Based on estimates by financial publication Forbes, Hov and Bey’s money-generating abilities land them atop their competition.
Music’s most powerful couple, Beyonce
Knowles and Jay-Z hauled in some $72 million over the past year, making them No. 2 on our list. The Houston-born R&B diva pulled in $35 million, thanks mostly to business-focused deals such as a clothing line with Dereon and endorsement deals with L’Oreal, DirecTV, General Mills and others. As for Jay-Z, his earnings come from the 10-year $150 million Live Nation deal that he signed in 2008 and the cash he collects as a shareholder in New Jersey Nets, 40/40 Club chain and ad firm Translation. (Forbes)
According to the renowned publication’s breakdown, Bey is largely responsible for their estimated wealth.
The R&B/hip-hop duo raked in $72 million between May 2010 and May 2011, with Beyoncé netting $35 million thanks to her Deréon apparel line and her endorsement deals with DirectTV, General Mills, L’Oreal and others. Meanwhile, Jigga’s earnings mostly came from his 10-year $150 million Live Nation deal, his 40/40 restaurant chain and his partial ownerships of the New Jersey
Outside of music, Forbes also named a most powerful sports and movies couple.
Keeping company with other top couples, the Brooklyn bomber and the Houston born southern belle have emerged as the music industry’s top earning couple, according to a story from Forbes that listed the richest celebrity couples. Coming in at #1 were New England Patriots QB Tom Brady and his top model wife Giselle Bundchen, earning a combined $76 million. Jay-Z
Last month, Beyonce opened up about her love for Jay.
“[Did I visit my husband during my vacation?] I did. I went on tour with him and I got to see the shows from the audience, which was something that I don’t get a chance to do. I was really, really inspired,” Beyonce said. “I’ve always been a Jay-Z groupie.” (“The View”)
Check out a recent Jay-Z interview below:
