It wasn’t really a mystery … when you take it Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Drake and: Lady Gaga out of the equation … it was pretty clear that Billboard would call Beyonce The biggest pop star of the 21st century… and that’s exactly what he did.
Advertising panel ran all of Bey’s hits in music, including “Countdown” and “Love on Top.” It’s all pretty impressive.
They also directly addressed putting Bey at #1 over Taylor…who is technically the bigger artist based on numbers alone.
However, as Billboard defended in their statement, they felt the Destiny’s Child alum deserved the honor “based on her 25 years of influence, evolution and impact.”
By the way, Taylor was named the 2nd biggest pop star … which is still quite an honor considering the lineup.
Mag further elaborated on their decision to pay tribute to Beyoncé.They specifically mentioned her 2013 Super Bowl halftime show, which they say “reaffirmed her incomparability as a performer and the unassailability of her catalog,” and then announced a new music in the 2024 Super Bowl ad. to be on his latest album, Cowboy Carter.
Well, Billboard says when you talk greatness, it’s Bey all the way.
