When it comes to music rankings, Billboard has it covered. From the Hot 100 to Artist of the Year, these lists are basically the gold standard for fans and artists alike. The latest? Billboard just announced its Artist of the 21st Century. Yes, as in the top artist of the last 25 years (no pressure, right?). Landing a spot on this list is a huge deal, so let’s break it down—who made the cut?
Taking third place is none other than Rihanna. Billboard revealed on Wednesday, January 8, that the 36-year-old Fenty Beauty founder, like everyone else, claimed her spot “based on @billboardcharts performance from the start of 2000 through the end of 2024.”
“Since roaring onto the Billboard charts for the first time in 2005, Rihanna achieved two #Billboard200 No. 1 albums and 14 #Hot100 No. 1 songs through first 25 years of the century,” they announced.