When you're in the kind of career that Beyoncé has had for the past two decades, you get used to winning. This was the message of the singer's mother, Tina Knowles, when TMZ he met her on Tuesday (December 3), a few hours later Bulletin board revealed that Bey was named the No. 1 best pop star of the 21st century.
Asked to respond to the honor, Knowles said, “that's nice…very nice.” As for the follow-up question about whether the family ever gets used to the cheers given to their daughter, Knowles said a curt, “yes.”
The expectation of excellence was echoed by Bey's father, Matthew Knowles, who boasted about the singer's accomplishments in a favorite post on X on Tuesday. “Beyoncé was shy growing up. But, once she started singing, it was like a different person emerged and we knew from a very young age that she was destined to pursue her passion in music,” she wrote. “She converted everyone around her into believers with her determination, work ethic, stage presence and talent.”
He also addressed his daughter directly, saying: “Beyoncé, I'm so proud of you. This is another of your many important distinctions, yet I sit here unsurprised because I knew you were destined for greatness from the moment I held you in my arms for the first time!”
“While Taylor Swift is the biggest pop star of the century by numbers — from album sales to streams to tour dominance — our editorial staff chose Beyoncé as the biggest pop star of our century, based on the entire 25 years influence, evolution and impact. ,” says the introduction to the Beyoncé essay.
Position No. 1 put Queen Bey ahead of Swift (No. 2), as well as the rest of the top 10, which included Rihanna, Adele, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Drake.
from our partners at https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/beyonce-mom-tina-knowles-reaction-no-1-billboard-greatest-pop-star-21st-century-list-1235844743/
