How Britney Spears inspired an entire generation of pop stars - a thread

Since 1998, Britney Spears has been a dominating force in pop music and pop culture. Many artists still to this day have referenced her as an inspiration.

Let's start with Lady Gaga who said Britney Spears was one of her biggest inspirations when she was doing open mic nights for free and starving for her dream. She said Britney is a "pop legend" and the "industry would not be the same without her."

Gaga even called Britney the Queen of Pop.

Beyoncé once narrated an entire documentary about Britney Spears.

She is a big fan of Britney and was inspired by her album Blackout.

Rihanna was also inspired by Blackout and said there's no boring songs.

Just look at how excited Adele was about seeing Britney perform.

Taylor Swift said she got a picture with Britney Spears and "like cried."

Taylor even dedicated a song to Britney

Selena Gomez is one of Britney's biggest fans and we'll leave it at that.

Miley Cyrus is another dedicated fan and said Britney was like the Madonna to her generation.

Ariana Grande has been singing Britney Spears since she was little.

Demi Lovato wasn't lying when she said Britney probably influenced any young female in the pop industry. She called her the "ultimate pop star" and the "epitome of pop."

Ke$ha opened up about what it was like writing for an icon like Britney.

She said Britney's an amazing singer, an amazing performer and an icon and defended her artistry.

Nicki Minaj was excited to get into Britney's gig during her comeback era.

In a happy birthday message, she called Britney an icon and thanked her for letting her be a part of the Femme Fatale Tour.

Cardi B said she used to sing Britney Spears when bitches would hate on her on high school.

Ignore the poor video quality, but Justin Bieber used to have a big crush on Britney (and still does)

He called her a legend and said he believed Baby One More Time is one of the greatest songs ever written.

The Fifth Harmony girls honored Britney for being a trendsetter and influencing the way we see fashion, not to mention they were discovered on her season of X Factor.

One of Ed Sheeran's favorite songs to cover is Baby One More Time (there's literally a million of these.)

Harry Styles said Britney's back catalogue is too good to choose a favorite song, but probably Toxic.

And of course, Justin Timberlake wouldn't have a career if it weren't for Britney Spears so we'll put him on the list too.

Britney Spears is a pop music legend and she has been an influence on every pop artist to come after her. Period.