# Paul McCartney Enters Forbes Billionaire List

> Paul McCartney joins Forbes billionaires with $1.4 billion fortune behind Jay-Z and Taylor Swift.
- Title: Paul McCartney Enters Forbes Billionaire List · Complex
- Summary: Paul McCartney joins Forbes billionaires with $1.4 billion fortune behind Jay-Z and Taylor Swift.
- Keywords: paul mccartney, forbes, billionaire, musician, net worth, taylor swift, music, Complex
- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/music/a/jaelaniturnerwilliams/paul-mccartney-net-worth-forbes-billionaire
- Published: 2026-11-09T19:26:39.087+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: paul mccartney, forbes, billionaire, musician, net worth, taylor swift, culture, music
## Paul McCartney's Wealth
Paul McCartney joins Forbes billionaire ranks with $1.4 billion fortune behind Jay-Z and Taylor Swift.
## MPL Communications
McCartney's publishing company MPL Communications anchors his wealth with Buddy Holly classics and Grease royalties.
## Apple Corps Stake
McCartney's 2cut share of Apple Corps brings over $150 million annually from streaming and merchandise.
## U.S. Publishing Rights
McCartney's U.S. rights to Lennon co-written songs gross at least $10 million yearly and are valued at $200 million.
## Key takeaway

Paul McCartney ranks third among musicians with $1.4 billion net worth behind Jay-Z and Taylor Swift.