As we wrap up this whirlwind of a year, it’s exciting to see who of the many powerful artists that emerged this year wins the various year-end titles. So, TikTok, the home of all crazy dances and trends, just announced its 2022 Music Artist of the Year. Given that 720 million users have used the app this year alone, it’s interesting to know which artist managed to get everyone dancing to their tune. And let’s just say it was about time Lizzo got the credit she deserves. And she did, but sadly, that can’t be said about Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish.
Lizzo was the #1 artist on TikTok in the US in 2022. pic.twitter.com/ybi91rrNd2
– Pop Base (@PopBase) December 6, 2022
Lizzo has been named TikTok’s Music Artist of the Year 2022 for her upbeat song “About That Time,” and we’re not at a loss. That she made it to the top isn’t shocking considering it’s made millions “bring out the fabulous.” However, the fact that neither AMA’s Artist of the Year Taylor Swift nor Oscar winner Billie Eilish made the top 7 list was definitely shocking.
Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish lose TikTok race while Lizzo leads
Before we jump into this heated debate, here’s a gentle reminder that TikTok is a social media platform that’s mostly about viral dances and relatable videos. And “Tiktok Music Artist of the Year” is awarded based on the artist’s activity, engagement, and of course, a song that went viral. And Lizzo checks all three categories with her 26 million followers and weekly live streams.
consider @lizo the undisputed queen of TikTokhttps://t.co/NEAe5wDZD5
– Merf Radio (@MerfRadio) December 7, 2022
Other top artists on the list included Bella Porch, Bad Bunny, Charlie Puth, Doja Cat, Selena Gomez, and Nessa Barrett. All these artists managed to wreak havoc on TikTok this year. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift may have lost a chart topping album this year, but her engagements with fans on TikTok have been PR labels at best.
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But given that she’s taking the title of Artist of the Year at almost every awards show this year, we’re sure she wouldn’t mind not being in the top 7 on TikTok.
However, it’s understandable that fans are wondering why Eilish isn’t in the top 7. The Ocean Eyes singer secured 9th place on the list. That may be because while the singer has 46.7 million followers on TikTok, none of her songs trended this year. Eilish also hasn’t won even one of the seven Grammys she’s been nominated for, and fans are calling it a snub.
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