18 May 2017

Forbes: Jay Z and Beyoncé are worth a combined $1.16bn

New York — Jay Z and Beyoncé really are a billion-dollar couple according to one estimate.

Forbes puts the combined wealth of the married superstars at $1.16bn. The magazine estimates Jay Z's fortune at $810m. It says Beyoncé has amassed $350m.

A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Aug 23, 2016 at 7:38am PDT

Forbes says most of Jay Z's money is involved in Roc Nation and his other companies. Both the rapper and the singer also have a significant stake in the Tidal streaming music service.

Jay Z signed a 10-year pact with Live Nation to partner on concert events worth $200m.

Beyoncé, part of our #selfmadewomen list, and Jay Z are now oficially a billion-dollar couple https://t.co/MSUSqxFeg2 #selfmadewomen pic.twitter.com/KvzTlXlfJM
— Forbes (@Forbes) May 17, 2017

The couple have 5-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy. Beyoncé is pregnant with twins.

We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. - The Carters
A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Feb 1, 2017 at 10:39am PST

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