Who's the biggest popstar ever: Michael Jackson or Taylor Swift?

[Seahawks Fan]

Who is the biggest popstar ever, Michael Jackson at his peak or present day Taylor Swift?

 

[SakurabasEar]

Taylor Swift

 

[Osculater]

Michael Taylor Swiftson

 

[ROKKO]

Taylor all the way! I've always liked Taylor Swift! He is my favorite New York Giant ever since he broke Joe Theisman thigh on that tackle! Taylor all the way!

 

[Otto!]

King of pop

 

[LEWIS540]

 

[SalvadorAllende]

Swift.

Forum will probably say Jackson because this is full of old farts.

 

[Hellowhosthat]

I'm not sure people saying Taylor really comprehend how big Jacko was in the late 80s and early 90s. Dude had movies and videogames as well as the best selling album ever.

 

[AbominableJoman]

Clearly Swift

 

[Get To Da Choppa]

Who is the biggest popstar ever, Michael Jackson at his peak or present day Taylor Swift?
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Michael Jackson had dance moves that are more famous than Taylor Swift

In his prime, MJ was a global phenomenon. His appeal transcended borders and religion. People were shouting "death to America" while moonwalking

 

[Spam On Rye]

Elvis is King.

 

[Halifax]

Michael Jackson's popularity was everywhere and always in the 80s. To a degree Taylor swift has yet to match.

If she ever does, it's because of the social media edge for Gen Z girls, whereas Jackson got famous through mostly radio play to a much broader global audience.

 

[Yoel Bromero]

Taylor Swift is huuuuuuuuge. Huge. She's some kind of wierd royalty. But despite her massive fanbase and popularity she couldn't get away with fucking a bunch of kids for a decade.


King of pop all day son

 

[Pliny Pete]

Taylor and it ain't even close

Swiftie Foe Life!!

 

[Dogshare]

Swift.

Forum will probably say Jackson because this is full of old farts.

When I was young also my parents new Michael Jackson and everybody knew his songs. Now I am a parent, but I can't even name one Tayler Swift song.

 

[AFanNotAFighter]

Pretty close. I think Michael appealed to a more diverse population. Swifties are all white people it seems. Madonna is probably up there in the conversation too.

 

[KnightTemplar]

Swift, for me. Jackson will always be iconic, but I think Swift will surpass him if she hasn't already.

IIRC, she's the first Billionaire who's main source of income is music.

 

[AFanNotAFighter]

Swift, for me. Jackson will always be iconic, but I think Swift will surpass him if she hasn't already.

IIRC, she's the first Billionaire who's main source of income is music.

Either her or Paul McCartney.

 

[650lb Sumo]

Michael Jackson was the most talented 'solo' artist imo (ie we're not including the Beatles), and he sold more certified units than any other 'solo' artist except Rihanna, Eminem and Drake. Presley benefitted from being early in the genre, he wouldn't have had such a big market share otherwise. Michael Jackson is clearly #1 for pop.

 

[KnightTemplar]

Either her or Paul McCartney.

Wiki says it's Swift, but we all know how reliable that can be.