Top 40 R&B/HIP-HOP Songs Of The 2000s


This blog post unveils the Top 40 influential R&B/Hip-Hop tracks of the 2000s, a list meticulously compiled from the year-end Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop charts. These charts reflect the era’s most beloved tunes, spanning a decade marked by musical evolution and rich diversity.

Drawn from a variety of sources, including national and local radio airplay, US streaming, and digital downloads, these rankings showcase the soundtrack of the early millennium.

Over time, the naming conventions for these charts have evolved, reflecting changes in the music industry and consumer preferences, from “Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles” to the current “HOT R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS.”

Table of Contents

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009

2000

According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 2000 were: Independent Women Part I by Destiny’s Child, Ms. Jackson by OutKast, and I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) by JAY-Z.

  1. 911 by Wyclef Jean Featuring Mary J. Blige
  2. BAG LADY by Erykah Badu
  3. BETWEEN ME AND YOU by Ja Rule Featuring Christina Milian
  4. BOW WOW (THAT’S MY NAME) by Lil Bow Wow
  5. CASE OF THE EX (WHATCHA GONNA DO) by Mya
  6. COULD IT BE by Jaheim
  7. DANGER (BEEN SO LONG) by Mystikal Featuring Nivea
  8. E.I. by Nelly
  9. EMOTIONAL by Carl Thomas
  10. GIRLS DEM SUGAR by Beenie Man Featuring Mya
  11. HE LOVES U NOT by Dream
  12. I JUST WANNA LOVE U (GIVE IT 2 ME) by JAY-Z
  13. I KNOW by Sunday
  14. I WISH by R. Kelly
  15. INCOMPLETE by Sisqo
  16. INDEPENDENT WOMEN PART I by Destiny’s Child
  17. IS THAT YOUR CHICK by Memphis Bleek Featuring Jay-Z & Missy Elliott
  18. IT WASN’T ME by Shaggy Featuring Ricardo “RikRok” Ducent
  19. IT’S OVER NOW by 112
  20. JUST BE A MAN ABOUT IT by Toni Braxton
  21. JUST FRIENDS (SUNNY) by Musiq
  22. LET’S GET MARRIED by Jagged Edge
  23. LIAR by Profyle
  24. MAMACITA by Public Announcement
  25. MS. JACKSON by OutKast
  26. MY FIRST LOVE by Avant Featuring KeKe Wyatt
  27. NO MORE (BABY I’MA DO RIGHT) by 3LW
  28. OH NO by Mos Def & Pharoahe Monch Featuring Nate Dogg
  29. ONE WOMAN MAN by Dave Hollister
  30. OPEN MY HEART by Yolanda Adams
  31. PROJECT CHICK by Cash Money Millionaires
  32. PROMISE by Jagged Edge
  33. PUT IT ON ME by Ja Rule Featuring Lil’ Mo & Vita
  34. SHAKE YA ASS by Mystikal
  35. SOUL SISTA by Bilal
  36. STRANGER IN MY HOUSE by Tamia
  37. STUTTER by Joe Featuring Mystikal
  38. WHAT’S YOUR FANTASY by Ludacris Featuring Shawnna
  39. X by Xzibit
  40. YOU SHOULD’VE TOLD ME by Kelly Price

2001

According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 2001 were: U Got It Bad by Usher, Always On Time by Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti, and A Woman’s Worth by Alicia Keys.

