Lizzo took to Twitter yesterday to drop her list of music royalty, crowing her picks of the greatest artists across several genres. First to make the cut was Usher, who took the title King of R&B.
Usher the king of r&b
— FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) August 29, 2021
THANK U USHER🙌🏾
Next, Queen Bey Beyonce, took the top gong with the title “Queen of Music,” amongst a list of names including Michael Jackson, Rihanna, and Mary J Blige.
King of Pop- Michael Jackson
— FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) August 29, 2021
Queen of Pop- Janet Jackson
Prince of pop- Bieber
Princess of Pop- Britney Spears
The Pop princess- Rihanna
Queen of music- Beyonce https://t.co/98Zq8ZOH25
Queen of soul- Aretha
— FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) August 29, 2021
Queen of R&B- Mariah
Queen of hip hop soul- Mary J
Queen of rock & roll- Tina Turner https://t.co/ecbkd1yf3t
Although she listed gongs for Pop, Soul, R&B, and Rock & Roll, rappers were left off the list! This was no sleight from Lizzo though who clarified the absence saying, “Pop is easier to speak on rap got too many variables— I have my opinions tho…. But Ima mind my business”
Pop is easier to speak on rap got too many variables— I have my opinions tho…. But Ima mind my business 😳 https://t.co/Pmojm0ygYR
— FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) August 29, 2021
She continued, acknowledging that the industry is ever-evolving adding, “Obviously there’s a new school coming… but these are the greats. This is the standard.”
Obviously there’s a new school coming… but these are the greats . This is the standard 🤷🏾♀️ https://t.co/1zb7MH4ktF
— FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) August 29, 2021
However, not everyone was pleased with Lizzo’s selection and Madonna fans were quick to express their outrage! The “Rumors” singer gave the title of Queen of Pop to Janet Jackson which left fans joking that, “You spelled Madonna wrong.”
The full list of music’s crème de la crème is as follows:
– King of R&B: Usher
– King of Pop: Michael Jackson
– Queen of Pop: Janet Jackson
– Prince of Pop: Bieber
– Princess of Pop: Britney Spears
– The Pop Princess: Rihanna
– Queen of Music: Beyonce
– Queen of Soul: Aretha
– Queen of R&B: Mariah
– Queen of Hip-Hop Soul: Mary J
– Queen of Rock & Roll: Tina Turner
Lizzo moved on quickly and shared a series of stunning selfies reminding herself that she’s “the finest b*tch in the universe.”
Just reminding myself that I’m the finest b#### in the universe and can’t nobody convince me otherwise not even myself pic.twitter.com/9dQbvKyfk5
— FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) August 28, 2021
The self-love posts come after the star had been the victim of bullying from social media trolls and the subject of a barrage of nasty comments.
Fans were in agreement and shared a range of joyful responses with one uplifted fan posting:
Lizzo latest single “Rumors” featuring Cardi B is out now.