Forbes estimates Paul McCartney’s wealth at $1.4bn
Forbes estimates Paul McCartney’s wealth at $1.4bn, placing the 84-year-old musician behind Taylor Swift and Jay-Z among the richest musicians, according to Nieuws.nl.
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Paul McCartney has joined the ranks of the world’s billionaire musicians, with Forbes estimating his wealth at $1.4bn (£1.25bn), according to a report by Nieuws.nl.
The 84-year-old former Beatle is estimated to be worth less than Taylor Swift, at $2bn, and Jay-Z, at $2.8bn, the report says. These are estimates of personal wealth, not confirmed cash holdings.
McCartney’s fortune comes largely from his music catalogue, including his own work and copyrights to music by other artists that he manages. As one of the four Beatles, he also continues to earn from the band’s music. Nieuws.nl reports that streaming, vinyl sales and merchandise generate about $50m a year.
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