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When it comes to creating a career, there are few people more important than the artist. With so many different fields to choose from, it can be hard for those who aren\u2019t exactly known for their artistry to make a mark. But with so much competition, it is not enough to just produce quality work. An outstanding artist must have the potential of impacting a generation and giving back something back. That is why an entire industry caters to artists \u2014 and that is why some of these artists have become household names over the course of their career. From Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers to Kendrick Lamar , music has always featured some big-name star players in charge of marketing their respective industries. But what if these musicians were also part of something more? What if they had been among the 10 most influential artists of the 21st century?istrate historians say that Kendrick Lamar was born in 1955 and would go on to influence generations of people through his creative output and leadership roles in prominent music labels such as 50 Cent and Drake . What if they were also one of two other musics icons \u2014 Akon & Rihanna \u2014 who were borns during the same year? Well then you\u2019ve got your answer \u2014 this article about ten most influential artists of the 21st century takes you through the list with everything from biographies to careers, tour dates and interviews with key figures. So here we go:<\/p>\n\n\n\n