Pop music has a new king, and that is none other than Bad Bunny, who according to Forbes magazine has become the most popular and important representative of this musical genre.
The Puerto Rican has been crowned as the king of pop in the recent special edition of Forbes’ ’30 Under 30,’ a ranking made up of personalities under 30 who have managed to leave an indelible mark on the world. According to the magazine, Bad Bunny, who by the way had an impressive 2023, has become a musical legend who has not stopped succeeding.
And if you don’t believe us, just look at the numbers, as the singer has held the title of the artist with the most streams on Spotify for three consecutive years, leaving behind even big stars like Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. But that was not the only factor that Forbes took into account, as the ranking also counted the awards that the artist received for the albums El último tour del mundo, Un verano sin ti, and Nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana.
In addition, something that gave him a plus was the fact that the reggaeton singer came to headline Coachella, which is considered one of the most important music festivals in the world. All of the above has led the singer to have an annual income valued at around $88 million.
Not Everyone Agrees with Bad Bunny’s New Title
Bad Bunny’s title as the new king of pop was something that not everyone liked, so through social networks, thousands of users considered that the singer should not be named as such because his achievements are not comparable to those of some other great musical stars.
Michael Jackson’s fans, were some of the most upset by the nomination, as several of them assured that Benito does not even come close to the late singer. “It’s a blasphemy the size of the universe. Michael Jackson is the one and only King of Pop, period” “The King of Pop? MJ must be shaking in his grave. A guy who hasn’t set foot in a stadium outside of America,” were some of the comments from users.
What do you think, is Bad Bunny the new King of Pop, or is he just a trending artist?
This story was written in Spanish by Mariana Martell in Cultura Colectiva
