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The 25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century: Honorable Mentions

Best Pop Singers, Rappers & Groups of 21st Century: The honorable mentions.

His mercenary approach to rap led to absolutely stratospheric commercial heights — including well over a million in first-week sales for sophomore set The Massacre — and between his instantly iconic album covers, unavoidable music videos and increasing visibility in film and television, chances are even your grandmother could recognize him by his pecs alone. 1 single in “Savage” alongside Beyoncé, and taking home three Grammys (including best new artist) Despite a harrowing shooting and a nasty court battle that threatened to detail her career, Megan scored a conversation-dominating smash with “WAP” (with Cardi B) and this year launched a hugely successful North American arena tour. Outside of her half-decade-separated studio albums, SZA earned an Oscar nod for Black Panther Kendrick Lamar duet “All the Stars,” scored top 10 hits alongside Maroon 5 and Drake, and helped keep a bright light on R&B as other genres threatened to leave it in the streaming dust.

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