Paul McCartney reaches billionaire status, Forbes says
Forbes values the former Beatle's fortune at $1.4bn, making him the third richest musician after two rivals.
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What happened
Forbes has estimated Paul McCartney's net worth at $1.4bn, which makes him a billionaire. That places him third among the world's richest musicians, behind Jay-Z and Taylor Swift. The magazine linked his wealth to his music catalog, legal dealings, tours and art collection.
Why it matters
The valuation makes the former Beatle one of the world's billionaires. Most of his fortune comes from MPL Communications, the publishing company he founded in 1969.
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