So is anyone going to say what are Beyonce's merits that excel her away from Rihanna, or are we just going to call Roy pressed in order to diverge attention?
- A better singer
- A better dancer
- A better performer
- More accolades
- More cultural impact
- More respect by her peers
- More international popularity and recognition
- A taller resume
- A seemingly more involved approach in her projects
- More likable personality
- Has failed to make industry enemies or create bad blood
- More influential legacy-work
- Created an aesthetic that's ushered in more copycats than Madonna in her hayday
- Recognized for her talent in the most mainstream contexts (very few have reached this level)
- More on-stage charisma
- A presence and style that's become all her own
- Much higher standards for what makes a quality concert, performance, or album
- Has reached such cultural and musical acclaim that low-selling albums won't affect her negatively anymore
- Had the sharpest rise from "newbie" to "legend" status since Michael Jackson
- A better actress (not saying much)
- Is guaranteed to be remembered in 15 years
- Added a new word to the Official English Dictionary
- Sang at the Inauguration of one of the country's most iconic presidents ever
- Has a daughter who's the most talked about baby in the world, and whose face no one has seen
Should I keep going?
Okay I'll keep going:
- Has conducted herself publicly with class and respect
- Doesn't cling to an abuser
- The only person in pop music (ever) whose live vocals can top her studio vocals
- The only person other than Kanye West to be shamelessly praised on national television by Kanye West
- A music video that created a year-long frenzy in youtube imitations and cultural references
- Has mostly been the highest-paid female musician since 2008
- Unmatched business savvy and endoresment connections
- The only person in pop music (ever) to be iconicized for her vocals as much as her choreography
