Let's be clear. She doesn't have a #1, has few (no) solo hits, and struggles to get gold certifications with each album.
On the other hand she is definitely global, a bigger streaming force than every other pop girl besides Rihanna, and has had more consistent success than pretty much everyone else in her generation of pop stars. Plus her undeniable use of vocal scripture.
Is she qualified to join the ranks of Rihanna, Beyonce, Katy, Taylor and Adele? All of whom have done far more at her age? Or does she have more to go? Should the bar be lowered for the new generation?