  1. A WOMAN’S WORTH by Alicia Keys
  2. ALWAYS ON TIME by Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti
  3. BAD INTENTIONS by Dr. Dre Featuring Knoc-Turn’Al
  4. BOUNCIN’ BACK (BUMPIN’ ME AGAINST THE WALL) by Mystikal
  5. BREAK YA NECK by Busta Rhymes
  6. BROTHA by Angie Stone
  7. BUTTERFLIES by Michael Jackson
  8. CARAMEL by City High Featuring Eve
  9. DIFFERENCES by Ginuwine
  10. DON’T YOU FORGET IT by Glenn Lewis
  11. FAMILY AFFAIR by Mary J. Blige
  12. FATTY GIRL by Ludacris, LL Cool J & Keith Murray
  13. FROM HER MAMA (MAMA GOT A**) by Juvenile
  14. GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS by JAY-Z
  15. GONE by N Sync
  16. GOODBYE by Jagged Edge
  17. GOT UR SELF A… by Nas
  18. HEY LUV (ANYTHING) by Mobb Deep Featuring 112
  19. LET’S STAY HOME TONIGHT by Joe
  20. LIFETIME by Maxwell
  21. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! by Mr. Cheeks
  22. LIVIN’ IT UP by Ja Rule Featuring Case
  23. LOVE OF MY LIFE by Brian McKnight
  24. MORE THAN A WOMAN by Aaliyah
  25. NO MORE DRAMA by Mary J. Blige
  26. NOTHING IN THIS WORLD by KeKe Wyatt Featuring Avant
  27. OOOHHHWEE by Master P Featuring Weebie
  28. PART II by Method Man & Redman
  29. RAISE UP by Petey Pablo
  30. ROCK THE BOAT by Aaliyah
  31. ROLL OUT (MY BUSINESS) by Ludacris
  32. SON OF A GUN by Janet Featuring Missy Elliott, P. Diddy & Carly Simon
  33. TAKE AWAY by Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott Featuring Ginuwine & Tweet
  34. THE WHOLE WORLD by OutKast Featuring Killer Mike
  35. THE WORLD’S GREATEST by R. Kelly
  36. U GOT IT BAD by Usher
  37. WE THUGGIN’ by Fat Joe Featuring R. Kelly
  38. WELCOME TO ATLANTA by Jermaine Dupri & Ludacris
  39. YOU GETS NO LOVE by Faith Evans
  40. YOUNG’N (HOLLA BACK) by Fabolous

2002

According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 2002 were: Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop) by Erykah Badu Featuring Common, Work It by Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott, and Bump, Bump, Bump by B2K & P. Diddy.

  1. 03 BONNIE & CLYDE by Jay-Z Featuring Beyonce Knowles
  2. AIR FORCE ONES by Nelly Featuring Kyjuan, Ali & Murphy Lee
  3. ALL I HAVE by Jennifer Lopez Featuring LL Cool J
  4. BABY by Ashanti
  5. BUMP, BUMP, BUMP by B2K & P. Diddy
  6. COME CLOSE TO ME by Common Featuring Mary J. Blige
  7. DILEMMA by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland
  8. DO THAT… by Baby Featuring P. Diddy
  9. DON’T MESS WITH MY MAN by Nivea Featuring Brian & Brandon Casey
  10. DONTCHANGE by Musiq
  11. EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER by Vivian Green
  12. FABULOUS by Jaheim Featuring Tha Rayne
  13. GIMME THE LIGHT by Sean Paul
  14. GOSSIP FOLKS by Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott Featuring Ludacris
  15. HOW YOU GONNA ACT LIKE THAT by Tyrese
  16. I CARE 4 U by Aaliyah
  17. I SHOULD BE… by Dru Hill
  18. IGNITION by R. Kelly
  19. JENNY FROM THE BLOCK by Jennifer Lopez Featuring Styles & Jadakiss
  20. LOSE YOURSELF by Eminem
  21. LOVE OF MY LIFE (AN ODE TO HIP HOP) by Erykah Badu Featuring Common
  22. LUV U BETTER by LL Cool J
  23. MADE YOU LOOK by Nas
  24. MAKE IT CLAP by Busta Rhymes Featuring Spliff Star
  25. MESMERIZE by Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti
  26. MISS YOU by Aaliyah
  27. NO LETTING GO by Wayne Wonder
  28. ONE OF THOSE DAYS by Whitney Houston
  29. PARADISE by LL Cool J Featuring Amerie
  30. REACT by Erick Sermon Featuring Redman
  31. ROCK THE PARTY by Benzino
  32. SATISFACTION by Eve
  33. SICK OF BEING LONELY by Field Mob
  34. STINGY by Ginuwine
  35. TALKIN’ TO ME by Amerie
  36. THUG LOVIN’ by Ja Rule Featuring Bobby Brown
  37. THUGZ MANSION by 2Pac
  38. WANKSTA by 50 Cent
  39. WHEN THE LAST TIME by Clipse
  40. WORK IT by Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott

2003

According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 2003 were: You Don’t Know My Name by Alicia Keys, Walked Outta Heaven by Jagged Edge, and The Way You Move by OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown.

