Worst Music Artists of the 2010s
One Direction (commonly abbreviated as 1D) were a British-Irish pop boy band based in London, composed of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and previously, Zayn Malik until his departure from the band on 25 March 2015. The group signed with Simon Cowell's record label Syco Records... 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.
Onika Tanya Maraj, known professionally as Nicki Minaj (born December 8, 1982) is a Trinidadian/American rapper / pop music artist. Minaj is most known for her songs such as "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.
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 author Pattie Mallette... 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!
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 Mezzo-Soprano and spans 4 octaves... 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.*
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... read more
Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter. She was born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania. Swift is best known for writing personal songs and has won 13 Grammy Awards... 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.
Carly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian singer and songwriter from Mission, British Columbia, and later based in Vancouver. She is best known for her hit song "Call Me Maybe" which topped many charts in 2012. Call Me Maybe? No, more like Call Me Never. This song is stupid and overly repetitive.
The Chainsmokers are an American DJ and production duo consisting of Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart. The EDM-pop duo achieved a breakthrough with their 2014 song "#Selfie", which was a top twenty single in several countries.
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, as well as controversial, artists of the 21st century... read more OMG! Just go listen to his Bohemian Rhapsody cover! Even his crowd can sing better than him.
Rebecca Black is a YouTube personality and singer who's infamous for her 2011 single "Friday," which was the most disliked video on YouTube until "Baby" by Justin Bieber became the most disliked video in 2012. She has also released other songs, including "My Moment" and "Saturday". 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.
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Daniel Hernandez (born May 8, 1996), known by his stage name 6ix9ine, also known as Tekashi69 or simply Tekashi, is an American rapper. He is mostly known for his legal issues, particularly his sexual crimes... read more
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 the television series American Idol, which earned her a record deal with RCA Records. Clarkson's debut single, "A Moment Like This", topped the US Billboard... 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.
Meghan Elizabeth Trainor is an American singer and songwriter. Trainor's work has been recognized with several awards and nominations, including a Grammy Award, Music Business Association's Breakthrough Artist of the Year accolade and two Billboard Music Awards. The worst artist of this decade.
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.On the start of her career, she performed at an event called the Lollapalooza Festival during 2007 whereby a record label company Interscope found her due to her performance... 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.
Rolf Jacob Sartorius (known by his middle name), born October 2, 2002, is an American singer and internet personality, who rose to fame via social media from posting lip-syncing videos on musical.ly and his Vines (on Vine). In 2016, he released his debut single "Sweatshirt", which reached the Hot 100... 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.
Water Handblast (born Ardy Robert Andrews) better known by his name Submarine Man, is an American rapper known for his songs that heavily feature lyrics about foot fetishes as well as heavily autotuned vocals.
Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983, in Muskogee, Oklahoma) is an American country singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005... 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.
Madonna Louise Ciccone, known professionally as Madonna, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She influenced a lot of singers such as: Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Beyonce Knowles and Britney Spears. She is known as Queen of Pop and at modern pop culture specifically... 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.
Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian-American pop singer. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, she first entered the music industry by recording demo tapes under the direction of record producer Evan Rogers in 2003. She ultimately signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning... 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.
Selena Marie Gomez is an American actress and singer. She is best known for songs like "Come & Get It", "Good For You", "Same Old Love", and "It Ain't Me". Selena Gomez's voice is mezzo-soprano but she usually sings in alto. She is best known for her role as Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place.
The Wanted are a British-Irish boy band consisting of members Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes.
William Leonard Roberts II, better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper and entrepreneur.
Linkin Park is an American alternative rock band formed in Agoura Hills, California, in 1996. The current members include Mike Shinoda (vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar), Brad Delson (guitar), Dave "Phoenix" Farrell (bass), Joe Hahn (DJ), and Rob Bourdon (drums). Linkin Park is associated with a mixture... read more
Imagine Dragons is an American pop rock band from Provo, Utah, now based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. The band's lineup consists of 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.
Willow Camille Reign Smith, born on October 31, 2000, is known professionally as Willow. She is an American singer, actress, and dancer.
Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He sang songs such as The A team and Shape of You. He was born in Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk.
Christina María Aguilera is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known for songs such as "Beautiful", "Genie In A Bottle", "Fighter", "Hurt", "Dirrty", "Your Body", "Lady Marmalade", "Reflection", "I Turn To You", "Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)" "What A Girl Wants", and... read more Completely nasty songs and awful music videos (see Your Body on YouTube). I'm pretty sure my beagle sings better than her.