Music magazine Billboard is still one of the most prominent sources of information related to the world of pop music. So it is definitely significant that they’ve named Rihanna the top pop artist of not just this year, but the last 20 years.
Of course, the list of the top artists since 1992 (yes, 1992 was 20 years ago, you are old) isn’t a matter of opinion. It all boils down to chart performance, and Rihanna has had 21 top ten hits and nine number one songs so far.
Here’s the list of Billboard Magazine’s “Top 20 Pop Artists of the Last Twenty Years” in full, in case you’re interested:
BiIlboard Top Pop Songs Artists 1992-2012:
1. Rihanna
2. Pink
3. Britney Spears
4. Kelly Clarkson
5. Mariah Carey
6. Katy Perry
7. Usher
8. Black Eyed Peas
9. Janet Jackson
10. Madonna
11. Lady Gaga
12. Christina Aguilera
13. Justin Timberlake
14. Nickelback
15. Matchbox 20
16. Beyonce
17. Backstreet Boys
18. Jennifer Lopez
19. Maroon 5
20. Avril Lavigne