Ed Sheeran vs. Taylor Swift Net Worth: You Won’t Believe Who’s Richer

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Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift became friends in 2012
The "Red" songstress has a net worth of $400 million
The "Perfect" crooner has a net worth of $200 million

The long-awaited collaboration between the world’s biggest pop stars Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift has finally happened.

Just this week, almost ten years since their first collaboration for “Everything Has Changed,” Sheeran released a new version of his song “The Joker And The Queen” featuring Swift.

This is the fourth time the two stars teamed up. They also teamed up for Swift’s "End Game" and "Run.”

According to reports, Sheeran, 30, and Swift, 32, have been friends since 2012. Since they both have successful careers, many couldn't help but wonder who has the higher net worth.

Swift has a net worth of $400 million to date, as per Celebrity Net Worth.

Swift started her career at a young age. She was offered a record deal at the age of 14.

Her early hits, which included "Love Story" and "You Belong With Me," appealed to pop fans and helped fuel the multi-platinum success of her albums.

Swift does have a hand in writing all her songs. Though she got help for some of her tracks, she has written 54 songs all on her own, from the age of 12 up until now, according to Billboard.

To date, Swift has sold over 200 million albums worldwide, has earned $150 million in touring for years and holds the record for most one-day streams on Spotify.

Over the years, Swift has partnered with hundreds of companies, including AT&T, CoverGirl, Verizon Wireless, Diet Coke and Keds, for endorsements.

The singer reportedly owns $90 million worth of real estate.

Swift's net worth is twice as much as her friend Sheeran's.

An equally accomplished songwriter, Sheeran has an estimated net worth of $200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Sheeran started recording music in 2004 and released a collection of work, entitled "Spinning Man," independently. He released his first EP in 2005, and then went on to release two albums over the next three years.

In a given year when he is touring, “The Lego House” singer can easily earn $70 – $100 million, as per the outlet.

His hit songs include "The A-Team," "I See Fire," "Sing," "Don't," "Thinking Out Loud," "Photograph," "Castle on the Hill," "Galway Girl" and "Perfect.”