The Biggest Hit Songs Of 2024, According To Data

The Biggest Hit Songs Of 2024, According To Data


January 1, 2025 | Jane O'Shea

The Biggest Hit Songs Of 2024, According To Data


A Year In Music

As we say hello to 2025, here are the songs we couldn't get away from in 2024, according to the Billboard Hot 100.

Songsgal

Advertisement

"Loving On Me," Jack Harlow

Jack Harlow's "Loving on Me" spent 5 non-consecutive weeks at number one, and no one could stop saying "I'm vanilla baby."

File:Glasto2023 (365 of 468) (53008938551) (cropped).jpgRaph_PH on Wikimedia

Advertisement

"Yes, And?" Ariana Grande

Before Wicked, Ariana Grande spent one week at number one with "Yes, And?"

File:Ariana Grande - 2024 Met Gala.pngVogue Taiwan on Wikimedia

Advertisement

"Hiss," Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion came roaring back with "Hiss," spending one week at number one.

File:Megan Thee Stallion Lagos 01.pngBABYGIRLTOS on YouTube on Wikimedia

Advertisement

"Texas Hold 'Em," Beyonce

Beyonce's foray into country music earned her two weeks at the top stop back in March.

File:Beyonce in Rome.jpgJ.ébey on Wikimedia

Advertisement

"Carnival," ¥$

Kanye and Ty Dolla Sign's collaboration spent a week at number one.

File:Ty Dolla Sign Under The Influence 2014.jpgThe Come Up Show on Wikimedia

Advertisement

"We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)," Ariana Grande

Ariana was on the top of the charts again with "We Can't Be Friends". It spent a week there.

File:Ariana Grande interview 2016.pngPure DOPE Magazine on Wikimedia

Advertisement

"Lose Control," Teddy Swims

Teddy Swims' "Lose Control" spent a week at number one.

File:Teddy Swims Warner Records.jpgWarner Records on Wikimedia

Advertisement

"Like That," Future, Metro Boomin, And Kendrick Lamar

In the first of many for Kendrick Lamar, "Like That" spent three consecutive weeks at number one.

File:Pulitzer2018-portraits-kendrick-lamar.jpgFuzheado on Wikimedia

Advertisement

"Too Sweet," Hozier

Hozier's victory was "Too Sweet," and spent one week at number one.

File:Hozier 2015 01 (cropped).jpgKayla Johnson from Seattle, United States on Wikimedia

Advertisement

"Fortnight," Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone

Post Malone had a great year, especially with collaborations. His work with Taylor Swift on "Fortnight" had two consecutive weeks in the top spot.

Taylor SwiftFeatureflash Photo Agency, Shutterstock

Advertisement

"Not Like Us," Kendrick Lamar

A smash for Kendrick, "Not Like Us" had two non-consecutive weeks on number one.

File:Kendrick-lamar-1360479601.jpgMerlijn Hoek on Wikimedia

Advertisement

"I Had Some Help," Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen

Post Malone's second entry had a whopping 5 consecutive weeks at the top from the end of May through June, and then another week in July.

File:Post Malone 2018.jpgToglenn on Wikimedia

Advertisement

"Please Please Please," Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter's "Please Please Please" didn't embarrass her, and took number one for a week. 

File:Sabrina Carpenter Converse 2019 (04).pngPhillip Mansfield on Wikimedia

Advertisement

"A Bar Song (Tipsy)," Shaboozey 

Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" became an instant wedding dance floor classic, and spent the longest of any of these songs in the top spot. It held number one first for a week on July 13, got knocked off by "Not Like Us," and then returned to dominate for 14 weeks from July to October. Then, after another fall, it went on for another four weeks.

File:Jay Brown the Cowboy Boss (2022).pngBOSS TALK 101 on Wikimedia

Advertisement

"Love Somebody," Morgan Wallen

Morgan Wallen's "Love Somebody" broke Shaboozey's domination for one week. 

File:Morgan Wallen Concert November 13.jpgPaul to my Linda on Wikimedia

Advertisement

"Squabble Up," Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar finished the year out strong, with "Squabble Up" taking the top spot for a week before Christmas seasonals came in.

File:Kendrick Lamar 2013.jpgEli Watson on Wikimedia

Advertisement

READ MORE

Screenshot from 3:10 to Yuma (2007)
July 15, 2026 Miles Rook

Westerns That Were Massive Hits And Made So Much Money, But Now Have Nearly Been Forgotten

While a handful became timeless classics, many once-massive hits slowly disappeared from the spotlight despite making millions and winning over audiences around the world. These forgotten blockbusters prove that even Hollywood's biggest successes are not guaranteed to stand the test of time.
Photo of Lucille Ball, Richard Keith and Desi Arnaz from the television program I Love Lucy
July 15, 2026 J. Clarke

The Biggest Myths About Television's Golden Age

The Golden Age of television gave us unforgettable stars, groundbreaking shows, and moments that helped shape modern entertainment. But over the years, plenty of myths have grown right alongside those classic broadcasts. From live TV misconceptions to sponsor influence and famous scandals, here's a look at some of the biggest misunderstandings about television's most celebrated era.
Veronica Lake still, Paramount Pictures.
July 15, 2026 Miles Rook

Veronica Lake Was Hollywood's Ultimate Noir Siren. Then She Vanished. Years Later, Fans Found Her Barely Recognizable.

Veronica Lake became one of the biggest stars of the 1940s almost overnight. Her glamorous screen presence and famous peek-a-boo hairstyle made her an international sensation. Millions admired her beauty, but few realized how quickly that success would fade.
Publicity photo of John Wayne and Lucille Ball from the television program I Love Lucy.
July 15, 2026 Miles Rook

The Most Memorable Guest Stars In 1960s TV

In the 1960s, a great guest star could turn an ordinary episode into must-see television. Some played villains, some stole scenes, and others appeared years before becoming legends themselves. These are the guest spots fans still love to talk about.
Photo of actor Ken Berry
July 14, 2026 Allison Robertson

Ken Berry became one of television's most familiar faces—but the real story behind his remarkable career is rarely told.

Ken Berry quietly built one of the most dependable careers in Hollywood—by becoming the kind of performer producers could always count on.
Margot Kidder, Superman
July 14, 2026 Jesse Singer

Margot Kidder became a star as Lois Lane—then she vanished without a trace for a week in 1996 and her life changed forever.

Some Hollywood stories look like they're headed for a fairy-tale ending...until suddenly they aren't. For years, it seemed like Margot Kidder had finally beaten the odds and made it. Then something happened that left Hollywood asking the same question for days. Where had Lois Lane gone?


THE SHOT

Enjoying what you're reading? Join our newsletter to keep up with the latest scoops in entertainment.

Breaking celebrity gossip & scandals

Must-see movies & binge-worthy shows

The stories everyone will be talking about

Thank you!

Error, please try again.