  1. BABY BOY by Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul
  2. CHANGE CLOTHES by JAY-Z
  3. CLUBBIN by Marques Houston Featuring Joe Budden & Pied Piper
  4. DAMN! by YoungBloodZ Featuring Lil Jon
  5. DOWN FOR ME by Loon Featuring Mario Winans
  6. FALLEN by Mya
  7. FORTHENIGHT by Musiq
  8. GANGSTA NATION by Westside Connection Featuring Nate Dogg
  9. GET LOW by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins
  10. GIGOLO by Nick Cannon Featuring R. Kelly
  11. HEY YA! by OutKast
  12. HOLIDAE IN by Chingy Featuring Ludacris & Snoop Dogg
  13. KNOCK KNOCK by Monica
  14. LOVE CALLS by Kem
  15. LOVE YOU MORE by Ginuwine
  16. ME, MYSELF AND I by Beyonce
  17. MILKSHAKE by Kelis
  18. MORE & MORE by Joe
  19. MY BABY by Bow Wow Featuring Jagged Edge
  20. NOT TODAY by Mary J. Blige Featuring Eve
  21. PASS THAT DUTCH by Missy Elliott
  22. POP THAT BOOTY by Marques Houston Featuring Jermaine “JD” Dupri
  23. RAIN ON ME by Ashanti
  24. READ YOUR MIND by Avant
  25. RIGHT THURR by Chingy
  26. RUBBER BAND MAN by T.I.
  27. RUNNIN (DYING TO LIVE) by Tupac Featuring The Notorious B.I.G.
  28. SALT SHAKER by Ying Yang Twins Featuring Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz
  29. SLOW JAMZ by Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx
  30. SORRY 2004 by Ruben Studdard
  31. STAND UP by Ludacris Featuring Shawnna
  32. STEP IN THE NAME OF LOVE by R. Kelly
  33. STUNT 101 by G Unit
  34. THE WAY YOU MOVE by OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown
  35. THOIA THOING by R. Kelly
  36. THROUGH THE WIRE by Kanye West
  37. U GOT THAT LOVE (CALL IT A NIGHT) by Gerald Levert
  38. WALKED OUTTA HEAVEN by Jagged Edge
  39. WAT DA HOOK GON BE by Murphy Lee Featuring Jermaine Dupri
  40. YOU DON’T KNOW MY NAME by Alicia Keys

2004

According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 2004 were: Drop It Like It’s Hot by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell, Let Me Love You by Mario, and Lovers And Friends by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris.

  1. 1, 2 STEP by Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott
  2. BREATHE by Fabolous
  3. BRING EM OUT by T.I.
  4. CHARLENE by Anthony Hamilton
  5. DIARY by Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Tone!
  6. DISCO INFERNO by 50 Cent
  7. DROP IT LIKE IT’S HOT by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell
  8. GET BACK by Ludacris
  9. GO D.J. by Lil Wayne
  10. GOODIES by Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo
  11. GOTTA GO SOLO by Patti LaBelle Featuring Ron Isley
  12. HOW WE DO by The Game Featuring 50 Cent
  13. HUSH by LL Cool J Featuring 7 Aurelius
  14. I CHANGED MY MIND by Keyshia Cole Featuring Shyne
  15. I SMOKE, I DRANK by Body Head Bangerz Featuring YoungBloodz
  16. IF I AIN’T GOT YOU by Alicia Keys
  17. KARMA by Alicia Keys
  18. KARMA by Lloyd Banks Featuring Avant
  19. KNUCK IF YOU BUCK by Crime Mob Featuring Lil Scrappy
  20. LEAN BACK by Terror Squad
  21. LET ME LOVE YOU by Mario
  22. LET’S GO by Trick Daddy Featuring Lil Jon & Twista
  23. LOSE MY BREATH by Destiny’s Child
  24. LOVERS AND FRIENDS by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris
  25. MY BOO by Usher And Alicia Keys
  26. MY PLACE by Nelly Featuring Jaheim
  27. NEW YORK by Ja Rule Featuring Fat Joe & Jadakiss
  28. NOLIA CLAP by Juvenile, Wacko & Skip
  29. O by Omarion
  30. ONLY U by Ashanti
  31. ORDINARY PEOPLE by John Legend
  32. SHORTY WANNA RIDE by Young Buck
  33. SOLDIER by Destiny’s Child Featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne
  34. SOME CUT by Trillville Featuring Cutty
  35. TAKE ME HOME by Terror Squad
  36. TRUTH IS by Fantasia
  37. U DON’T KNOW ME by T.I.
  38. U MAKE ME WANNA by Jadakiss Featuring Mariah Carey
  39. WHAT U GON’ DO by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Lil Scrappy
  40. WONDERFUL by Ja Rule Featuring R. Kelly & Ashanti

2005

According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 2005 were: Don’t Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, I Think They Like Me by Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow.

