# Paul McCartney Is a Billionaire — and the World’s Third-Richest Musician — According to Forbes

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/paul-mccartney-is-a-billionaire-and-the-worlds-third-richest-musician-according-to-forbes/
- Published: 2026-11-09T18:50:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T19:51:43+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/paul-mccartney-billionaire-third-richest-musician-1236378066/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Forbes puts McCartney’s fortune above $1.4 billion.
- He ranks third behind Jay-Z and Taylor Swift.
- Publishing, song rights and touring built his wealth.

## Summary

Forbes estimates that Paul McCartney’s fortune has passed $1.4 billion, placing him third among the world’s wealthiest musicians. The former Beatle joins Jay-Z and Taylor Swift in the billionaire ranks, reflecting the long-term commercial success of his music and business ventures.

McCartney’s wealth comes from music publishing, ownership of song rights and a major touring career. He founded MPL Communications and acquired rights to songs including “Blue Christmas” and “Blue Suede Shoes”; his career touring grosses had topped $1 billion by 2022. The Beatles hold the record for 20 Billboard Hot 100 number ones, while McCartney has scored nine more as a solo artist and with Wings.

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