Beyoncé & Jay-Z: Billionaire Power Couple Giving Back

0:00Reporting from The Daily News, now I'm Corey with the latest entertainment headlines. Beyonce has officially hit billionaire status thanks mostly to her music empire. Her 2023 Renaissance World Tour brought in nearly $600 million, and her Cowboy Carter album added even more to her, wealth from sales and streaming. She's now one of just five recording artists on that list, joining her husband Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Bruce Springsteen. Forbes says her fortune comes from three decades of hits, tours, and smart investments, putting her in number three among the highest paid musicians. This year, meanwhile, Jay-Z's net worth sits at $2.8 billion, boosted by his liquor brand since becoming hip-hop's first billionaire back. In 2019, the couple gives back big time through their foundations. Last year, they dropped $2.5 million to help loss Angeles wildfire victims and supported scholarships for students at historically, black colleges.

1:01On top of that, Beyonce and Kelly Rowland's affordable housing project in Houston called the Knowles Rowland House is set to open early next year, continuing their push to uplift their hometown communities. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music. Also, L.I. SoleyPillow.com