I'd say Beyonce had a successful era. Kinda silly to use sales to try to drag her when she make like $100m+
No one denies she runs a successful business and she is a huge celebrity. But she is a flop recording artist. Despite her wealth and power she is unable to get people to like her music. Single after single flopping on the charts. Her latest album disappearing from the public consciousness the moment the music has to carry it. It's all very embarrassing.