poll Who do you think will have more of an impact 15-20 years from Now? Bey or Rih

[futuresuperstar2023]

This is a controversial topic and I  know it will bring a lot of hate my way but Bey and Rihanna are the biggest black modern Pop stars. I feel like they both really excel in different areas and are both influential. 

Edited 9 hours ago by futuresuperstar2023

[GraceRandolph]

The one who wasn't left in the 2010's decade. 

[Triton]

Beyonce 15-20 years ago, Beyonce now and Beyonce 15-20 years from now. 

[chaklux]

It was Beyoncé, It is Beyonce and It will always be Beyoncé. 

[l3disko]

Rihanna hasn't been active musically in about a decade and she is slaying Beyonce in terms of daily and overall streams.

 

In 15-20 years Beyonce could release 5+ more albums and Rihanna would still be outstreaming her with her 2000-2010s discography.

 

now THAT is impact.

[Lightbringer007]

they both will be remembered ... like lets worry about other peoples faves

[kimberly]

FENTY BEAUTY  > IVY PARK, SIR DAVIS, CECRED etc...

 

BEYONCÉ's artistry  > RIHANNA playlists

 

2 queens tho!

[MP3]

Beyoncé is way more present and active in the cultural sphere while Rihanna is hiding somewhere

[DevilsRollTheDice]

Both are incredibly impactful legends. I think people also underplay the impact of Fenty because we all love pop music, but Rihanna made a MAJOR impact in a huge industry. 
 

As for Beyoncé, I think this website is guilty of both under and over estimating her pop culture impact. While it's true that her numbers don't give her the success of acts like Madonna, Michael, Taylor, The Beatles and don't really match her celebrity aura, the fact is she still has an incredible celebrity aura despite that fact. She's obviously beloved and respected. 
 

Beyoncé has such love from critics and the media that I'd be inclined to give it to her but Rihanna's hits are much bigger and more enduring, especially worldwide. The fact that she stays stomping Bey's streams despite essentially retiring is very impressive. Coupled with her incredibly successful brand I do think this is actually a tight one! 
 

Would still probably give the edge to Bey because she's stayed in the public eye. 

Edited 8 hours ago by DevilsRollTheDice

[futuresuperstar2023]

Beyonce has sold over 200 million records worldwide. Why do people keep bringing up her sales not matching her fame? Are Y'all talking about streaming?

[By the Water]

Beyoncé on twitter. Rihanna in the real world

[Comedor]

 
 

Rihanna does have an impact on the cosmetics industry though, or so I have heard.

[Teen Spirit]

Beyonce inspired Rihanna so there's your answer.

[DevilsRollTheDice]

22 minutes ago, futuresuperstar2023 said:

Beyonce has sold over 200 million records worldwide. Why do people keep bringing up her sales not matching her fame? Are Y'all talking about streaming?

Sis don't misconstrue me. Beyoncé's sales are impressive and huge. But people often sort her with a tier of artists whose sales and total consumption are much higher. Artists like Adele, Bieber, Drake, Brit and Rihanna all have higher total consumption, let alone the artists she is compared to. She was #7 on Billboard's 21st century artist list and the USA is by far her biggest market. 
 

Consumption/sales is just one part of celebrity but it's an enormous part. People compare Beyoncé to Michael and Madonna which is where the units don't add up, even if you adjust relative to the industry/her peers. She has other things going for her, but that's why the sales ≠ the aura. 
 

I still voted for Bey, I just think you can make a compelling case for Rihanna here. 

Edited 7 hours ago by DevilsRollTheDice

[futuresuperstar2023]

10 minutes ago, By the Water said:

Beyoncé on twitter. Rihanna in the real world

T Swift fans so jelly of Queen Bey lmao

[kataraqueen]

I think non-ironically that Rihanna's biggest contribution to pop is introducing a variety of black foundation shade ranges. Her next biggest contribution has been in the fashion industry. She really helped make the trend of inclusive models a mainstay, imo. But for music? I don't see how she's impacted anyone else's music or the industry itself for that matter. She's really always felt on-trend rather than trend-setting

[king_queen]

Musically? Beyoncé. Rihanna's career is literally a testament to Beyoncé's impact

 

Culturally? Rihanna. Fenty changed the game in every way and literally made her a billionaire overnight  

[Wicked]

Rihanna's influence is downplayed cause it was a net negative polarizing.

 

Do you get all these relatable artists in Pop music without her? No. She set the tone in that regard. All those expectations of Pop artists to have certain things are forgone. lol.

 

You know I got the sauce, you know I'm saucyyyyyy

Edited 6 hours ago by Wicked

[Maxxie]

Is Rihanna not out streaming Beyoncé despite a recent 31 track album release and halftime show? 

[Calvin]

Rihanna's catalogue is remembered. People love her music. She and her music has more impact.

Beyoncé's dated music is already forgotten. But hey she has twitter vibes on her side 

[JonginBey]

Beyoncé. Assuming people won't get tired of Anti and Fenty Laundry by then, Rihanna's name might still hold some weight.

[Xtina23]

 

It was Rihanna, It is Rihanna and It will always be Rihanna. 

 

Look at Spotify for example, Rihanna is currently #12 in the world.

People keep begging for more music, literally.

 

The other is just #37 in the world on Spotify, and her latest album, released just last year is not charting. Oop!

[Xtina23]

3 hours ago, By the Water said:

Beyoncé on twitter. Rihanna in the real world

 

4 hours ago, l3disko said:

Rihanna hasn't been active musically in about a decade and she is slaying Beyonce in terms of daily and overall streams.

 

In 15-20 years Beyonce could release 5+ more albums and Rihanna would still be outstreaming her with her 2000-2010s discography.

 

now THAT is impact.

PERIODT!!

[dumbsparce]

People remember songs. Death stares and hair flips are hot for a minute within the small internet bubble that never reflects the real world aka the place where you'll randomly hear 10 different Rih songs blasting from cars, your neighbour's house or the mall.

[newaespa]

lol Rihanna obviously.