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Paul McCartney Is Britain’s First Billionaire Musician

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Paul McCartney Is Britain’s First Billionaire Musician

Paul McCartney Is Britain’s First Billionaire Musician

Paul McCartney Is Britain’s , First Billionaire Musician.

The 'Sunday Times' Rich List was released on May 17, ABC News reports.

The former Beatles member is now the first U.K. musician to achieve billionaire status.

He's reportedly worth 1 billion pounds ($1.27 billion).

The British publication calculated that the 81-year-old's wealth grew by 50 million pounds due to his 2023 Got Back tour.

The increasing value of his music and Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird.".

The increasing value of his music and Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird.".

"Now and Then," the last Beatles song, also topped music charts after being released in November.

McCartney was number 165 on the list.

The title of richest Brit, with 37 billion pounds, was awarded to Gopi Hinduja and his family, owners of Hinduja Group.

Other notable names on the list include Elton John (470 million pounds).

King Charles III (610 million pounds) and J.K.

Rowling (945 million pounds).

King Charles III (610 million pounds) and J.K.

Rowling (945 million pounds)


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