This. It happens every generation. And people would be a fool to not know that Rihanna has established herself as a force in the music world.
The thing is, that we don't want to accept when our faves time has come and gone. I STAN for Janet, but she's peaked and her time has come and gone. She will forever be my fave and I will support her until she ascends to her heavenly kingdom. But I can't in my right mind think she will slay the charts anymore..The musical climate has changed and in 10-15 years, some other artist will be taking Bey, Brit, Gaga, and Rihanna's place.
The thing is that the current stars build a legacy for themselves so when the new girls come, they will have something to stand on.
And sometimes it is not about turning something down. It's about being beat out. The entertainment industry is a money business. It is a two way street. Whatever profits both parties the most is going to be the winner. The Superbowl is getting something out of Beyonce and Beyonce is getting something out of the Superbowl. Just like every other year. This is exposure. This is promo. This is ratings. This is business. I think it's cute some of you think some things are purely about talent, but it isn't. Or else the industry would be way different.
Fair enough. Someone (not you) questioned what has Beyonce done that was so iconic. The point I was trying to make was the fact that she was even offered the Super Bowl halftime slot without any guests or co-headliners is a testament to what she has built for herself.
Around the world, Rihanna is a bigger and more bankable star so yes.
She's becoming a big touring act with the Loud Tour being very, very close in gross to the I Am... Tour.
Singles wise, Rihanna is far, far bigger than Beyonce and than any of the girls. Nobody else from this batch of pop stars has as many huge smashes and can effortlessly send a song to #1 in 15+ countries like it ain't nobody bidness. Pretty much every era she gets one of those mega smashes that most of the other girls are lucky to get a couple of in their careers.
In terms of album sales, Rihanna's two biggest eras were on the same level as Beyonce's (GGGB and Loud with DIL and IASF), and her other albums have sold very consistently and are always in the 3-5m range while Beyonce's 4 era showed real weakness in that department (and the singles one).
Beyonce and Britney have been out for quite some time. Gaga should have never been in it to begin with. No one is checking for her anymore at this point anyway.
It should be Rihanna. There is no trinity anymore. There is only one it girl and that, as much as she does not deserve it, is the goat
Why are people saying Beyonce is the one most easily kicked out? With all that PROMO, there is no chance in hell that she'll flop or even "underperform" like 4 did. I mean, have y'all seen the amount of promo. If she actually flops, then that'll be the day.
Beyonce and Britney have been out for quite some time. Gaga should have never been in it to begin with. No one is checking for her anymore at this point anyway.
It should be Rihanna. There is no trinity anymore. There is only one it girl and that, as much as she does not deserve it, is the goat
Fair enough. Someone (not you) questioned what has Beyonce done that was so iconic. The point I was trying to make was the fact that she was even offered the Super Bowl halftime slot without any guests or co-headliners is a testament to what she has built for herself.
I agree
And I look forward to it. I'm just praying she skips Single Ladies.