Most Annoying Pop Artists of 2016

1. 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

   Whoever putted Justin Bieber on this list is a genius. I'd rather listen to the Bee Gees, Hall and Oates, The Beatles, and Fleetwood Mac than listening to his songs

   It would have been better he never made a come back. It's kinda sad really. You can see he has a passion for music, but his rep just destroyed his career.

   He is the best one I love him he is not the worst or annoying listen to his music read its lyrics understand the feelings

2. 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

   I think she's so annoying. Why does she need to hate Katy?

   She's everywhere and it just gets so annoying!

   Meh...just a typical bratty popstar that's not very good. She's nothing special. She needs to grow up and stop flirting with every boy she sees. It's gross, especially because it's her.

3. Fetty Wap

   

   Willie Maxwell II, better known by his stage name Fetty Wap, is an American hip hop recording artist from Paterson, New Jersey. He gained fame with his 2015 debut single Trap Queen, which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. His self-titled debut album also produced hits like 679 and My Way.

   I had no idea who he was until my friend showed me his "Trap queen" music video. Not to mention, he's one of the many singers that can't sing without abusing auto tune.

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

   "BB Talk" from December 2015 could count as a 2016 song, and it really sucks.

5. Cheryl Cole

   

   Cheryl Ann Tweedy (formerly Cheryl Cole and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini), known mononymously as Cheryl, is an English singer, dancer, and television personality.

   She rose to fame in late 2002 as a member of the girl group Girls Aloud, formed on ITV's Popstars: The Rivals, and remained with the group... read more

   She is stupid and her music too. Cheryl is not a good singer. I hate her!

6. 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

   Just look at those crazed eyes and pink hair. Nicki ruined rap for me.

   Her voice is worse than my brother when he has strep throat

7. 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

   Anti was horrible. Rihanna used to make decent music, or her producers/songwriters used to make decent music I should say.

   Her music became such a crap. I'm shocked

   Everything she does is annoying.

8. Chris Brown

   

   Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. Born in Tappahannock, Virginia, he participated in his church choir and several local talent shows from a young age. He gained international notoriety in 2009 for his physical assault of singer... read more

9. Fifth Harmony

   

   Fifth Harmony was an American girl group based in Miami. The group was composed of Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui, and Camila Cabello, who left the group on December 18, 2016.

   They signed a joint record deal with Simon Cowell's label Syco Records and Epic Records after... read more

10. Britney Spears

    

    Britney Jean Spears (born on December 2, 1981, in McComb, Mississippi) is an American former singer and actress. She was raised in Kentwood, Louisiana. As a child, she performed acting roles in stage productions and television shows, such as The Mickey Mouse Club, before signing with Jive Records in... read more

The Newcomers
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    Sia

    

    Sia Kate Isobelle Furler (born December 18, 1975), referred to mononymously as Sia, is an Australian singer and songwriter. She released her debut album in 1997 but mainly gained mainstream attention in the 2010s.

    Born and raised in Adelaide, she started her career as a singer in the acid jazz... read more

    She's not annoying. Vote for people that actually deserve it like Justin Bieber, One Direction, or Taylor Swift.

12. ?

    Twenty One Pilots

    

    Twenty One Pilots is an American musical duo from Columbus, Ohio, best known for their hits "Stressed Out," "Heathens," and "Ride." The band formed in 2009 with Tyler Joseph, Nick Thomas, and Chris Salih. Today, the lineup consists of Tyler Joseph (lead vocals. Piano. Keyboards. Synthesizers. Ukulele... read more

    They're one of the most annoying bands ever, right behind Imagine Dragons and One Direction.

The Contenders

13. 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

    So many to choose from! I'd say that these guys would be a notch below Beiber.

    What!? They haven't even released an album in 2016 and they split up,Annoying how?

14. 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... read more

15. Ariana Grande

    

    Ariana Grande‑Butera (born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four‑octave vocal range has earned widespread critical praise, and her personal life continues to attract significant media attention. She has received numerous honors, including two Grammy Awards, a Brit Award... read more

    *licks donuts*

    I HATE AMERICA!

    Ugh. She's stupid and mean. Plus her voice is so annoying

16. Lil Wayne

    

    Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was discovered by Brian "Baby" Williams at a young age and signed to Cash Money Records, where he became one-quarter of the rap group Hot Boys. He later founded his own label, Young Money Entertainment, signing artists such... read more

17. Katy Perry

    

    Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, professionally known as Katy Perry, was born on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California. She is a singer, songwriter, actress, and has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2013.

    She is among the best-selling artists ever, with four Guinness World Records... read more

18. Beyonce

    

    Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who began her career as lead singer of Destiny's Child. The group scored multiple Billboard No. 1 hits including "Say My Name," "Bills, Bills, Bills," "Survivor," "Independent Women," and "Bootylicious." After their split,... read more

    Beyonce is the definition of being annoying! Zero personality with huge EGO

19. Little Mix

    

    Little Mix is a British girl group formed in 2011. The group originally consisted of Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jesy Nelson. Jesy Nelson left the group in 2020, and the remaining trio continued performing and releasing music until their hiatus in 2022.

    They sound like a group of 2-year-olds siblings are screwing around with a brand-new keyboard, and the chorus is really the constipated mom screaming from the nearest bathroom. Absolutely horrible!

    Little mix is amazing how dare you!

20. 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

21. Silento

    

    Richard Lamar Hawk, better known by his stage name Silentó, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was born on January 23, 1998, in Stone Mountain, Georgia. He is best known for his debut single "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)," which reached number three on the Billboard... read more

22. Bebe Rexha

    

    Bleta "Bebe" Rexha (born August 30, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer of Albanian descent. She signed with Warner Records in 2013 and was credited with co-writing releases for other artists, including Eminem's Grammy Award-winning single "The Monster," before furthering her... read more

    Is that even a person? The photo looks like one of those love dolls.

    She is a person and she is NOT annoying

23. Charlie Puth

    

    Charles Otto "Charlie" Puth Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. His initial exposure came through the viral success of song videos he uploaded to YouTube. He gained mainstream recognition with the release of "See You Again" in 2015, a collaboration with Wiz Khalifa for the Furious... read more

24. 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

    He's not pop... He's rap... Do your research before making a list please.

    What? How is he on this list? I disagree.

25. Perrie Edwards

    

    Perrie Louise Edwards is an English singer and a member of the girl group Little Mix, which won The X Factor in 2011. She is known for her powerful and emotionally resonant voice, which stood out during the group's live performances and concert tours, including the Salute Tour.... read more

    People hate her because of zayn. But now they broken up. Perrie is great but her voice is so horrible.

26. 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.

    She improved! And "Friday" was since 2011! Nobody seems to forgive her for it!

    Friday was years ago, get over it.

27. Demi Lovato

    

    Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After appearing on the children's television series Barney & Friends as a child, she received her breakthrough role as Mitchie Torres in the Disney Channel television film Camp Rock and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam... read more