Taylor Swift Falls Short of Billboard's 'Greatest Pop Star' Top Spot Again
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Taylor Swift did not take the top spot in a ranking of the greatest pop stars. It is unclear who holds the number one position, with some reports suggesting Bad Bunny may have been named the greatest pop star of 2025. Taylor Swift has been ranked as the second greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard.
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