Beyoncé tops Billboard's 21st-century pop icons list

"Billboard" is one of the most influential music magazines in the world. Initially, it focused on the entertainment industry, but it became synonymous with the music industry. It is best known for creating rankings such as the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200, among the most important indicators of the popularity of songs, albums, and artists in the United States and worldwide.

The magazine also provides information about trends in the music industry, market analyses, and interviews with artists. It serves as a portal not only for music fans but also for industry professionals who use the data published by "Billboard" to observe changes in the market.

When hearing "pop star," fans of the music genre often think of Taylor Swift. No wonder as this singer has significantly impacted many people. She creates some of the most spectacular shows worldwide and easily sells out the largest concert venues. Her albums sell like hotcakes, and nearly every day, we hear about her latest achievements or records broken in popularity.

The magazine "Billboard" published the list of the 25 biggest pop stars of the 21st century. The top three spots stirred a lot of controversy. At the very top was Beyoncé, followed by Taylor Swift. Many internet users were surprised by the third name on the list—Kanye West, who is more often referred to as a rapper than a pop singer.

The rest of the list caused as much excitement as the podium finishers did. Many internet users questioned, for instance, the positions of Katy Perry, who was at the end of the ranking, or Ed Sheeran, who was second-to-last. Here is the full list published by the magazine:

1. Beyoncé
2. Taylor Swift
3. Rihanna
4. Drake
5. Lady Gaga
6. Britney Spears
7. Kanye West
8. Justin Bieber
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