  1. BE WITHOUT YOU by Mary J. Blige
  2. CHECK ON IT by Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug
  3. DON’T FORGET ABOUT US by Mariah Carey
  4. FIREMAN by Lil Wayne
  5. FRESH AZIMIZ by Bow Wow Featuring J-Kwon & Jermaine Dupri
  6. GIRL TONITE by Twista Featuring Trey Songz
  7. GOLD DIGGER by Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx
  8. GOTTA GO by Trey Songz
  9. GOTTA GO GOTTA LEAVE (TIRED) by Vivian Green
  10. GRILLZ by Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp
  11. HEARD ‘EM SAY by Kanye West Featuring Adam Levine
  12. HERE WE GO by Trina Featuring Kelly Rowland
  13. I SHOULD HAVE CHEATED by Keyshia Cole
  14. I THINK THEY LIKE ME by Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow
  15. I’M SPRUNG by T-Pain
  16. IN MY MIND by Heather Headley
  17. KRYPTONITE (I’M ON IT) by Purple Ribbon All-Stars
  18. LAFFY TAFFY by D4L
  19. LEAN WIT IT, ROCK WIT IT by Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Lil Peanut & Charlay
  20. LIKE YOU by Bow Wow Featuring Ciara
  21. LOOKING FOR YOU by Kirk Franklin
  22. MUST BE NICE by Lyfe Jennings
  23. NASTY GIRL by The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm
  24. ONE WISH by Ray J
  25. RODEO by Juvenile
  26. RUN IT! by Chris Brown
  27. SHAKE IT OFF by Mariah Carey
  28. SLOW WIND by R. Kelly
  29. SO SICK by Ne-Yo
  30. SOUL SURVIVOR by Young Jeezy Featuring Akon
  31. STAY FLY by Three 6 Mafia Featuring Young Buck & Eightball & MJG
  32. THERE IT GO! (THE WHISTLE SONG) by Juelz Santana
  33. TOUCH IT by Busta Rhymes
  34. TURN IT UP by Chamillionaire Featuring Lil’ Flip
  35. UNBREAKABLE by Alicia Keys
  36. UNPREDICTABLE by Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris
  37. WE BE BURNIN’ by Sean Paul
  38. WE BELONG TOGETHER by Mariah Carey
  39. WINDOW SHOPPER by 50 Cent
  40. YO (EXCUSE ME MISS) by Chris Brown

2006

According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 2006 were: Irreplaceable by Beyonce, Promise by Ciara, My Love by Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I.

  1. BE WITHOUT YOU by Mary J. Blige
  2. CAN’T LET GO by Anthony Hamilton
  3. CHANGE ME by Ruben Studdard
  4. FIND MYSELF IN YOU by Brian McKnight
  5. HEAVEN by John Legend
  6. HOOD BOY by Fantasia Featuring Big Boi
  7. I CALL IT LOVE by Lionel Richie
  8. I LUV IT by Young Jeezy
  9. I WANNA LOVE YOU by Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg
  10. ICE BOX by Omarion
  11. IRREPLACEABLE by Beyonce
  12. LET’S STAY TOGETHER by Lyfe Jennings
  13. LOST ONE by Jay-Z Featuring Chrisette Michele
  14. LOST WITHOUT U by Robin Thicke
  15. MAKE IT RAIN by Fat Joe Featuring Lil Wayne
  16. MONEY IN THE BANK by Lil Scrappy Featuring Young Buck
  17. MONEY MAKER by Ludacris Featuring Pharrell
  18. MY LOVE by Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I.
  19. ON THE HOTLINE by Pretty Ricky
  20. ONE by Tyrese
  21. POPPIN’ by Chris Brown Featuring Jay Biz
  22. PROMISE by Ciara
  23. RUNAWAY LOVE by Ludacris Featuring Mary J. Blige
  24. SAY GOODBYE by Chris Brown
  25. SHORTIE LIKE MINE by Bow Wow Featuring Chris Brown & Johnta Austin
  26. SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT by JAY-Z
  27. SMACK THAT by Akon Featuring Eminem
  28. STUNTIN’ LIKE MY DADDY by Birdman & Lil Wayne
  29. TAKE ME AS I AM by Mary J. Blige
  30. THAT’S THAT by Snoop Dogg Featuring R. Kelly
  31. THERE’S HOPE by India.Arie
  32. THROW SOME D’S by Rich Boy Featuring Polow Da Don
  33. TOP BACK by T.I.
  34. UNAPPRECIATED by Cherish
  35. UPGRADE U by Beyonce Featuring Jay Z
  36. USED TO BE MY GIRL by Brian McKnight
  37. WALK IT OUT by Unk
  38. WE FLY HIGH by Jim Jones
  39. YOU by Lloyd Featuring Lil Wayne
  40. ZOOM by Lil’ Boosie Featuring Yung Joc

2007

According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 2007 were: No One by Alicia Keys, Like You’ll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, Can’t Help But Wait by Trey Songz.

