Paul McCartney achieves billionaire status, becomes world’s third-richest musician

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1. Variety

   Paul McCartney Becomes a Billionaire, Making Him the World’s Third-Richest Musician ↗ (opens Variety)

   Published Nov 9, 2026

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   Paul McCartney has joined the pantheon of billionaires as Forbes has ranked his net worth at approximately $1.4 billion. The publication gave Sir Paul the designation with the launch of its newsletter “The Billie,” citing his catalog, legal maneuvers, tours and art collection as the bulk of his fort…

2. The Guardian

   Paul McCartney becomes a billionaire and world’s third richest musician ↗ (opens The Guardian)

   Published Nov 9, 2026

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   According to a new analysis by Forbes, the former Beatle now has a net worth of $1.4bn, placing him behind Jay-Z and Taylor Swift Paul McCartney has joined the ranks of the world’s billionaires. Forbes has valued the former Beatle’s net worth at $1.4bn (£1.

3. WSVN Miami

   Paul McCartney achieves billionaire status, becomes world’s third-richest musician ↗ (opens WSVN Miami)

   Published Nov 10, 2026

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   (CNN) — Paul McCartney reached the realm of billionaire status Monday after Forbes valued his net worth at a colossal $1.4 billion – making him...

4. Insider

   Paul McCartney is a billionaire. He joins these musicians in the elite club. ↗ (opens Insider)

   Published Nov 10, 2026

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   Paul McCartney is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes. He joins wealthy musicians like Bruce Springsteen and Beyoncé in the elite club.

5. Inc.

   Paul McCartney Is Now Worth $1.4 Billion. The Business Behind His Fortune Isn’t What Most Fans Think ↗ (opens Inc.)

   Published Nov 10, 2026

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   The songwriter was recently named the world’s third-richest musician, behind Taylor Swift and Jay-Z. His wealth is primarily due to his entrepreneurial ventures.

6. Newsweek

   World's Richest Musicians Ranked as Paul McCartney Joins the Billionaire Club ↗ (opens Newsweek)

   Published Nov 10, 2026

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   Paul McCartney's $1.4 billion fortune places him behind only Jay-Z and Taylor Swift among the world's richest musicians.

7. Fortune

   Paul McCartney is worth $1.4 billion. His biggest asset is a $250 million song publisher ↗ (opens Fortune)

   Published Nov 11, 2026

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   Forbes ranks the 84-year-old behind only Jay-Z and Taylor Swift. His publishing company, MPL, owns Buddy Holly’s catalog and is worth at least $250 million.

8. Fortune

   Billionaire Paul McCartney grew up ‘poor’ and was raised by a cotton salesman in Liverpool—now, he’s the third richest musician in the world ↗ (opens Fortune)

   Published Nov 11, 2026

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   Despite being worth $1.4 billion, legendary Beatles musician Paul McCartney says his working-class roots keep him humble: “You can’t get above yourself.”

9. KYMA Yuma

   Sir Paul McCartney is now a billionaire ↗ (opens KYMA Yuma)

   Published Nov 11, 2026

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   Sir Paul McCartney has crossed that threshold, according to Forbes as it pegs McCartney's net worth at $1.4 billion.

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