8 Artists Who Thought Talent Was Enough (The Algorithm Proved Them Wrong)

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00:00Eight artists who thought talent was enough, the algorithm proved them wrong.

00:05Number 8. Kanye West, When Genius Meets Self-Destruction

00:09Even after Grammy success and chart-topping sales, Kanye West's anti-Semitic statements collapsed his billions to under $400 million.

00:18Number 7. Shawn Mendes, When Vulnerability Becomes Kryptonite

00:23After chart-topping albums and billions of streams, Shawn Mendes' mental health hiatus led his latest album debut at 26.

00:32Number 6. Tory Lanez, When Violence Ends Everything

00:36Tory Lanez' rising career, marked by chart success and viral live streams, collapsed after he received a 10-year sentence for assault.

00:45Number 5. Khalid, the voice Gen Z left behind

00:49After defining Gen Z's soundtrack with multi-platinum hits, Khalid's signature sound felt dated by 2023, and recent releases faltered.

00:59Number 4. DaBaby, How Words Destroyed a Career Overnight

01:03After chart-topping hits and 54 million listeners, DaBaby's homophobic rant dropped his album to number 34 and halved his audience.

01:12Number 3. Lil Nas X, When Viral Lightning Doesn't Strike Twice

01:17After breakout hits and number 1s, Lil Nas X's Late to the Party peaked at number 67, underscoring fleeting viral success.

01:27Number 2. Camila Cabello, When Lightning Strikes Once

01:31After Havana's global success and a number 1 debut, Camila Cabello's later albums stalled at number 10 and number 13, lacking impact.

01:39Number 1. Katy Perry, When Pop Royalty Loses the Crown

01:45After dominating pop with nine number 1s, Katy Perry's recent albums charted modestly, reflecting her shift to legacy status.