Billboard has revealed its list of the 100 greatest artists of the 21st century, with Taylor Swift and Drake at the top.
The list celebrates the most influential and commercially successful artists since 2000, based on their chart performance, streaming records and cultural impact.
Swift, recognized for her genre-spanning discography and storytelling prowess, claims the top spot. Drake, with his mastery of rap and pop, follows in second place. While globally acclaimed pop and R&B icon Rihanna rounds out the top three.
Other notable names in the top 10 include Post Malone at number four, legendary rapper Eminem at number five and The Weeknd, known for his chart-topping hits, at number six. Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars and Usher complete the top ten.
Notably, no Nigerian artist features on the list, despite the growing global influence of Nigerian music in recent years.
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See the full list of artists below:
Taylor Swift Drake Rihanna Post Malone Eminem The Weeknd Beyoncé Justin Bieber Bruno Mars Usher Maroon 5 Adele Morgan Wallen Ed Sheeran Katy Perry Lady Gaga PINk Chris Brown Arian Grande Ye Miley Cyrus Alicia Keys The Black Eyed Peas Justin Timberlake Nelly Nickelback Kelly Clarkson Mariah Carey Jay- Z Lil-Wayne 50 Cent Kendrick Lamar Carrie Underwood Britney Spears Billie Eilish Nicki Minaj Linkin Park Imagine Dragons Ludacris Luke Combs Destiny's Child Kenny Chesney Future Juice WRLD TI SZA Avril Lavigne Rascal Flatts Christina Aguilera Olivia Rodrigo Travis Scott Lil Baby Coldplay Jennifer Lopez Bad Bunny Flo Rida Luke Bryan Toby Keith Akon Tim McGraw Jason Aldean Mary J. Blige Harry Styles Lady A Doja Cat Creed Michael Bublé Dua Lipa Sam Smith Ne-Yo OutKast Kesha Cardi B R. Kelly Fergie 3 Doors Down One Direction Ashanti Selena Gomez Blake Shelton Ja Rule Pitbull Kid Rock Twenty One Pilots J. Cole Florida Georgia Line Khalid Sean Paul Daughtry *NSYNC Shawn Mendes Keith Urban Jason Derulo Norah Jones T-Pain Josh Groban Gwen Stefani Santana Alan Jackson Fall Out Chico