Billboard Names the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century: Drake and Kanye West Make the Top 10

Billboard has released its list of the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century, with hip-hop heavyweights Kanye West and Drake landing in the top 10.

This list ranks talent based on their influence on pop music and culture over the past 25 years.

Powerhouses like Beyoncé (whose identity has yet to be revealed), Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga are among the top 10.

Drake, ranked No. 4, embodies unparalleled consistency and versatility. With hits like God’s Plan and One Dance, Drake has topped Billboard’s Hot 100 more than 13 times and broken records, including a solo artist’s most Hot 100 entries. His ability to blend rap, R&B, and pop has made him a global icon.

Kanye West, placed at No. 7, redefined music with his innovative albums, from The College Dropout to My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. His 21 Grammy wins and artistic risks cemented his status as a visionary, shaping not just music but fashion and cultural discourse.

Check out the full list below.

1 Announced on December 3

2. Taylor Swift

3. Rihanna

4. Drake

5. Lady Gaga

6. Britney Spears

7. Kanye West

8. Justin Bieber

9. Ariana Grande

10. Adele

11. Usher