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In a just world it would be Formation but Halo is a classic of its time.

We only recognize the one true Tay

While they're both two of the best and most iconic albums in rap history, Views just doesn't compare to Graduation.

So she silenced herself when Trump came into office, got it.

Sis I just posted a thread 2 days ago about her.

I forgot about that one, but it's not like she's a stranger to releasing music that was made using other peoples music.

Idk how it is in other countries, but in the US, I think the concept of and the expectation for people in customer service roles is bizarre. You're basically required to smile against your will and adopt an entirely different personality while simultaneously being utilized by the public as a personal resource to help them, which will constantly and inevitably lead to abuse, as anyone and everyone gets to have "power" over a person in customer service. It HAS to be mentally unhealthy, imo.

But I thought she was a controversial and highly politically polarizing figure? I guess I was correct in saying that she's not, after all.

I'll admit, I've stated that she hasn't generated controversy, but maybe I stand corrected. Which moment in recent years was the most controversial? If it's not listed, please say it in the comments.

37k? Thats 37 Beyonce wooden boxes! The new Music Industry confirmed, I fear.

Good for Bey milk those sheep dry. She's a premium artist and those fans need to pay for it, accordingly.

Unfortunately, I feel like her "success" is too recent for this to be a significant "shutting out". Hopefully this will actually be the case, though.

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Pattern of taking songs? Let's be for real, there is no way that Rihanna forced these girls to give her a song. If they genuinely didn't want that to even be an option, Rihanna would've never heard the song, they would've kept it tucked away. And if it happened behind their back, then they obviously didn't own the song to begin with.

Britney's is definitely more known by the GP and therefore is more iconic, but Lady Gaga's is one of two "post-Britney" VMA performances that I do consider iconic, with the other being Miley's 2013 performance (say what you want, but it was iconic, it broke the record for most tweeted about event at the time) Tbh though, I'm not sure that any pop-star's live performance could ever or will ever be able to replicate the aftermath and media attention that Britneys received. She had a chokehold on society in a way we no longer see, because it was all funneled to the public in a much more concentrated manner during that time.

I think if she's credited, she did contribute, as she's not the type of artist to care about portraying herself as something she is not. What's weird to me, is when an artist has 10-15 writers credited but the narrative being pushed is that they're a songwriter who does everything by themselves. Again, this narrative has never been pushed with Rihanna, so who cares if she received a little credit for a little contribution.

She released a song just last year, and continues to out-stream other MPGs who still release albums every 2-3 years. We're still in the streaming era and she's the only female artist with 8 songs over 2B streams. Saying she doesn't have a music career anymore is an insult to all the artists that continue to release music and still can't touch her. And they do have things in common, as laid out in my OP. You just sound like a hater. I hope your day gets better

This is true, but in the last decades of her career, I feel like Dolly was more known for her philanthropy and business ventures more than for her recent music. She had her classic hits, but those were from earlier in her career. Also, Rihanna did just release a single in 2025, she is just not nearly as active as her initial run from 2005-2016.

Hailing from the rural smoky mountains, everyone knows the famous story of how Dolly Parton, who grew up in poverty; managed to move out to the city at a young age and make it big as a singer, becoming the most famous person from where she is from, with statues and murals across the nation. Dolly has classic hits like "9 to 5", "Jolene", "Coat Of Many Colors", and "I Will Always Always Love You", that are adored and known among the GP. She also famously ventured into multiple businesses that she became known for, long after her budding music career took off, everything from an amusement park and truck-stop, to frozen meals and so much more. Dolly was also a fierce fashion icon with her elaborate makeup, hair, and outfits. Last but not least, she was a true and passionate philanthropist, running her own charity, launching a global book-gifting program, providing scholarships and supporting the youth. Does this trajectory not remind you of none other than Robyn Rihanna Fenty? She also grew up far away from LA on an island in a small bungalow, and would go on to become the most famous person from her country. Rihanna also has the iconic hits that are adored by the GP, such as "Umbrella", "We Found Love", and "Love on the Brain". Like Dolly, Rihanna built an empire outside of music, becoming a fashion and beauty mogul among the legends. Rihanna is also a fierce fashion icon who would constantly push the envelope, and too became a major philanthropist, launching her own foundation, building medical centers, and supporting a number of causes like global education. Both Dolly and Rih are known to be simultaneously humble while having built an entire empire from the ground up. 9 to 5 = Work Jolene = ***** Better Have My Money I Will Always Love You = Love on the Brain Here You Come Again = We Found Love Coat of Many Colors = Diamonds Do you see the parallels between the two, and think that Rihanna could have a Dolly like career trajectory?

Her discography of hits are iconic Vie was underrated.

Lana- Blue Bannisters Benito- Un Verano Sin Ti Benito- Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana Chappell- The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess Charli- Brat Mk.gee- Two Star And The Dream Police Sabrina- Mans Best Friend Benito- Debi Tirar Mas Fotos Ray Bull- Please Stop Laughing

Im glad she's getting called out. P!nk's whole image would've never made it in today's time, as she was the epitome of a "pick me girl", before the term existed. In a world where it was cool to hate on artists like Britney Spears, she capitalized on it instead of being a girls girl.

She obviously just wanted to offer a unique piece of merchandise to her fans, at an affordable price, like bffr. What other explanation would there be? That she's deliberately milking her "premium" fans for money?

Her EP released last year (before the Boston song) sold 20k first week. In the age of social media, a debut like that only happens through years of making music, performing small shows, and slowly accumulating a fan base. She did none of those things. I do not trust that the tour actually sold out, whatsoever