Official announcement from Taylor Swift or her record label

Taylor Swift Crowned No. 1 Artist on Billboard's Top Artists of the 21st Century, Drake No. 2, Rihanna No. 3

Jan 8, 2025, 03:17 PM

Taylor Swift has been named the No. 1 artist on Billboard's Top Artists of the 21st Century chart, a ranking that reflects her performance on the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts from 2000 through the end of 2024. This announcement places her ahead of notable artists such as Drake, who ranks second, and Rihanna, who is third. The complete top ten includes Post Malone, Eminem, The Weeknd, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, and Usher. Additionally, Nicki Minaj has been recognized as the biggest female rapper of the 21st century, ranking 36th overall on the list. The rankings highlight the impact of these artists over the past two decades, with Swift's achievements underscoring her prominence in the music industry.