An updated VH1 100 Greatest Songs of the 2000s wouldn't just be a list; it would be a historical correction. The 2000s were a messy decade of transition—from Napster to iTunes, from TRL to YouTube. The 2011 list was a snapshot of a hangover. The 2025 update would be a celebration of what actually survived the hangover.
Until VH1 actually commits to the reboot, the debate remains open. Did the 2000s belong to the rappers, the rock bands, or the reality-show winners? In the updated version, the answer is finally: Yes.
What song do you think is the most glaring omission from the original 2011 VH1 list?
U2, Rihanna, Amy Winehouse, Foo Fighters fill out VH1's '100 ...
Last week, we pulled the curtain back on the first 11 songs on the list, and now we can exclusively reveal the full 100 (headed up... Entertainment Weekly Bad Romance
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⸻ ✨ Reissue Bonus Track 12. Hips Don't Lie (feat. Wyclef Jean) • The song that changed everything. A global smash, fusing Latin, r... Hips Don't Lie Get Ur Freak On
. @MissyElliott says “Get Ur Freak On” almost never happened — and now it's Number One on our list of the Greatest Songs of the 21... Get Ur Freak On Can't Get You Out of My Head
“Can't Get You Out of My Head” - As one of the biggest hits of the 2000s, this iconic track is catchy, almost hypnotic and has eve... Can't Get You Out of My Head Since U Been Gone
There's no better way to examine the divide between the two records like looking at “Since U Been Gone” and “Never Again”. The for... Since U Been Gone
On The Village Voice' s 2001 Pazz & Jop critics' poll, "Fallin'" appeared at number four. In 2003, Q Magazine ranked "Fallin'" at ... VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of the '00s
was a five-part television special that aired in late 2011 to celebrate the defining musical moments of the first decade of the 21st century. The list is famously topped by Beyoncé's "Crazy in Love," a choice widely considered a definitive representation of the era’s pop and R&B dominance. Top 10 Countdown
The top of the list features a mix of genre-bending hip-hop, career-defining pop, and massive R&B hits: Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z – "Crazy in Love" (2003) OutKast – "Hey Ya!" (2003) Lady Gaga – "Poker Face" (2008) Eminem – "Lose Yourself" (2002) Kelly Clarkson – "Since U Been Gone" (2004) Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx – "Gold Digger" (2005) Justin Timberlake featuring Timbaland – "SexyBack" (2006)
Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys – "Empire State of Mind" (2009) Mariah Carey – "We Belong Together" (2005) 50 Cent – "In Da Club" (2003) Era-Defining Anthems (11–50) vh1 100 greatest songs of the 2000s upd
This section includes rock legends, breakout pop stars, and dance-floor staples that defined radio in the 2000s:
Rock Favorites: Green Day's "American Idiot" (#13), U2's "Beautiful Day" (#15), and Foo Fighters' "The Best of You" (#29).
Pop & Dance Staples: Rihanna's "Umbrella" (#11), Britney Spears' "Toxic" (#20), and Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" (#49).
Indie & Alternative crossover: The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" (#26) and Amy Winehouse's "Rehab" (#31). Highlights from the Full List (51–100)
The latter half of the countdown captures cultural phenomena and major chart-toppers from nearly every genre: Latin Influence: Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie" (#52).
Alternative Rock: The Killers' "Mr. Brightside" (#55) and Fall Out Boy's "Sugar, We're Goin Down" (#40).
Nostalgic Hits: *NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye" (#36), Sisqó's "Thong Song" (#100), and Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats" (#99).
Watch the full countdown from #100 down to #1 to relive the most iconic hits of the decade: VH1's Top 100 Songs of the 00's - Party in the USA #38 YouTube• May 25, 2013
For a deep dive into the official list, you can view the complete rankings on Album of the Year or PopCrush.
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 00's - List - Album of the Year
* 1. Beyoncé Crazy in Love2003. 85. * 2. OutKast. Hey Ya! 2003. 100. * 3. Lady Gaga. Poker Face2008. 100. * 4. Eminem. Lose Yourse... Album of the Year
U2, Rihanna, Amy Winehouse, Foo Fighters fill out VH1's '100 ...
