The first rap song to win an Academy Award, this 8 Mile anthem became a universal rallying cry for perseverance.
The "Song of the Decade" according to Billboard, this ballad marked one of the greatest comebacks in music history.
The top of the list was a heavy-hitting assembly of tracks that dominated both the Billboard Hot 100 and the cultural zeitgeist.
A massive commercial success that blended Ray Charles samples with West's signature production style.
Crowned the greatest song of the decade, this track solidified Beyoncé as a solo powerhouse. Its iconic horn sample and high-energy choreography made it an instant classic.
Representing the late-decade shift toward electro-pop, Gaga’s breakthrough hit redefined the visual and sonic expectations of a pop star.
Alicia Keys’ "Fallin’" (#22) and Usher’s "Yeah!" (#27) represented a peak period for soul-infused pop that dominated radio play for years.
Vh1 100 Greatest Songs Of The 2000s May 2026
The first rap song to win an Academy Award, this 8 Mile anthem became a universal rallying cry for perseverance.
The "Song of the Decade" according to Billboard, this ballad marked one of the greatest comebacks in music history. vh1 100 greatest songs of the 2000s
The top of the list was a heavy-hitting assembly of tracks that dominated both the Billboard Hot 100 and the cultural zeitgeist. The first rap song to win an Academy
A massive commercial success that blended Ray Charles samples with West's signature production style. A massive commercial success that blended Ray Charles
Crowned the greatest song of the decade, this track solidified Beyoncé as a solo powerhouse. Its iconic horn sample and high-energy choreography made it an instant classic.
Representing the late-decade shift toward electro-pop, Gaga’s breakthrough hit redefined the visual and sonic expectations of a pop star.
Alicia Keys’ "Fallin’" (#22) and Usher’s "Yeah!" (#27) represented a peak period for soul-infused pop that dominated radio play for years.