People are saying she isn't a legend or legendary without providing a proper explanation. You can't be opposed to something you can't back up your opposition.
For me, she's already legendary because every move that she makes, everytime she releases an album, a single, or a snippet, it's all over the news and becomes a cultural event.
The 4 era is proof that technically, she'll never flop.
People probably don't agree though because when they think of a legend they think of MJ and Whitney....Stevie Wonder....The Beatles....people like that, people that have been around way longer than Beyonce
But what makes those people legends ( I think ) is their talent, their impact and the millions of people that they have inspired, and I think Beyonce fits the criteria well for her to be so young in her career compared to the people everyone considers a legend
Everyone will come to their senses sooner or later, I think Self Titled has began the path to her being considered a legend by everyone, even by the people who don't want to admit it now
What many Beyoncé fans continue to misconstrue is that sales and popularity =/= legendary saris/iconography. Is Beyoncé a legend? No, not yet. She has yet to make her definitive stamp on the music industry and/or pop culture that other legends have.
P!nk is very similar to Beyoncé; she has many hit songs, her albums sell extremely well, she's a great performer, and she has a great voice. But would you consider her a legend? No, you wouldn't. (Unless you're an idiot.) Beyoncé is on a similar level to her.
Yes she is. All those years of slaying and she is still on top, adored and known by the majority of people, the amount of power in her name alone... so many other reasons to choose from too.
Yes she is. All those years of slaying and she is still on top, adored and known by the majority of people, the amount of power in her name alone... so many other reasons to choose from too.
Without a doubt. She and Britney are the first to become legends of their generation (for females, I mean) and I'm sure we'll see P!nk follow suit at this rate.
She is an ICON. She just needs another decade and she'll be there. The term "legend" is usually only applied to those who have like 25+ years as an artist with impact. She is so close.