Taylor Swift Ranked No. 2 Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century by Billboard

Billboard apologized after including controversial footage of Kanye West's 2016 video in a tribute to Swift's career achievements.

Taylor Swift was named the second greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard, with Beyoncé widely expected to claim the top spot.
The ranking celebrates artists who have shaped pop stardom over the past 25 years, with Rihanna, Drake, and Lady Gaga rounding out the top five.
Billboard faced backlash for including a clip from Kanye West's 2016 'Famous' video, featuring a nude wax figure of Swift, in their tribute video.
Fans criticized the inclusion as disrespectful and unprofessional, prompting Billboard to remove the video and issue a public apology.
Swift's recognition follows a historic year, including her record-breaking Eras Tour, being named Time's 2023 Person of the Year, and achieving billionaire status.