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BTS among 21st century's Top 20 Best-Selling Artists, led by Taylor Swift and Drake

Karen Noronha

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21st century's Best-Selling Artists

Chartmasters reveals the best-selling artists who debuted in the 21st century with BTS and Maroon 5 being the only bands?

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1. Taylor Swift (229M)

The American singer-songwriter is known for her narrative-driven songs and albums that have solidified her status as a global pop icon

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2. Drake (168M)

The Canadian rapper, singer, and actor is known for blending rap and R&B and is one of the most influential hip-hop artists of the 21st century

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3. BTS (131M)

The South Korean K-pop group is known for their global impact and genre-defying music that has helped them break countless records

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4. Rihanna (129M)

The Barbadian singer, businesswoman, and actress is also the founder of the successful beauty brand Fenty

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5. Kanye West (120M)

The American rapper, producer, and fashion designer is one of hip-hop's most influential figures

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6. Justin Bieber (116M)

The Canadian pop star is known for his evolution from teen idol to a mature artist with hits after hits

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7. Adele (114M)

The British singer-songwriter is famous for her soulful voice and heart-wrenching ballads and is a multiple Grammy and Oscar winner

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8. Ed Sheeran (109M)

The British singer-songwriter is celebrated for his acoustic style and global hits making him a dominant force in pop music

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9. Beyonc�� (108M)

The American singer, actress, and cultural icon is known for empowering anthems and is also a visual album innovator?

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10. The Weeknd (101M)

The Canadian singer is recognized for his dark, moody sound making him a staple in pop and R&B?

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11. Bruno Mars (97M)

The American singer-songwriter is known for his retro-inspired sound and charisma that just makes everyone groove

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12. Bad Bunny (96M)

The Puerto Rican reggaet��n and Latin trap artist is a global ambassador for Latin music?

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13. Maroon 5 (92M)

The American pop-rock band is known for chart-toppers and have maintained widespread appeal over the years?

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14. Lady Gaga (90M)

The American singer, actress, and performer is famous for her bold artistry and hits and is also a multiple Grammy and Oscar winner?

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15. Ariana Grande (82M)

The American pop star and an actress for Disney has a powerful vocal range and is a global sensation??

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16. Katy Perry (72M)

The American singer-songwriter is famous for her upbeat pop anthems and is one of the best-selling artists of all time?

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17. Miley Cyrus (64M)

The American singer and actress who transitioned from Disney star to pop icon has captured the hearts of many around the globe

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18. Nicki Minaj (64M)

The American rapper and singer broke barriers for women in hip-hop and is known for many hits

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19. Travis Scott (61M)

The American rapper and producer is known for his innovative sound and albums and is a dominant figure in modern hip-hop?

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20. Justin Timberlake (61M)

The American singer, actor, and former NSYNC member is?a?pop?legend known for his beautiful voice

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