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Beyonce becomes first Black woman billionaire through music, business

Beyonce becomes first Black woman billionaire through music, business

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has officially joined Forbes’ billionaire list, becoming the first Black woman to achieve this milestone purely through her music and entrepreneurial ventures, without family wealth or inheritance.

According to Forbes, her net worth is now estimated at over $1 billion, fueled by sold-out global tours, chart-topping albums, and a diversified business empire.

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