Surprise, Surprise: Queen Bey Got the Crown 👑
25 years of influence, evolution, and impact. – Billboard
Beyonce has officially been named Billboard’s Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century, and honestly, is anyone shocked? When Taylor Swift was announced in entertainment news as their No. 2 pick last week, it felt like the writing was on the wall. Still, as with any public ranking, reactions have been… spirited. Let’s break it down before we wade into the drama.
Consistency Is Key
According to Billboard, while Taylor Swift dominates the numbers game, Beyoncé takes the title based on her “25 years of influence, evolution, and impact.” In Andrew Unterberger’s article, he argues that Beyonce’s reign requires an understanding of how she’s dominated, elevated, and reshaped 21st-century American pop music and culture.
He points out Beyonce’s remarkable consistency—she’s never had a “flop era”—and her sheer longevity in the game. The math is mathing: Beyonce’s sustained success and cultural influence surpass Taylor’s right now, even if both are legendary artists having the best couple years of their careers.
Billboard on their decision to place Beyoncé above Taylor Swift in their 21st Century list:
“While Taylor Swift is the century’s biggest pop star by the numbers — from album sales to streams to touring dominance — our editorial staff has chosen Beyoncé as our No. 1 Greatest Pop… pic.twitter.com/To7yiMPjzH
— Pop Base (@PopBase) December 3, 2024
The Swifties Are Angry
Now, let’s address the outrage. Of course, a few Swifties are pressed. But let’s be real—if Taylor had snagged the top spot, the BeyHive would’ve been buzzing with its own brand of indignation. Public rankings like this are basically a breeding ground for fan wars. One fan wrote, “Taylor deserves the spot, we don’t care.” While another chimed in, “There’s no impact here. Y’all are just brainwashed.”
Beyoncé has officially been named the #1 ‘Greatest Pop Star’ of the 21st Century by Billboard. pic.twitter.com/epJbTIjEGk
— chart data (@chartdata) December 3, 2024
Here’s the tea: I love Taylor Swift’s music. It’s shaped my life in ways Beyonce’s hasn’t. But that doesn’t erase the fact that Beyonce’s long-term impact is greater. For instance, my older sisters would say Beyonce had a far greater impact on them. Let’s zoom out for a second—Beyonce’s been an icon since the ’90s. Taylor only hit that level of legendary status in the last few years (of course, she started way earlier than that). But both women are powerhouses, and here’s a fun fact: they are friends! People are hating for literally no reason.
what it feels like to love both beyonce and taylor swift while also ignoring everyone on the internet bc they’re stupid pic.twitter.com/INCspttEz7
— lisa vanderpump (@SWIFT0RIAN) November 29, 2024
So to the Swifties hurling hate at Beyonce and her fans online—y’all need to chill. In Taylor’s own words, stop “sanctimoniously performing soliloquies” on her behalf. She doesn’t care, and neither does Beyonce. They’re both filthy rich, successful, and unbothered.
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