  1. ANGEL by Chaka Khan
  2. BABY by Angie Stone Featuring Betty Wright
  3. BED by J. Holiday
  4. CAN’T HELP BUT WAIT by Trey Songz
  5. CRYING OUT FOR ME by Mario
  6. DEY KNOW by Shawty Lo
  7. DUFFLE BAG BOY by Playaz Circle Featuring Lil Wayne
  8. FLASHING LIGHTS by Kanye West Featuring Dwele
  9. GIRLFRIEND by Bow Wow & Omarion
  10. GIVIN’ ME A RUSH by Tyra B
  11. GOOD LIFE by Kanye West Featuring T-Pain
  12. HATE ON ME by Jill Scott
  13. HATE THAT I LOVE YOU by Rihanna Featuring Ne-Yo
  14. HOOD FIGGA by Gorilla Zoe
  15. HYPNOTIZED by Plies Featuring Akon
  16. I REMEMBER by Keyshia Cole
  17. I’M SO HOOD by DJ Khaled Featuring T-Pain, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross & Plies
  18. INDEPENDENT by Webbie Featuring Lil’ Phat & Lil’ Boosie
  19. JUST FINE by Mary J. Blige
  20. KISS KISS by Chris Brown Featuring T-Pain
  21. LET IT GO by Keyshia Cole Featuring Missy Elliott & Lil Kim
  22. LIKE YOU’LL NEVER SEE ME AGAIN by Alicia Keys
  23. LOW by Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain
  24. MY DRINK N’ MY 2 STEP by Cassidy Featuring Swizz Beatz
  25. NEVER by Jaheim
  26. NO ONE by Alicia Keys
  27. POP BOTTLES by Birdman Featuring Lil Wayne
  28. ROC BOYS (AND THE WINNER IS)… by JAY-Z
  29. SENSUAL SEDUCTION by Snoop Dogg
  30. SHAWTY by Plies Featuring T-Pain
  31. SHAWTY IS A 10 by The-Dream
  32. SHOULDA LET YOU GO by Keyshia Cole Introducing Amina
  33. SOULJA GIRL by Soulja Boy Tell’em Featuring I-15
  34. SUFFOCATE by J. Holiday
  35. TEACHME by Musiq Soulchild
  36. THIS CHRISTMAS by Chris Brown
  37. UNTIL THE END OF TIME by Justin Timberlake Duet With Beyonce
  38. WHEN I SEE U by Fantasia
  39. WITH YOU by Chris Brown
  40. WORK THAT by Mary J. Blige

2008

According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 2008 were: Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, Live Your Life by T.I. Featuring Rihanna, and Chopped ‘N’ Skrewed by T-Pain Featuring Ludacris.

  1. AIN’T I by Yung L.A. Featuring Young Dro & T.I.
  2. ARAB MONEY by Busta Rhymes Featuring Ron Browz
  3. BEEP by Bobby V Featuring Yung Joc
  4. BIRD WALK by Soulja Boy Tell’em
  5. BUST YOUR WINDOWS by Jazmine Sullivan
  6. CAN’T BELIEVE IT by T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne
  7. CHOPPED ‘N’ SKREWED by T-Pain Featuring Ludacris
  8. DID YOU WRONG by Pleasure P
  9. DIVA by Beyonce
  10. GET UP by 50 Cent
  11. GREEN LIGHT by John Legend Featuring Andre 3000
  12. HEARTLESS by Kanye West
  13. HEAVEN SENT by Keyshia Cole
  14. HERE I STAND by Usher
  15. IF I WERE A BOY by Beyonce
  16. IFULEAVE by Musiq Soulchild Featuring Mary J. Blige
  17. JUST LIKE ME by Jamie Foxx Featuring T.I.
  18. LIVE YOUR LIFE by T.I. Featuring Rihanna
  19. LOST by Gorilla Zoe
  20. MAD by Ne-Yo
  21. MISS INDEPENDENT by Ne-Yo
  22. MRS. OFFICER by Lil Wayne Featuring Bobby Valentino & Kidd Kidd
  23. NEED U BAD by Jazmine Sullivan
  24. NEVER WOULD HAVE MADE IT by Marvin Sapp
  25. NOTHING LEFT TO SAY by Mint Condition
  26. ONE MORE DRINK by Ludacris Co-Starring T-Pain
  27. PLAYA CARDZ RIGHT by Keyshia Cole Featuring 2Pac
  28. POP CHAMPAGNE by Jim Jones & Ron Browz Featuring Juelz Santana
  29. PUT IT ON YA by Plies Featuring Chris J
  30. RIDE by Ace Hood Featuring Trey Songz
  31. SHE GOT HER OWN by Ne-Yo Featuring Jamie Foxx & Fabolous
  32. SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT) by Beyonce
  33. SO FLY by Slim Featuring Yung Joc
  34. SPOTLIGHT by Jennifer Hudson
  35. SWAGGA LIKE US by Jay-Z & T.I. Featuring Kanye West & Lil Wayne
  36. THE SWEETEST LOVE by Robin Thicke
  37. TRADING PLACES by Usher
  38. WHATEVER YOU LIKE by T.I.
  39. WHEN IT HURTS by Avant
  40. YOU’RE THE ONLY ONE by Eric Benet

