We all know for males it's Michael Jackson but taking into account general success, iconic songs/videos, performances, and most importantly impact who is his black female counterpart?

My choices would probably be

Whitney Houston
Mariah Carey
Janet Jackson
Aretha Franklin
Tina Turner
Diana Ross

Whitney Houston followed by Mariah.

It will always be Aretha Franklin, whether we like it or not.

rihanna

Aretha, then Whitney, then Ciara.

It's obviously Aretha Franklin. If you think differently, you're wrong.

Billie
Ella
Tina
Aretha
Whitney

There have been so many. But I think Aretha, Whitney and Janet remain the trinity of legendary impactful black women.

Whitney=Mariah

Diana Ross
Aretha Franklin
Tina Turner
Whitney Houston
Mariah Carey
Janet Jackson

There are so many. Aretha & Whitney are the most legendary overall black or white


Aretha
Whitney
Beyoncé
Diana Ross
Tina Turner
Janet Jackson

lol

Whitney

As in both are equally influential and top 2 black female artists
Although I was wrong
aretha-#1
Whitney/Mariah-#2
Diana-#3
Janet-#4

Whitney

Where's Tina? & Mariah is a step under Whitney

Aretha, although her legacy is passé to much of the 21st century, so next in concession is Whitney.

Lol cute

Whitney, Aretha, & Tina