The Internet is a very volatile place, and people often have clear opinions on certain situations and individuals, no matter how famous or respected they are. In classic fashion, when Billboard named Beyoncé the #1 Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century, netizens were quick to react.
The publication announced Beyoncé’s name on December 2, and while many believe she deserved the title, others disagreed and offered their own names of who they think should receive it. Should be respected.
After Beyoncé, other artists including Taylor Swift and Rihanna took the second and third positions respectively. Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Britney Spears and many other artists also made the list for their influence on pop music.
When the Cough It artist name was announced, the Beyhive was certainly happy, and they know how to celebrate. A fan on Instagram praised the singer and congratulated her, attaching a snippet of her phenomenal 2019 Coachella performance.
Another fan wrote, “Beyoncé has been declared the greatest popstar of the 21st century!!! This is genius!!! Bending over backwards and still serving the vocals!!! This is legacy! Not selling out! Streaming Not the farm but the fans enjoying their money!
One of Bey’s stans simply shared an edit and wrote, “Beyonce the greatest pop star of the century, you are #TalentWon” Another person wrote, “We knew it. We are a country.”
There were many people who did not agree with this. Some netizens questioned how much her husband, Jay Z, paid for the title. One person wrote, “How much did her husband pay?”
There were many Swifties who also shared their opinions on this. “Taylor got robbed by Jay Z,” one person wrote. Others also resorted to racism. One netizen wrote, “The only reason she got this was because she’s black.”
One user on the above-mentioned social media platform wrote, “Just because Beyonce is being named the #1 Greatest Popstar of the 21st Century doesn’t mean y’all have to resort to racism because y’all are talking about it How crazy!!! ,
Still, Beyoncé has truly shined throughout her decades-long career. He has not only rocked the pop category but has also experimented with other genres like R&B, country and rap. The audience also liked these creations equally.
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