@ Royal Kev

*STANDING OVATION*

Facts are facts; Beyonce is far more talented than Rihanna will ever be. She sings better, she dances better and she performs better. That isn't opinion; that's fact.

Next, as you said, she has the recognition from legends, peers, the media and the general public. People think of her as a woman of class and good upbringing. She's guarded because she's seen what being too honest and up front with the media can do to celebrities and their personal lives. She chooses - wisely in my opinion - not to discuss her personal life and maintain her privacy. That's something to be commended not dragged down.

She is someone to look up to; if only for the manner in which she carries herself.

In addition, I thank God for the fact that now people can see for themselves that Kelly's lack of solo career isn't down to B. How does anyone explain the utter lack of motivation Kelly appears to possess? She had all of 2010 to come out and slay (like her stans so often say); we were all rooting for her and she did nothing. Instead we got single after single, pushback after pushback, excuse after excuse. And since she's no longer musically affiliated with Columbia or Matthew Knowles, how do you explain it? It's simply down to the fact that she doesn't possess the work ethic B does.

Beyonce has worked harder than almost any other artist for the last eight years to cement her place in pop history. I feel that one day she will be a legend. We haven't seen a performer like her in almost two decades (legends aside). She's one of the best singers in the game, was named the female artist of the decade by several reputable sources and is frequently hailed as the best performer of our generation.

For all these reasons - and more - I'm proud to stan for her. And I eagerly await Round IV.

*hands you a Martini and The Times*