Rihanna Is Now the Richest Female Musician in the World

According to a Forbes, Rihanna is now the world’s wealthiest female musician. Taking a look at the music industry’s leading female acts, the Barbadian singer, businesswoman, fashion designer and actress’ $600 million USD fortune puts her ahead of Madonna ($570 million USD), Céline Dion ($450 million USD) and Beyoncé ($400 million USD).

Rihanna amounted her wealth with her Fenty Beauty partnership with French multinational luxury goods conglomerate LVMH. Originally launched back in 2017, the standout label earned a staggering $100 million USD in sales within its first week with its expansive array of foundation comprised of 40 different shades. Today Fenty Beauty has made $570 million USD, with an approximated $3 billion USD valuation.