Eminem's catalog spans decades of chart dominance and cultural moments, from breakthrough singles to anthems that defined hip-hop eras. Rankings hinge on lasting replay value, commercial peaks, and lyrical precision rather than fleeting trends. Vote to shift the order based on what resonates most.
What counts: Best balances chart success, streams, critical acclaim, and enduring fan impact. All figures are approximate.
Mockingbird▲ Rising
The 2004 track offers a rare tender look at fatherhood through a lullaby-style beat and personal storytelling. Its signature moment is the vulnerable letter to Hailie. It earns this position for emotional depth.
Year: 2004Album: EncoreBillboard Peak: 51 #Streams (M): 1,300 MRating: 8.8/10
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Lose Yourself▲ Rising
The 2002 Oscar winner captures the underdog's final shot with relentless internal monologue and arena-sized production. Its peak cultural moment came during the 8 Mile film rollout, cementing it as the ultimate motivation track. This earns the top spot for unmatched replay and motivational staying power.
Year: 2002Album: 8 MileBillboard Peak: 1 #Streams (M): 1,800 MRating: 9.6/10
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Without Me▲ Rising
The 2002 lead single launched The Eminem Show with playful celebrity jabs and a bouncy, instantly singable chorus. Its signature moment was the unapologetic return after the Marshall Mathers LP controversies. It ranks high for perfecting mainstream rap satire.
Year: 2002Album: The Eminem ShowBillboard Peak: 2 #Streams (M): 1,400 MRating: 9.3/10
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Rap God▲ Rising
The 2013 track showcases technical mastery with rapid-fire multis and a record-breaking syllable count. Its signature moment arrived in the Guinness World Record recognition for fastest rapping. It ranks here for pure skill demonstration.
Year: 2013Album: The Marshall Mathers LP 2Billboard Peak: 7 #Streams (M): 1,100 MRating: 8.9/10
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Till I Collapse▲ Rising
The 2002 hidden gem became a workout and sports staple through its pounding beat and Nate Dogg hook. Its legacy grew via consistent placement in athlete montages and gym playlists. It ranks for unmatched energy endurance.
Year: 2002Album: The Eminem ShowBillboard Peak: —Streams (M): 1,600 MRating: 9/10
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The 2000 single from The Marshall Mathers LP introduced the Slim Shady persona to mainstream radio with a nursery-rhyme beat and defiant attitude. Its breakthrough came via the controversial yet inescapable video. This earns its place for defining Eminem's early rebellious brand.
Year: 2000Album: The Marshall Mathers LPBillboard Peak: 4 #Streams (M): 1,200 MRating: 9.1/10
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Beautiful▲ Rising
The 2009 single from Relapse offered rare positivity with a sample from the 1970s. Its moment came during the recovery-themed album rollout. It earns this spot for hopeful tone.
Year: 2009Album: RelapseBillboard Peak: 18 #Streams (M): 450 MRating: 7.9/10
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The 2005 single reflected on fame's toll through a reflective narrative and piano-driven beat. Its emotional peak came in the music video's family scenes. It ranks for mature introspection.
Year: 2005Album: Curtain CallBillboard Peak: 8 #Streams (M): 550 MRating: 8.2/10
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The 2010 Rihanna collab delivered a cinematic tale of toxic love that dominated summer radio. Its peak came with the dramatic video and record-breaking sales. It ranks for global crossover success.
Year: 2010Album: RecoveryBillboard Peak: 1 #Streams (M): 1,700 MRating: 8.5/10
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The 2000 narrative masterpiece built an entire story around obsessive fandom with sampled Dido vocals. Its cultural moment arrived when fans began quoting the letters verbatim. This earns its spot for pioneering storytelling rap.
Year: 2000Album: The Marshall Mathers LPBillboard Peak: 51 #Streams (M): 1,100 MRating: 9.4/10
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Cleaning Out My Closet
The 2002 single confronted family trauma with raw honesty over a haunting piano loop. Its signature moment was the direct address to his mother in the lyrics. It earns this ranking for unflinching personal reckoning.
Year: 2002Album: The Eminem ShowBillboard Peak: 4 #Streams (M): 650 MRating: 8.4/10
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My Name Is▲ Rising
The 1999 debut single introduced Slim Shady with absurd humor and a Dr. Dre beat that launched a career. Its breakthrough came via MTV rotation and SNL performances. It ranks for origin-story impact.
