Beyonce GREATEST Pop Star of 21st Century… Suprised?

[Brikenbur]

 

They're not wrong. Beyoncé has had several pop-cultural, industry-defining moments. Maybe Swifties are too young and/or naïve to remember? 

 

Taylor Swift's achievements—from a consumer's point of view, seem to primarily benefit herself and her diehard fans. Like, seriously, please name a moment in pop culture (other than THE ERAS TOUR and maybe the "1989" era) that has truly been definitive and impacted pop culture? Beyoncé's career has truly shaped the industry several times over from live performances, to surprise album drops, to her style, to popular catch phrases, to her laying her personal life on the line with 2016's LEMONADE, her accolades, and let's not forget her TWO iconic SuperBowl Halftime Show. 
 

I know it's a tough pill to swallow as Swifties make it their livelihood to dissect their favs life, but Taylor just so recently started to become an extraordinary force to be reckoned with, maybe… next time? 

 

Edited November 26, 2024 by Brikenbur

[glitch]

Why are Swifties crediting Jay-Z with Beyonce's accolades. If anyone dared to say Taylor owed even a portion of her success to her dad, Max Martin, Jack Antonoff, Nathan Chapman etc they'd blow a gasket calling you a misogynist.

[Noodles]

I love good news. Love good news. I just LOVE good news!

[Squall]

Imagine dominating on every field (albums, songs, tours) and still being #2 because you debuted a bit later  yeah I hope she skips the BBMAs

[queenoftheclouds]

Bey has the longer career and for a black Woman it's crazy she is in This Business so Long. Well deserved. What Taylor did in The Last 10 years is amazing too. 

 

Let's be real If she stayed country she wouldn't be that successful. She would be the best female country artists and that's it.

[Hunter_13]

No cause everyone and their mother knows Jay-z bought the top spot. This was all timed and lines up with grammy voting periods and she's desperate to win AOTY. So why not pay BB for some manufactured list to continue the propaganda as per usual. Given the fact no one cared for that Cosplay Country album and how it's literally not charting anyway they have to cover up the hilarious flop. 

[shakeyourbombom]

A stupid list, TS is definitely no.1

[CherryBay]

 

certain stans now

[makeme]

Well of course

[Badgalbriel]

Well, I think they made the right choice. Even though she's not the biggest, I do think she's the greatest. 

[commander]

The copium in this thread is already hilarious

 

ot: congratulations to Bey, she truly deserves it

[Arrows]

This is excellent news, we all know this will light a fire under Taylor's *ss and convince her to dominate for decades to come

 

Congrats Bey, also well-deserved

[WEEKND]

One of one 🤌🏾

[MissedTheTrain]

Some people are taking this way too seriously  

 

Not surprised at all to see Beyonce at #1, I think it could have gone either way.  There are strong arguments you could make for either of them and they've both had immeasurable success/impact/cultural relevance in very different ways.  A perfect top 2, let's celebrate that! The full article is a really good read too.

[Triton]

All of the sudden misogyny doesn't matter when it's against justifying someone's fave not winning… 

 

[Lose My Breath]

Totally deserved.  Her longevity and artistry alone should get her to #1

[Vegvisir]

Not surprised in the slightest. One of the hardest working girls in the industry - even if I can't stand her, I can still recognize talent! 

[Tusk]

The proof will always remain in the pudding. Facts don't lie. 
 

I'll leave it at that.

[Lose My Breath]

12 minutes ago, Hunter_13 said:

No cause everyone and their mother knows Jay-z bought the top spot. This was all timed and lines up with grammy voting periods and she's desperate to win AOTY. So why not pay BB for some manufactured list to continue the propaganda as per usual. Given the fact no one cared for that Cosplay Country album and how it's literally not charting anyway they have to cover up the hilarious flop. 

Legit crazy

 

[Keeandga]

I rewatched the Beyoncé Experience and who else would be able to deliver that?  

[Epica]

When they announce Charli XCX as #1 

[l3disko]

Everyone say Thank you Jay Z 

[Queenyoncee]

27 minutes ago, HANZ94 said:

Not surprised since Jay Z has been buying acclaim and awards for her since forever

if we talk about success Taylor is the one and if we talk about IMPACT Gaga, Britney and even Lana del Rey were more influencial than her 

and then you woke up

[bync]

14 minutes ago, Squall said:

Imagine dominating on every field (albums, songs, tours) and still being #2 because you debuted a bit later  yeah I hope she skips the BBMAs

There's a lot of very mediocre racist white people out there... of course she's dominating.

 

[Queenyoncee]