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Paul McCartney becomes billionaire, with music publishing as his main asset

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Paul McCartney has achieved billionaire status with an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion, according to Forbes. His wealth is primarily derived from his music publishing company, MPL Communications, which owns the rights to thousands of songs, rather than his stake in The Beatles. McCartney has spent decades acquiring music catalogs, a strategy that sets him apart in an industry where many artists have sold theirs. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Fernanda Tronco ·

    Paul McCartney is worth $1.4 billion. His biggest asset is a $250 million song publisher

    Forbes ranks the 84-year-old behind only Jay-Z and Taylor Swift. His publishing company, MPL, owns Buddy Holly’s catalog and is worth at least $250 million.

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