Taylor Swift Celebrates Beyoncé as the Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century

Taylor Swift has publicly expressed her support for Beyoncé, who was recently named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard.

Swift is reportedly thrilled about this recognition for Beyoncé, acknowledging her as a deserving honoree.

An insider shared that despite some disappointment among Swift’s fans regarding her second-place ranking, she holds no hard feelings and is proud of her own accomplishments.

The Billboard ranking highlighted that while Taylor Swift is the biggest pop star of the century in terms of numbers—such as album sales and streaming—Beyoncé was chosen for her overall influence, impact, and career evolution over the past 25 years.

This distinction has sparked discussions among fans, with many expressing their belief that Swift deserved the top spot due to her record-breaking success.

Swift and Beyoncé have a long history of mutual support, dating back to 2009 when Beyoncé famously invited Swift back onto the stage during the MTV Video Music Awards after a controversial interruption. Since then, they have frequently praised each other’s work, with Swift previously stating her admiration for Beyoncé on multiple occasions.

In 2021, Beyoncé congratulated Swift on her Album of the Year Grammy win by sending her flowers. More recently, the two attended each other’s movie premieres—Swift’s Eras Tour concert film in October and Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE: A Film By Beyoncé in November.