过去一年收入最高的音乐人

Core Insights - Top musicians like Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and The Weeknd collectively earned $1.9 billion in the past year, with one artist joining the billionaire ranks [2] - The Weeknd sold a portion of his music catalog to Lyric Capital for $1 billion while retaining creative control over his six albums [3] - Taylor Swift's album "The Life of A Showgirl" broke multiple sales records, achieving over 5.5 million equivalent album sales in its first week [8] Earnings Overview - The Weeknd topped the 2025 earnings list with $298 million, driven by his album release and a record-breaking tour [6] - Taylor Swift followed with $202 million, benefiting from her album sales and a lucrative streaming deal with Disney+ [6][8] - Beyoncé earned $148 million, marking her entry into the billionaire club after a successful tour [10] Industry Trends - The 2025 highest-earning musicians list featured 8 women and 17 men, with a median income of $52 million [5] - The list reflects a shift in revenue generation strategies, with artists like Swift buying back their music rights, contrasting with traditional catalog sales [4][8] - The concert tour remains a significant revenue source, with artists like The Weeknd and Beyoncé achieving record-breaking ticket sales [10][14]