Taylor Swift was reportedly saying she admired Beyoncé when she lost the title of “Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century” to her. After the news from Billboard, the ‘Cruel Summer’ singer allegedly felt “really happy” for Beyoncé, according to a source talking to ‘Page Six’.
Taylor will always support strong female artists and thinks Beyoncé is so deserving of this honor,” the insider shared. Even though some of her fans are outraged, Swift holds no grudge. “She appreciates all the fan support she’s received but knows Beyoncé is a legend in the music industry. Taylor’s honored to have landed in the number two spot next to her,” the source said.
The source also quoted how Swift is proud of what she has achieved, “Taylor is proud of what she’s accomplished regardless of what spot she holds.
Following Billboard’s declaration of Beyoncé as the best pop star, Swifties were vocal with their dissatisfaction. Many of them felt that Taylor was a perfect candidate for the title due to her record-breaking performances. A fan wrote on X, “Taylor deserves the spot, we don’t care.” Another added, “Imo majority of new pop girlies are inspired by Taylor, not Beyoncé.” Some pointed out that despite having a 25-year career, Beyoncé doesn’t have a diamond record.
25 years and no diamond record
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Billboard addressed such debates in its statement. “While Taylor Swift is the century’s biggest pop star by the numbers — from album sales to streams to touring dominance — our editorial staff has chosen Beyoncé as our No. 1 Greatest Pop Star of the Century, based on her full 25 years of influence, evolution, and impact,” the publication explained.
