Taylor Swift surpasses Drake, Rihanna as Billboard names 21st century top 10 artistes

Taylor Swift has been named the biggest artist of the 21st century by Billboard, topping the publication’s “Top Artists of the 21st Century” list.
The ranking is based on performances on the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart from January 1, 2000, to December 28, 2024. Billboard clarified that titles released before mid-1999 are excluded, though their appearances on the Billboard 200 or Hot 100 during that period still contribute to the chart’s calculations.
Swift, who first appeared on the Billboard charts in 2006 with her single “Tim McGraw,” has secured 14 No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200—the most by any woman in history—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 59.
Other prominent artists featured on the list include Drake, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Eminem, and The Weeknd, all of whom have had a significant influence on the global music scene over the past 25 years.
Top 10 Artistes of the 21st Century:
1. Taylor Swift – 14 Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, 12 Hot 100 No. 1 singles.
2. Drake – 13 Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, 13 Hot 100 No. 1 singles.
3. Rihanna – 2 Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, 14 Hot 100 No. 1 singles.
4. Post Malone – 3 Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, 6 Hot 100 No. 1 singles.
5. Eminem – 11 Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, 5 Hot 100 No. 1 singles.
6. The Weeknd – 4 Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, 7 Hot 100 No. 1 singles.
7. Beyoncé – 8 Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, 9 Hot 100 No. 1 singles.
8. Justin Bieber – 8 Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, 8 Hot 100 No. 1 singles.
9. Bruno Mars – 1 Billboard 200 No. 1 album, 8 Hot 100 No. 1 singles.
10. Usher – 4 Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, 8 Hot 100 No. 1 singles.