Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo are not just peers in the music world; they also share a bit of a tangled history, courtesy of the usual love triangle rumors and music-driven shade that artists have been serving up for decades. Aside from their time in the gossip mill, both ladies are at the top of their game, leading the charge for the next generation of pop stars. But which one will stick around the longest? 

Now, predicting which of these two has the staying power to go the distance is not exactly as simple, but does not hurt to take a swing at it. 

Both Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter are the pop stars everyone is talking about right now. Rodrigo had a huge year in 2024, from breaking streaming records to thriving on her world-famous GUTS tour. Meanwhile, Carpenter, this year, gave the big names in the music industry a real run for their money with her ‘Short n' Sweet’ and bubblegum summer blockbusters. But out of the two, Rodrigo has been relevant for nearly five years, and she is still continuing that momentum.

Rodrigo’s a three-time Grammy winner, and in 2021, Time magazine named her Entertainer of the Year. She has had a lot more commercial success and critical praise, which is rare in the music world- something Carpenter is just starting to get this year. That said, while Rodrigo might be sitting on a higher pedestal at the moment, Carpenter is not far behind.

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Sabrina Carpenter is quickly closing the gap and might even soon be taking the lead from Olivia Rodrigo.

While Olivia Rodrigo has already staked her claim, Sabrina Carpenter just had her breakout moment post-Eras Tour. But she is already posing tough competition. Earlier this year, Carpenter’s ‘Espresso’ became the 4th fastest female song in history to hit 500 million streams on Spotify, even beating out Rodrigo’s ‘Drivers License.’ Carpenter’s social media game is also stronger than Rodrigo's right now, with 42.1 million Instagram followers compared to Rodrigo's 38.3 million, even though the 'Nonsense' artist also boasts a fair amount of haters. 

This shows Carpenter's fan engagement is on fire, which is crucial for keeping and growing an audience. When it comes to their styles, while Rodrigo’s introspective vibe has earned her critical praise, Carpenter’s lighter, fresh, and feel-good energy is drawing in a wider crowd. And therefore, it is safe to say that both artists have a real shot at rising above the other to become the bigger pop star in the next five years.

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Who do you think will end up as the bigger pop star- Sabrina Carpenter or Olivia Rodrigo? Let us know in the comments below!