Top 10 Worst Music Artists of the 2010s

1. One Direction

   

   One Direction (commonly abbreviated as 1D) was a British and Irish pop boy band composed of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and originally Zayn Malik, who departed on March 25, 2015.

   The group formed on The X Factor UK in 2010, finishing third, and then signed with Simon... read more

   Polluting the industry with their depressingly poor pop music, One Direction may capture the hearts of teenage girls worldwide, but everyone knows most of it isn't their own work.

   Their music is annoying, they have little talent, and they don't even seem to like their own music. Plus, their fanbase is mostly made up of young girls ages 9-12.

   They're judged based on their looks, not their talent.

   I can't understand why people listen to this garbage. Their songs are a joke, and the vocals are terrible.

2. Justin Bieber

   

   Justin Drew Bieber (born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He currently resides in Ontario, Canada, and is Christian. He is the son of Pattie Mallette, an author.

   Justin Bieber is best known for his songs "Baby" and "What Do You Mean?" As of mid 2025, 11 of... read more

   Justin Bieber has remained quieter this decade and even announced his retirement. However, this doesn't change the fact that he has still released some abysmal records and has filled radio airspace with singles that few people truly enjoy.

   This guy ruined pop music and the entire music industry. He uses way too much autotune, and when he isn't lip-syncing, he sounds like a choking cow. He's also a horrible person, being so rude to his own fans. And now he's called the "Prince of Pop"? Michael Jackson must be rolling in his grave!

3. Nicki Minaj

   

   Onika Tanya Maraj, known professionally as Nicki Minaj (born December 8, 1982), is a Trinidadian-American rapper and pop artist. She is widely recognized for hits like "Anaconda," "Super Bass," "Starships," and her feature on "Bang Bang."... read more

   This horrible person ruined rap music. Her voice is so annoying, and her songs are only about sex. Rap was good back in the '90s and early 2000s with 2Pac, Biggie Smalls, and Eminem. Now it's just garbage.

   The worst music artist ever, beyond a doubt. I hate everything - and I mean everything - about her.

   She is worse than One Direction, in my opinion. Her songs are repetitive and annoying.

4. Miley Cyrus

   

   Miley Ray Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus), known professionally as Miley Cyrus, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born on November 23, 1992, in Franklin, Tennessee, to Tish Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus. Her voice type is popularly described as a lyric mezzo soprano, with a vocal range... read more

   She wasn't always that bad, but her voice now sounds terrible due to excessive drug use. I mean, come on! She can't even sing "Wrecking Ball" on key. Her AMA performance was painful to listen to, and the VMA performance was just ridiculous. Her antics are getting old, and I don't think she'll last much longer. As for her singing, the talent she once had is gone. She sounds sick and manly every time she performs her new songs live. Sorry, Milerz.

   She's a bad example and not a very good singer. Party in the USA was probably her best song, and that came out, what, five years ago?

   Hannah Montana was actually what made her popular, but now that it's off the air, nobody really remembers her. Plus, her new movie *So Undercover* isn't very good. *Yawn.*

5. PSY

   

   Park Jae-sang (Korean: 박재상, born December 31, 1977), better known by his stage name Psy, stylized as PSY, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer, and rapper.

   Known domestically for his humorous music videos and performances and internationally for his hit single "Gangnam Style,... read more

6. Taylor Swift

   

   Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter, born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She developed a strong interest in country music around the age of nine after watching a Faith Hill documentary. Swift moved to Nashville as a teenager and, after signing with RCA Records, began... read more

   Pop was so much better back in the '80s with artists like Michael, Madonna, Prince, and Whitney. Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Bieber, Gaga, and Timberlake ruined pop music. Taylor, you'll never be as good as Whitney.

   Why do people like this piece of garbage? Just because she's cute doesn't mean she's a great singer. Taylor, you are nothing.

   She is worse than Justin Bieber. At least he doesn't write songs about his ex-lovers like she does.

7. Carly Rae Jepsen

   

   Carly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Mission, British Columbia, and later based in Los Angeles. She's best known for her 2012 hit single "Call Me Maybe", which topped charts worldwide.

   Since then, she's released several well-received albums, including Emotion (2015) and Dedicated... read more

   Call Me Maybe? No, more like Call Me Never. This song is stupid and overly repetitive.

8. The Chainsmokers

   

   The Chainsmokers are an American DJ and production duo consisting of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart. They achieved a breakthrough in 2014 with their single "#Selfie," which became a top-twenty hit in several countries. Since then, they have won a Grammy Award, two American Music Awards, seven Billboard Music... read more

9. Kanye West

   

   Ye (born Kanye Omari West. June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He is regarded as one of the most influential and controversial artists of the 21st century.

   Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West initially gained fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella... read more

   OMG! Just go listen to his Bohemian Rhapsody cover! Even his crowd can sing better than him.

10. Meghan Trainor

    

    Meghan Elizabeth Trainor is an American singer and songwriter. Her work has been recognized with several awards and nominations, including a Grammy Award, the Music Business Association's Breakthrough Artist of the Year accolade, and two Billboard Music Awards. She rose to fame with her debut single... read more

    The worst artist of this decade.

The Newcomers
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    Kelly Clarkson

    

    Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, and children's book author. She rose to fame in 2002 after winning the inaugural season of American Idol, which earned her a record deal with RCA Records. Clarkson's debut single, "A Moment Like This," topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and became... read more

    Only in America can you brag about beating up your own children and then have everyone fall in love with you and your stupid talk show.

