Taylor Swift’s fans have recently reacted strongly after the singer was ranked second. BillboardList of the greatest pop stars of the 21st century.
After the outlet posted a video on Instagram, Swifties expressed their shock as Beyonce topped the list and Taylor was the runner-up.
The decision sparked outrage on social media, with Taylor’s passionate fans taking to the comments section to voice their opinions.
One fan argued, “Shame on you! Billboard! Taylor Swift is redefining the music industry, breaking records and changing everything she touches. Yet you felt the need to undermine his achievements.
“She deserved the top spot!! Are you kidding me?” said another fan.
A third user said, “You’re completely lost in character. First place is especially unique for Taylor Swift.
A fourth user pointed out, “This is definitely rigged…Taylor deserved that number one.”
Another commented, “Taylor has graduated from pop star to global cultural phenomenon. #2 is laughable.
A fifth user added, “Surprising to see him at #2 instead of #1. There is no artist above him in every metric in the music industry.
Meanwhile, Taylor holds the record for the most Album of the Year Grammys and has dominated the Billboard charts for more than 15 years.
The singer’s Eras tour has arguably become a cultural standard, ranking her as one of the biggest music acts in the world.