Year: 1999Album: The Slim Shady LPBillboard Peak: 36 #Streams (M): 700 MRating: 8.6/10
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The 2009 single with Dr. Dre and 50 Cent celebrated excess with a massive chart debut. Its moment was the record-breaking first-week streams. It earns this spot for commercial fireworks.
Year: 2009Album: RelapseBillboard Peak: 1 #Streams (M): 400 MRating: 7.5/10
added by IJRCrack a Bottle
The 2002 track defended hip-hop culture with Aerosmith sampling and courtroom imagery. Its signature moment was the live-performance energy during tours. It earns its place for cultural defense.
Year: 2002Album: The Eminem ShowBillboard Peak: 14 #Streams (M): 600 MRating: 8.3/10
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The 2013 single with Liz Rodrigues delivered motivational verses over trap-influenced production. Its moment came via the Call of Duty trailer placement. It ranks for media synergy.
Year: 2013Album: The Marshall Mathers LP 2Billboard Peak: 16 #Streams (M): 300 MRating: 7.3/10
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The 2020 single with Juice WRLD showcased rapid delivery and a posthumous feature. Its moment came with the Music to Be Murdered By rollout. It ranks for technical showcase.
Year: 2020Album: Music to Be Murdered ByBillboard Peak: 3 #Streams (M): 800 MRating: 8/10
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The 2013 Rihanna collab explored fame's dark side with a catchy hook and introspective verses. Its peak came with the album's promotional cycle. It ranks for commercial reliability.
Year: 2013Album: The Marshall Mathers LP 2Billboard Peak: 1 #Streams (M): 1,200 MRating: 8/10
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The 2017 single with Beyoncé addressed perfectionism and pressure. Its moment came with the surprise release and video. It earns this spot for vulnerable return.
Year: 2017Album: RevivalBillboard Peak: 14 #Streams (M): 450 MRating: 7.5/10
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The 2010 Recovery single marked Eminem's public sobriety pledge with soaring production and a stadium-ready chorus. Its emotional peak came during the Home & Home tour performances. This earns its spot for honest vulnerability.
Year: 2010Album: RecoveryBillboard Peak: 1 #Streams (M): 950 MRating: 8.7/10
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The 2010 track explored obsession with cinematic storytelling and a haunting beat. Its moment arrived with the intense music video. It earns this spot for narrative tension.
Year: 2010Album: RecoveryBillboard Peak: 119 #Streams (M): 400 MRating: 7.4/10
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The 2015 track with Gwen Stefani reflected on legacy with orchestral elements. Its moment came during the Southpaw soundtrack era. It earns this ranking for legacy theme.
Year: 2015Album: SouthpawBillboard Peak: —Streams (M): 250 MRating: 7.2/10
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The 2015 single served as a self-affirmation anthem with heavy beats. Its moment arrived with the Southpaw marketing push. It ranks for confidence boost.
Year: 2015Album: SouthpawBillboard Peak: —Streams (M): 200 MRating: 7/10
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The 2009 Drake collab became an instant anthem with its triumphant beat and all-star lineup. Its peak came during the summer of 2009. It ranks for collaborative impact.
Year: 2009Album: RelapseBillboard Peak: 8 #Streams (M): 700 MRating: 8.1/10
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The 2013 track with Nate Ruess offered an apology to his mother over piano and strings. Its emotional arc closed long-standing family tension. It earns this ranking for reconciliation theme.
Year: 2013Album: The Marshall Mathers LP 2Billboard Peak: 86 #Streams (M): 300 MRating: 7.6/10
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Like Toy Soldiers▼ Falling
The 2004 single addressed rap feuds with a marching-band sample and reflective tone. Its moment came during the peak of hip-hop beef culture. It ranks for conflict commentary.
Year: 2004Album: EncoreBillboard Peak: 34 #Streams (M): 350 MRating: 7.8/10
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Wild that Lose Yourself is winning this. Scroll down — the real answer is further down the board.
Missing a few names that belong in the top ten, but the top three is basically right.
Lose Yourself at the top is the correct call and I'll die on this hill.
The criteria line matters here. Read it before you vote or you're arguing about a different list.
Came for the argument, stayed for the comparison grid. The numbers settle half the fights here.
Voted, but this order is going to look very different in a month once more people find it.