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    6IX9INE

    

    Daniel Hernandez (born May 8, 1996), better known by his stage name 6ix9ine, also called Tekashi69 or Tekashi, is an American rapper known both for his music and for his legal controversies. In 2015, he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of using a child in a sexual performance, though he denied any sexual... read more

The Contenders

13. Jacob Sartorius

    

    Rolf Jacob Sartorius, known by his middle name, was born on October 2, 2002. He is an American singer and internet personality who gained popularity by posting lip-syncing videos on Musical.ly and Vine. In 2016, he released his debut single "Sweatshirt", which charted on the Billboard Hot 100 in both... read more

    I'd rather listen to someone bang a trash can repeatedly until my ears bleed and my brain pops out than listen to Jacob Sartorius's music.

14. Lady Gaga

    

    Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.

    Early in her career, she performed at Lollapalooza on August 4, 2007, as part of "Lady Gaga & The Starlight Revue," where she was noticed by Interscope Records executive Vincent... read more

    She doesn't respect our queen.

    She copied my five favorite female singers: Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, and Beyonce. I bet she's trying to be like a bad version of Madonna.

15. Submarine Man

    

    Water Handblast, born Ardy Robert Andrews, is better known by his stage name Submarine Man. He is an American rapper known for his heavily autotuned vocals and lyrics that often center on unusual themes, including foot fetishes. His distinctive style has earned him a niche following online.

16. Willow Smith

    

    Willow Camille Reign Smith, born on October 31, 2000, is known professionally as Willow. She is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, and dancer. She made her acting debut in the 2007 film I Am Legend alongside her father, Will Smith... read more

17. The Wanted

    

    The Wanted are a British and Irish boy band consisting of Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker, and Nathan Sykes. The group rose to fame in the early 2010s with hits like Glad You Came and Chasing the Sun. Tom Parker passed away in March 2022 after battling brain cancer.

18. Carrie Underwood

    

    Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983, in Muskogee, Oklahoma) is an American country singer, songwriter, and actress. She gained fame by winning the fourth season of American Idol in 2005.

    Her debut album Some Hearts, released in 2005, produced five hit songs, including "Before He Cheats... read more

    All her songs seem to promote revenge, murder, and violence (how classy!), or they push for eliminating the separation of church and state in America. Maybe this is why the Religious Right loves her music so much, even though she promotes violence and murder.

19. Rebecca Black

    

    Rebecca Black is a singer and YouTube personality known for her 2011 single "Friday." It became the most disliked video on YouTube until Justin Bieber's "Baby" surpassed it in 2012. She has also released songs like "My Moment" and "Saturday," and continues to create music and content.

    Remember the abomination of a "song" called Friday that came out in 2011? If I didn't know any better, I'd say she sounded like a dying animal.

    I hate her nasal voice. She sounds like she snorted something with cat hair in it when she was seven. Annoying.

20. Madonna

    

    Madonna Louise Ciccone, known professionally as Madonna, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She has influenced many artists, including Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Beyoncé Knowles, and Britney Spears. Often referred to as the "Queen of Pop," she has played a significant... read more

    Sorry, Madonna fans, but she is from the 1980s. Her time singing should be over. She sounds like a worse version of Britney Spears.

21. Rihanna

    

    Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian-American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados. She began her music career in 2003 by recording demo tapes with producer Evan Rogers and eventually signed with Def Jam Records after an audition for Jay-Z. Rihanna... read more

    I can't stand Rihanna anymore. Her old music was fine, but now? Ugh.

    Diamonds was awful, and We Found Love was terrible too. I wonder where her talent went.

22. Selena Gomez

    

    Selena Marie Gomez is an American actress and singer. She's best known for her hit songs "Come & Get It," "Good for You," "Same Old Love," and "It Ain't Me," as well as her starring role as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place. While described as a mezzo-soprano with a vocal range often in the alto... read more

23. Rick Ross

    

    William Leonard Roberts II, better known as Rick Ross, is an American rapper, record executive, and entrepreneur. He gained national attention with his 2006 debut single Hustlin' and released his first album Port of Miami that same year, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200. He's the founder... read more

24. Ed Sheeran

    

    Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk. He's known for hit songs such as "The A Team" (2011) and "Shape of You" (2017)... read more

25. Christina Aguilera

    

    Christina María Aguilera is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. She rose to fame in the late 1990s with hits like "Genie in a Bottle" and "What a Girl Wants," and she later showcased her vocal power in songs like "Beautiful" and "Hurt." Throughout her career, she's explored a range of... read more

    Completely nasty songs and awful music videos (see Your Body on YouTube). I'm pretty sure my beagle sings better than her.

26. Imagine Dragons

    

    Imagine Dragons is an American pop rock band from Provo, Utah, now based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band's lineup includes lead vocalist Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee, and touring drummer Andrew Tolman.... read more

    Try to understand the reasons or motivations behind songs like Believer or Enemy and what the band means when they sing them. Then you realize their music is basically made to have small segments used in other media, not to tell meaningful stories.

    A part of me dies every time someone calls this "rock."

    They're pretty bad, in my opinion.

27. Drake

    

    Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor from Toronto. He first gained public attention as an actor on the Canadian series Degrassi: The Next Generation before launching a music career. Drake's become one of the world's best-selling... read more