Beyonce named Billboard's Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century

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we're officially starting the junk food list

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Thing about Drake is, unless you actively follow his music/genre, you won't know his music. He's one of the most avoidable superstars. There are lots of other people listed lower whose music is widely played and known, even by non-fans. And to rank him this high after everything that's come out is shameful.

7 hours ago, Teletubby said:

ask people born in the last 15 years

So true. Though I'd hazard a guess and say that extends to 20 years or more. It's hard to find a Rihanna fan under the age of 25 and even that's pushing it. She was exclusively aimed at the current youth market her entire career and that generation took her with them as they grew up but the generations that followed lost interest because she was too old in their eyes. Her absence on the charts for nearly 9 years hasn't helped, she's been away as long as Britney's last album. Gen Z and Alpha just know her as The Makeup Lady, meanwhile, they're listening to Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish. 

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gagggggged I thought he'd for sure be #2. I think it'll be Taylor, Bey, Rihanna.

Edited November 13 by weed

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drake wasnt even bigger than justin bieber

whats he doing up here??

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am I trippin for thinking that Rhi and Drake should be lower and Brit and Gaga should be higher?

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1 minute ago, LadyEnigma said:

am I trippin for thinking that Rhi and Drake should be lower and Brit and Gaga should be higher?

Rihan is exactly at the right place imo, Drake is too high indeed

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29 minutes ago, A Very Gaga Holida said:

Rihan is exactly at the right place imo, Drake is too high indeed

Beyonce would be too high, expecting #2.

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So... #2 Beyoncé and #1 Taylor Swift?  Golly what a shocker.

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Beyoncé better be number 1 then 

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Taylor #1, Bey #2. Congrats to Rih on reaching #3 (although it doesn't "matter," still congrats lol)

I can't imagine a world where Rihanna didn't quit music at this point... 2016 she was at the TOP of her game... work was massive, needed me massive, LOTB was big, etc. Imagine she stayed releasing an album every 1-2 years, gag! Could have double the stats she does now. 

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How many no.1 does our original Avon girl have?

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2 hours ago, Psyduck said:

Beyonce would be too high, expecting #2.

Eh not really. Think about it. Crazy in Love is MASSIVE, single ladies MASSIVE,  drunk in love MASSIVE, self titled was a culture shock, so was lemonade. Renaissance tour was everywhere. Then add in the accolades? I think the fact that she plays ball with stars half her age and wins out says a lot. Shes been in the game for 22 years (?) as a solo act and has really only had 1 notable period of less success and that was 4 which still did big numbers (v much her ARTPOP era without the extreme mess). It’d be incorrect to have her anywhere but near the way top she just has defined so much of the 21st century pop landscape.

i think she’ll probably still get #2 to Taylor swift but tbh the facts are there in ways they aren’t for other artists (whom i also like a lot!)

Edited November 19 by Ziggy

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Beyoncé and Taylor either #1 or #2?

Trash.

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6 hours ago, Ziggy said:

Eh not really. Think about it. Crazy in Love is MASSIVE, single ladies MASSIVE,  drunk in love MASSIVE, self titled was a culture shock, so was lemonade. Renaissance tour was everywhere. Then add in the accolades? I think the fact that she plays ball with stars half her age and wins out says a lot. Shes been in the game for 22 years (?) as a solo act and has really only had 1 notable period of less success and that was 4 which still did big numbers (v much her ARTPOP era without the extreme mess). It’d be incorrect to have her anywhere but near the way top she just has defined so much of the 21st century pop landscape.

i think she’ll probably still get #2 to Taylor swift but tbh the facts are there in ways they aren’t for other artists (whom i also like a lot!)

It's unfortunate Taylor Swift will outrank Beyoncé based exclusively on numbers. When it comes to cultural impact, sure, Taylor Swift is more popular now, but in the long run, I think we all know exactly which of the two will have the stronger legacy...