Taylor Swift Named People's Top Artist of 2024 Amid Controversy and Backlash

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In 2024, Taylor Swift was recognized as the People's Top Artist, a decision that sparked mixed reactions. While Swift's fans celebrated her achievement, there was significant controversy and backlash from other quarters. This controversy was primarily due to her third-place ranking on Billboard's list of the 10 Greatest Pop Stars of 2024, which led to calls for a boycott from her fanbase. Despite this, Swift continued to dominate the music scene, being named Spotify's Global Top Artist of 2024 with over 26.6 billion streams worldwide. Additionally, she led Billboard's year-end Top Artists chart for the fourth time, solidifying her status as a leading figure in the music industry.

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