Follow the jump for the complete list. * Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z, “Crazy in Love” * OutKast, “Hey Ya!” * Lady Gaga, “Poker Face” * Entertainment Weekly VH1 100 Greatest Songs Of The '00s - Stereogum An updated VH1 100 Greatest Songs of the
100 Sisqó - "Thong Song" 99 Carrie Underwood "Before He Cheats" 98 3 Doors Down "Kryptonite" 97 Shaggy "It Wasn't Me" 96 Pussycat ...
U2, Rihanna, Amy Winehouse, Foo Fighters fill out VH1's '100 ...
Last week, we pulled the curtain back on the first 11 songs on the list, and now we can exclusively reveal the full 100 (headed up... Entertainment Weekly
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 00's - List - Album of the Year
1. Beyoncé Crazy in Love2003. 85. 2. OutKast. Hey Ya! 2003. 100. 3. Lady Gaga. Poker Face2008. 100. 4. Eminem. Lose Yourself2002. ... Album of the Year Bad Romance
. @billboard magazine has named @ladygaga's "Bad Romance" the greatest music video of the century! Bad Romance Hips Don't Lie
⸻ ✨ Reissue Bonus Track 12. Hips Don't Lie (feat. Wyclef Jean) • The song that changed everything. A global smash, fusing Latin, r... Hips Don't Lie Get Ur Freak On
. @MissyElliott says “Get Ur Freak On” almost never happened — and now it's Number One on our list of the Greatest Songs of the 21... Get Ur Freak On Can't Get You Out of My Head
“Can't Get You Out of My Head” - As one of the biggest hits of the 2000s, this iconic track is catchy, almost hypnotic and has eve... Can't Get You Out of My Head Since U Been Gone
There's no better way to examine the divide between the two records like looking at “Since U Been Gone” and “Never Again”. The for... Since U Been Gone
On The Village Voice' s 2001 Pazz & Jop critics' poll, "Fallin'" appeared at number four. In 2003, Q Magazine ranked "Fallin'" at ... Crazy in Love
"Crazy in Love" topped the Billboard Hot 100, became the song of the summe r in 2003 and one of the biggest songs of the decade. " Crazy in Love Hollaback Girl
A truly legendary album. I actually have a tough time getting through the filler on it, but I still stand by that Hollaback Girl i... Hollaback Girl Lose Yourself What song do you think is the most
-Missy Elliott: this is just a case of bad timing. "Work It" was massive and would've likely been a #1 if it blew up a month or tw... Lose Yourself Poker Face
12 years ago today, @ladygaga released “Poker Face” as the second single from 'The Fame. ' One of the biggest songs of the 00s dec... Poker Face
VH1’s ‘100 Greatest Songs of the ’00s’ Includes Beyonce, Eminem, ...
VH1's '100 Greatest Songs of the '00s' * Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z, 'Crazy in Love' * OutKast, 'Hey Ya! ' * Lady Gaga, 'Poker Face' ... VH1’s 100 Top Songs of the ’00s - TV EYE - Roger Catlin
Think rock and roll isn't dead? Then get a load of the new list of “The 100 Greatest Songs of the '00s.” No rock band makes an app... Roger Catlin
If VH1 re-ranked today (factoring longevity, streaming data, cultural impact, and Gen Z rediscoveries):
New probable Top 10 (2026 update)
Biggest jumps up:
Falling hardest:
New entries that wouldn’t have made 2011’s cut:
A 2026 VH1 list wouldn’t just reshuffle songs – it would retell the story of the decade:
Original Rank: #2 The greatest trick Andre 3000 ever pulled was convincing us a song about the failure of love was the happiest track on the radio. The separation of lyrics (depression) from music (euphoria) remains a masterclass in pop contradiction.
The 2011 ranking leaned heavily on:
Top 10 from the original 2011 list:
Original Rank: #16 The critical re-evaluation of Britney Spears has been seismic. "Toxic" is no longer just a pop song; it's a production marvel (those Bollywood strings!) and a feminist anthem of obsession. It has risen 5 spots in the UPD list.