Thursday, October 24, 2024

Billboard: Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century

Billboard:

Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century

Billboard announced in August that it would unveil the artists they considered “the 25 most important and impactful pop stars of the last 25 years” over the next four months. They started with 25 honorable mentions (bottom of page) before moving on to count down the top 25.

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Top 25

Click on name to see the Billboard profile of the artist.

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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

Honorable Mentions

Click on name to see the Billboard profile of the artist.

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

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First posted 8/14/2024; last updated 10/24/2024.