Taylor Swift is officially the richest musician in the world

Taylor Swift has officially become the world's richest musician with a net worth of $1.6 billion.

The news was confirmed by Forbes, which said the 34-year-old American singer has become a billionaire after the huge success of her Eras tour last year. Taylor surpassed Rihanna, whose fortune is estimated at $1.4 billion, according to the report. Indeksonline.

"Her net worth includes $600 million from touring and royalties, $600 million from the value of her music catalog, and $125 million from real estate investments," according to Forbes.

Along with the title of richest female musician, Taylor now ranks second on the overall list of richest musicians, just behind Jay-Z, whose fortune is estimated at $2.5 billion.Indeksonline/