Who is the wealthiest female musician in the world in 2021?
As of August 2021, Forbes estimates that Rihanna is worth $1.7 billion — making her the wealthiest female musician globally and the second richest female entertainer after Oprah Winfrey.
How did Rihanna make her fortune?
An estimated $1.4 billion of Rihanna’s fortune comes from the value of Fenty Beauty, of which she owns 50%. Her stake in her lingerie company, Savage x Fenty, is worth an estimated $270 million, and her earnings from her music and acting careers account for most of the rest.