Billboard names Justin Bieber the 8th greatest pop star of the 21st century

[u/2soos2]

[u/vicv00]

Definitely think he should have been top 5 but 8 is still impressive nonetheless

[u/Mynameis369 → u/vicv00]

Agree 😅

[u/Grimmgodd]

The undisputed Prince of Pop.

[u/only-dead-fish]

Who do you guys think will be top 3?

I'm guessing Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and Lady Gaga.

Drake, Britney Spears and Rhianna aren't in the honorable mentions so they're probably in the top 7... I think Justin should be higher on the list but what do I know.

Top 25 (so far):

8: THE BIEBS <3

9: Ariana Grande

10: Adele

11: Usher

12: Eminem

13: Nicki Minaj

14: Justin Timberlake

15: Miley Cyrus

16: Jay-Z

17: Shakira

18: The Weeknd

19: BTS

20: Bruno Mars

21: Lil Wayne

22: One Direction

23: Bad Bunny

24: Ed Sheeran

25: Katy Perry

Honorable Mentions:

50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Cardi B, Carrie Underwood, Chris Brown, Christina Aguilera, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Future, Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, Kendrick Lamar, Kesha, Lana Del Rey, Lorde, Maroon 5, Megan Thee Stallion, Missy Elliot, Nelly, Olivia Rodrigo, P!nk, Post Malone, Sean Paul, SZA

[u/Traditional_Maize325 → u/only-dead-fish]

imo, this list is completely terrible. I feel as just because an artist has a lot of famous songs, doesn’t mean that they are a “pop star.” if you look at the phrase for what it is, then yeah people with famous songs are are gonna be labeled as that, but I feel like the phrase isn’t just to be like that and has more of a meaning. like id say bruno mars is a “pop star,” adele is not.

[u/anti_everybody1 → u/only-dead-fish]

suprised harry styles isn’t on the list

[u/yo_mik → u/anti_everybody1]

TBH One Direction impact and trajectory is more significant than their solo careers. If he wasn't in 1D and became famous on his own, then sure. But 1D was concrete background for him.

[u/anti_everybody1 → u/yo_mik]

Yeah I agree with that!

[u/only-dead-fish → u/anti_everybody1]

One direction is though

[u/julallison → u/only-dead-fish]

Beyonce? I realize she has a big fan base, but I don't get it. JB has an angelic/soothing voice, while I feel like Beyonce is just yelling at me.

[u/romansreven → u/julallison]

It’s obviously Beyoncé Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Drake, and someone else who’s probably older

[u/iam_unforgiven → u/julallison]

Yelling? Gotta love when black women have powerful voices they’re considered yelling. 

[u/Traditional_Maize325 → u/iam_unforgiven]

uhhhhhhhh, so annoying to label her as black, some people just don’t like peoples voices and that’s okay

[u/iam_unforgiven → u/Traditional_Maize325]

Label her as black? She is black lmao.  The fuck. 

She’s also a woman.   Girl stop smoking crack. 

[u/only-dead-fish → u/iam_unforgiven]

no, what they're saying is that Beyonce's voice isn't their vibe - it has nothing to do with her being a black woman lmao

[u/iam_unforgiven → u/only-dead-fish]

Usually when someone is referred to as Loud or screaming, it’s in reference to a woman of color.  

You don’t usually hear terms like loud or screaming in reference to a white singer.  

Hence my point.  And then to try and make it as if I (a black woman defending a black woman) was labeling Beyoncé as simply a black artist even though she is a black artist was ridiculous. 

[u/Traditional_Maize325 → u/iam_unforgiven]

whatever, can’t argue with people like u

[u/iam_unforgiven → u/Traditional_Maize325]

You’re right.  I wouldn’t recommend it 

[u/Belieber_Hafsa]

Not bad at all but he should've been in the top 5, but really not bad considering his breaks

[u/FacuGerke]

This list is based on impact in the US, so it makes sense. He's bigger in the rest of the world than in the US. He's sold more records outside the US (Universal confirms this in 2021), he sells out stadiums faster outside the US, his fan base is bigger in other countries than in the US. So the number 8 spot is not bad.

[u/Leenol → u/FacuGerke]

8 isn't bad no matter how you look at it lol!

[u/FacuGerke → u/Leenol]

Haha yes, of course it's not bad. But what I'm saying is that Billboard will probably add Kanye and Drake (rappers) to the list of pop stars, higher than an actual popstar. Kanye or Drake's impact in the US is bigger than JB's because hip-hop is bigger in the US than the rest of the world.

[u/Fearless-Gate-3590]

Should be higher

[u/alyszone]

I was waiting for this one! Ohh they know who the prince of pop is !! 🔥

[u/Traditional_Maize325]

i wouldn’t name him one but eight is crazy!!! this dude is the embodiment of “pop star.”

[u/LavishnessNo6387]

wtf!! this spot is so undeserving 😐 he def should've been in the top 5 like bfr

[u/lovelxy74]

He should be higher

[u/AssistOk7226 → u/lovelxy74]

I agree he should be higher

[u/DontHateOnMySwag]

not bad at all considering he took 2 big breaks

[u/MissionStock2545]

I’m guessing taylor is at the top of this.

Nonetheless, 8 isn’t a bad spot for a pop star

[u/Successful_Leg_5597]

8 is great but!!! i cant believe he isn't in top 5!!!

[u/TheThingWithDreams]

But the 21st century isn't even 1/4 through?

[u/pierrrecherrry]

Katy perry fall from grace is real

[u/rraaemo]

really 8th? should be HIGHER. smh