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Some Madonna fans are furious after singer Lizzo dared to suggest that Janet Jackson is the ‘Queen of Pop’.
In a tweet listing some of his favorite performers, Lizzo (“Juice”, “Rumors”), classified Janet as “Queen of Pop”, Brother Michael as “King of Pop”, Justin Bieber as “Prince of Pop” “, Britney Spears as” Princess of Pop “and Beyoncé as” Queen of Music “.
King of Pop – Michael Jackson
Queen of Pop – Janet Jackson
Prince of Pop – Bieber
Princess of Pop – Britney Spears
Princess Pop – Rihanna
Queen of Music – Beyonce https://t.co/98Zq8ZOH25
– ALL RUMORS ARE TRUE (@lizzo) August 29, 2021
While “Queen of Pop” should probably be interpreted as a subjective choice depending on her personal preferences, some Madonna fans were quick to voice their displeasure.
Madonna is the queen of pop. Janet is amazing and worthy of a prestigious title but Madonna is officially QoP and has been for many years
– Benjamin Barlow (@ Defn28) August 29, 2021
Here is Madonna Louise Ciccone. A girl from Michigan who went to New York with $ 35 in her pocket. And 40 years later, she is known as the most successful, the most brutally impactful .. QUEEN OF POP.
i have to go finish my homework bye️ pic.twitter.com/Y4PNsEe07d
– Fearcyz (@FearcyzD) August 30, 2021
People are entitled to their opinions, but there is only one Queen of Pop and that is Madonna. And it is a FACT! pic.twitter.com/G2x2Yiq3b8
– Arago Santiago (@arago_santiago) August 30, 2021
Why are we discussing whether or not Madonna is the Queen of Pop? It’s irrelevant, she’s the queen of pop. Ends. pic.twitter.com/xw0fwzO6nY
– Flight. 2 (@House_Mebarak) August 30, 2021
I don’t even get into this “if Madonna is the Queen of Pop” discussion because it shouldn’t even be a discussion in the first place. Madonna IS the queen of pop. PERIOD.
– ✰ (@Iivestotell) August 30, 2021
@lizzo just deleted your 3 songs that I liked from my Spotify playlist… I didn’t see you as one of those divisive figures in the music world… good luck to you with that… LOL
We don’t tolerate ️Queen of POP – MADONNA Slander pic.twitter.com/onUWQEiuky
– MadonnaFan (@ NewMadonna1) August 30, 2021
Michael & Madonna: King and Queen of Pop ❤️ pic.twitter.com/trpLezVXUF
– Gri (@Knxowing) August 29, 2021
you misspelled madonna
– MeltAwayRiah #FreeBritney (@MeltAwayRiah) August 29, 2021
Pro-Madonna tweets continued to flow, with “Madonna” and “Queen of Pop” trending on Twitter. Apparently undeterred by the storm she had caused, Lizzo went on to list her favorite soul, hip-hop, R&B and rock’n’roll singers.
Soul Queen – Aretha
Queen of R&B – Mariah
Queen of Soul Hip Hop – Mary J
Queen of Rock & Roll – Tina Turner https://t.co/ecbkd1yf3t
– ALL RUMORS ARE TRUE (@lizzo) August 29, 2021
She later clarified, “Obviously there’s a new school coming up… but these are the big guys. This is the norm. “
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Asked by a fan, Lizzo pointedly declined to name her favorite rap artists, before turning her back on the collapse of fans online.
Alright, I’ll repeat, love you all! pic.twitter.com/0DTBCZEkQq
– ALL RUMORS ARE TRUE (@lizzo) August 29, 2021
Janet Jackson fans were quick to praise her choice of musical royalty.
It’s always a good day to recognize Janet Jackson as the Queen of Pop. pic.twitter.com/AfSiCfZ3Hg
– Naomi Wright (@naomimaewright) August 30, 2021
And others just suggested that we take advantage of two amazing artists: Madonna and Janet.
Newsflash: It’s possible to love both Janet Jackson AND Madonna. Maybe also. Maybe one more than the other. If someone’s opinion is different from yours, that’s okay. pic.twitter.com/iz0bbroXDa
– Inside The Groove (@insidethegroove) August 30, 2021
Madonna and Janet watch the current state of pop music #RHOBH pic.twitter.com/McDiEYODru
– Husam Elzien (@husamelzien) August 26, 2021
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