2009

According to Billboard, the top 3 Songs for 2009 were: I Invented Sex by Trey Songz Featuring Drake, Money To Blow by Birdman Featuring Lil Wayne & Drake, and It Kills Me by Melanie Fiona.

  1. 5 STAR by Yo Gotti
  2. AIN’T LEAVIN WITHOUT YOU by Jaheim
  3. BABY BY ME by 50 Cent Featuring Ne-Yo
  4. BAD HABITS by Maxwell
  5. BEDROCK by Young Money Featuring Lloyd
  6. BREAK UP by Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett
  7. CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT YOU by Charlie Wilson
  8. CLOSE TO YOU by BeBe & CeCe Winans
  9. DOESN’T MEAN ANYTHING by Alicia Keys
  10. EMPIRE STATE OF MIND by Jay-Z + Alicia Keys
  11. FOREVER by Drake Featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem
  12. FRESH by 6 Tre G
  13. GANGSTA LUV by Snoop Dogg Featuring The-Dream
  14. GOD IN ME by Mary Mary Featuring Kierra “KiKi” Sheard
  15. HARD by Rihanna Featuring Jeezy
  16. HOW LOW by Ludacris
  17. I AM by Mary J. Blige
  18. I CAN TRANSFORM YA by Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Swizz Beatz
  19. I GET IT IN by Omarion Featuring Gucci Mane
  20. I INVENTED SEX by Trey Songz Featuring Drake
  21. I LOOK GOOD by Chalie Boy
  22. I WANNA ROCK by Snoop Dogg
  23. I’M GOING IN by Drake Featuring Lil Wayne & Young Jeezy
  24. IT KILLS ME by Melanie Fiona
  25. MILLION DOLLAR BILL by Whitney Houston
  26. MONEY TO BLOW by Birdman Featuring Lil Wayne & Drake
  27. NUMBER ONE by R. Kelly Featuring Keri Hilson
  28. O LET’S DO IT by Waka Flocka Flame
  29. ON THE OCEAN by K’Jon
  30. PAPERS by Usher
  31. PRETTY WINGS by Maxwell
  32. REGRET by LeToya Featuring Ludacris
  33. SAY AAH by Trey Songz Featuring Fabolous
  34. SEX THERAPY by Robin Thicke
  35. SOLDIER OF LOVE by Sade
  36. SPOTLIGHT by Gucci Mane Featuring Usher
  37. TRY SLEEPING WITH A BROKEN HEART by Alicia Keys
  38. UNDER by Pleasure P
  39. WASTED by Gucci Mane Featuring Plies Or OJ Da Juiceman
  40. WHAT I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR by Brian McKnight

What was the #1 R&B song in 2000?

The #1 R&B song 2000 was “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child. This track is a standout example of the 2000 R&B songs, showcasing the vibrant and expressive style that defined the era’s music. 

It was a major hit, reflecting the trends and sounds that were prevalent in 2000s R&B, making it a classic piece in the catalog of 2000s R&B album songs.

What was the number one song in 2000 hip hop?

The number one song in 2000 within the hip-hop genre was “Hot Boyz” by Missy Elliott, featuring Nas, Eve, and Q-Tip. This track dominated the charts and exemplified the innovative and dynamic nature of 2000s hip-hop album songs. 

Its success highlights the crossover appeal and the blending of genres characteristic of 2000s hip-hop and R&B songs, solidifying its place in the top 100 R&B songs of the 2000s.