More than two decades after its release, Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” finally becomes the bestselling rap song in America — as the star scores his first rock hit as well. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Eminem performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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More than 20 years ago, Eminem changed what was possible with rap music when he released “Lose Yourself,” which would go on to become one of his biggest hits and one of the most successful hip-hop tracks of all time. The cut won several Grammys and became the first rap tune to win Best Original Song at the Academy Awards. Ever since, fans throughout the world have continued to consume “Lose Yourself” in huge and consistent numbers, keeping it on multiple Billboard charts week after week.
Decades after its release, “Lose Yourself” finally reaches No. 1 on a Billboard roster it had never been able to conquer until now, adding to Eminem’s always-growing list of champions.
“Lose Yourself” Finally Reaches No. 1
“Lose Yourself” advances from No. 6 to No. 1 on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart. Eminem’s smash reaches the summit on Billboard’s ranking of the bestselling rap tunes throughout the United States on platforms like iTunes and Amazon for the first time.
Eminem’s Smash Needed Almost a Decade as a Bestseller to Rule
The fact that it has taken “Lose Yourself” so long to finally become a winner on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart is difficult to believe, given how much time the tune has spent on the tally and how popular it has remained throughout the years. In just a month, “Lose Yourself” will reach a full decade — 520 weeks — on the Rap Digital Song Sales roster, where it is far and away Eminem’s longest-running bestseller.
The Longevity of “Lose Yourself” Is Unmatched
“Lose Yourself” has spent more time on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart than all of the other current bestsellers on this week’s list combined. In fact, Eminem’s award-winning blockbuster has spent almost twice as much time as all the other bestsellers combined – times two – but it misses out on managing that feat by just one week.
Which Eminem Songs Have Hit No. 1?
As “Lose Yourself” ascends to the throne, Eminem scores his nineteenth No. 1 on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart. Of that bunch, only one track — “Love the Way You Lie,” a collaboration with Rihanna — has dominated for double-digit weeks, as it has run the show 12 times.
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 12: Eminem and Rihanna perform on stage at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 12, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/EM/WireImage)
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Here is a list of all of Eminem’s No. 1s on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart:
- “Love the Way You Lie” with Rihanna
- “Berzerk”
- “I Need a Doctor” with Dr. Dre and Skylar Grey
- “The Monster” with Rihanna
- “Houdini”
- “Killshot”
- “Rap God”
- “Lose Yourself”
- “Somebody Save Me” with Jelly Roll
- “Murdergram Deux” with LL Cool J
- “From the D 2 the LBC” with Snoop Dogg
- “The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady” with Kid Cudi
- “Godzilla” with Juice WRLD
- “The Ringer”
- “River” with Ed Sheeran
- “Walk on Water” with Beyoncé
- “No Favors” with Big Sean
- “Survival”
- “Not Afraid”
Eminem Scores His First New No. 1 of 2025
“Lose Yourself” marks Eminem’s first new No. 1 on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart of 2025, though it has not been long since he last added to his total. In 2024, the hip-hop powerhouse claimed three new leaders. “Houdini,” which introduced his latest album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), arrived in first place in June. Before 2025 rolled around, both “Murdergram Deux” with LL Cool J and “Somebody Save Me,” a duet with Jelly Roll, hit the top spot as well.
“Lose Yourself” Lives Inside the Top 10 on Multiple Charts
“Lose Yourself” lives on a pair of Billboard charts this frame, and it is a top 10 win everywhere. As it peaks on the Rap Digital Song Sales list, the global sensation is steady at No. 10 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales roster. On that tally, “Lose Yourself” has missed out on the No. 1 spot by just one space.
Eminem Scores a Pair of Top 10 Bestsellers
Eminem claims two smashes on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart this week, and he bookends the ranking. As “Lose Yourself” finally climbs to No. 1, “Shake That” with Nate Dogg returns at No. 10 — coincidentally in its tenth stint on the ranking.
“Hello Operator / Till I Collapse” Brings Eminem to New Charts
Eminem earns a brand new top 10 – and his first hit – on other genre-specific rosters this week. Alongside Jack White, the rapper launches “Hello Operator / Till I Collapse (Live at Ford Field)” at No. 6 on the Alternative Digital Song Sales tally and No. 13 on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2025/12/14/eminems-oscar-winning-song-reaches-no-1-for-the-first-time-on-a-chart/
