn from Fenty Beauty, a global luxury beauty brand. With a 50% stake in the label and a 30% share in Savage x Fenty, music has become a smaller slice of her income, despite royalties that rake up the profits even higher. Fenty, a joint venture with LVMH since 2017, is Rihanna’s biggest money-maker. Its huge customer base comes from its inclusive brand image and diverse products that cater to nearly every skin tone. As per reports, Fenty Beauty made $550 million in revenue in its debut year and is now worth more than $1 billion.
In 2018, after scoring a mega-deal with Bernard Arnault’s LVMH, Fenty launched its line of lingerie. While Rihanna holds a 30% stake in the Savage collaboration, her husband and rap icon, ASAP Rocky, has been headlining several campaigns. The lingerie line saw a 200% growth post-2020 and recorded nearly $300 million in sales.
With music being a significant but smaller size of her brand, she has sold over 250 million records and is the recipient of 9 Grammy Awards. Fans are still hopeful for an album after she released a single for the animated movie franchise, Smurfs, this year. It is preceded by the 2022 release ‘Lift Me Up’ for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Inside the billionaire’s $50 million real estate empire
Over the vast span of her illustrious career, Rihanna has built a serious real estate empire spanning from Los Angeles to Barbados. Reports suggest that her entire property portfolio is worth nearly $60-80 million. From a mansion in the sky to family fortresses, here’s a look at Rihanna’s most iconic real estate deals.
Barbados Villa – $22 million
Located on One Sandy Lane, Barbados, this ultra-luxurious home belongs to none other than music icon-turned-beauty mogul, Rihanna. A part of an exclusive enclave, the villa measures nearly 10,000 square feet. One of the only eight villas in the complex, it has five ensuite rooms, each with a private dining room and terrace.
While a pool and private gym become the bare minimum, the entryway is laden with marble. The complex also has a 24-hour concierge and hotel-style services. Its location is more emotional than strategic, as it is close to her mother’s estate in Barbados. Rihanna gifted it to her in 2012, as she holds a close emotional connection with the island.
Beverly Hills Farmhouse – $13.7 million
Located in Los Angeles’ priciest ZIP code, Rihanna’s Beverly Hills Farmhouse is spread across a 6000 square feet space. Made as a modern farmhouse-style home, it also joins to a neighbouring mansion. Interestingly, it occasionally opens up for rent and travellers can stay there for nearly $80,000 a month. It has five bedrooms, high-end interiors that would make you want to stay inside. The door opens to a lavish, manicured garden and a private pool.
Penthouse ‘Mansion in the Sky’ – $21 million
The crown jewel of Rihanna’s real estate portfolio is her penthouse in LA. Long-time residence of the star, it is located in ‘Century City’. It is a 42-storey paparazzi-proof building, nicknamed the ‘millionaire’s mile’. The Ocean’s Eight actor bought the mansion in 2023 for nearly $21 million. Interestingly, it was late Friends star Matthew Perry’s former residence on the 40th floor. Later, the property was listed for nearly $25 million earlier this year.
With floor-to-ceiling glass interiors, the house had a dual fireplace, a game area, and its own movie theatre. The chef’s kitchen is made of all-white marble with two island counters. Roughly 9,000 square feet, the property’s master suite had a curved glass wall and large walk-in closets.
