Taylor Swift has been named the top artiste of the 21st century by Billboard, based on her impressive performance on the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart.
The ranking, which covers the period from January , to , 2025, places Swift at the top of the list, followed closely by Drake and Rihanna.
Swift’s achievements on the Billboard charts are remarkable, with 14 No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 and 12 No. 1 singles on the Hot 100. She also holds the record for the most top 10 entries among women on the Hot 100, with an impressive 59.
Other notable artistes on the list include Beyoncé, Eminem, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, and Usher, who have all made significant contributions to the global music scene over the past 25 years.
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