Following Beyoncé’s recognition as the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard, singer Taylor Swift shared her heartfelt support for the honor, despite coming in second place. Sources cited by Page Six revealed that Taylor Swift is happy for Beyoncé and considers her a “legend” in the music industry.
While Swift acknowledges that some of her fans may be disappointed that she was not awarded the top spot, she is perfectly content with her runner-up position. “Taylor will always support strong female artists and thinks Beyoncé is so deserving of this honor,” the sources shared. Additionally, Swift expressed pride in her own accomplishments, regardless of rankings, noting, “Taylor appreciates all the fan support she’s received but she knows Beyoncé is a legend in the music industry, and Taylor’s honored to have landed in the number two spot next to her.”
Billboard explained their decision to rank Beyoncé at number one, highlighting her remarkable 25 years of influence, evolution, and impact in pop music, while acknowledging that Swift is the “biggest pop star by the numbers.”
The longstanding friendship between Swift and Beyoncé has always been marked by mutual support. Their bond dates back to 2009 when Beyoncé invited a young Swift back on stage after Kanye West interrupted her acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards. Since then, both artists have continually shown admiration for one another, with Swift even claiming in 2015 that she loved Beyoncé “more than the normal amount.”
With Swift’s Eras Tour concert film released in October and Beyoncé debuting her RENAISSANCE: A Film By Beyoncé the following month, their ongoing success continues to strengthen their legendary status in the music world.
This news report is curated with insights from multiple reliable news sources.