Top 10 Eminem Songs | Best Eminem Songs Ranked

last updated: 09/01/2025 at 16:45

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Eminem revolutionised the rap genre and is widely known as one of the greatest rappers of all time. His catalogue of work boasts many top hits that are beloved to this day, but what are the very best Eminem songs? We list our favourites here.

No one can deny the impact Eminem has had on the rap genre and the importance of the rapper to the music industry in general. There are not many artists who can say they completely changed the landscape of a whole genre as much as Marshall Mathers did.

As one of the best-selling artists of all time with estimated worldwide sales of over 220 million records, it's fair to say that the man once known as Slim Shady has a plethora of top songs that brought about his high level of success and fame.

And that is where the problem lies, as trying to figure out his top 5 songs of all time is an almost impossible feat.

So we’re not doing a top 5, instead, we're doing a top 10 as that is slightly easier, although there are still many great songs that have been left out.

Nevertheless, here are our picks for the 10 best Eminem songs.

No. 10 'Not Afraid'

2010’s ‘Recovery’ album was the symbol of a new Eminem, one who was now healthy and free from the evils he had experienced from the turn of the millennium till then.

‘Not Afraid’ was the lead single for the album and signified his return, now better mentally and physically than before and ‘Not Afraid’ to move forward as a new artist, one without Slim Shady in particular.

The significance of the song is what makes it so important, with it displaying a different Eminem, and also introduces the album.

No.9 'Sing for the Moment' (2002)

‘Sing for the Moment’ was released on February 25th 2005 as the fourth single of his fourth album, The Eminem Show (2002). The lyrics of ‘Sing for the Moment’ addresses suburban youth and its subcultures and Eminem’s impact on his audience. The song reached number 14 on U.S Billboard Hot 100.

The song has remained one of Eminem's most celebrated songs, appearing on his greatest hits compilation ‘Curtain Call: The Hits’ (2005)

No.8 'Love the Way You Lie' (2010)

Hailing from the same album as ‘Not Afraid’, Eminem's collaboration with Rihanna on ‘Love the Way you Lie’ will go down in history. The song addresses the dynamics of an abusive relationship.

The single sold 9.3 million copies worldwide in 2010 and became Eminem’s best-selling single. The Music video depicts stars Megan Fox and Dominic Monaghan in a violent relationship which cuts between Rihanna and Eminem performing in front of a burning house.

No.7 'Stan' (2000)

'Stan' is one of Eminem's most iconic and critically acclaimed tracks, released in 2000 as part of his album The Marshall Mathers LP. Featuring haunting vocals by Dido, the song tells the chilling story of an obsessive fan whose admiration spirals into tragedy.

With its vivid storytelling and emotional depth, 'Stan' showcased Eminem's ability to blend raw lyricism with a compelling narrative, earning widespread praise and solidifying his reputation as a master storyteller. The track has since become a cultural touchstone, often referenced in popular culture, and remains one of Eminem's most powerful and unforgettable songs.

No.6 'The Way I am' (2000)

The Way I Am’ is an introspective track released in 2000, as the second single on his third album, ‘The Marshall Mathers LP.’ The song discusses the pressure of being an artist in the limelight and everything that comes with it including scrutiny and public perceptions. The music video features Marilyn Manson and Eminem rapping in various locations.

No. 5 'Rap God' (2000)

‘Rap God’ was released on October 15th 2013 as the third single on Eminem’s ‘Marshall Mathers LP.’ One of Eminem’s best songs, it solidified his rapping expertise and supersonic speed. With a run time of 6 minutes and 4 seconds and 1,560 words, the song has earned a place in the Guinness world records for the hit single containing the most words.

Since its release, ‘Rap God’ has become one of Eminem’s most recognisable and influential tracks.

No.4 'Without Me' (2002)

‘Without Me’ hails from ‘The Eminem Show’, the song was produced by Eminem and Jeff Bass, featuring a memorable synthesizer riff and a driving beat.

It reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 1 in 13 countries, including the UK, Australia, and Germany.

No.3 'My Name is' (1999)

An obvious start and an absolute classic, ‘My Name Is’ is the song that essentially kicked everything off for Eminem.

After signing with Dr Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment record label, Mathers brought out ‘The Slim Shady LP’ that featured ‘My Name Is’, as well as other top songs such as ‘Guilty Conscience’ and ‘Role Model’.

It's safe to say that without the album, and in particular ‘My Name Is’, we might not even be writing and reading this list.

No.2 'The Real Slim Shady' (2000)

While ‘The Slim Shady LP’ introduced the world to the Slim Shady character, it was the 2000s ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ that essentially brought him to the forefront, with ‘The Real Slim Shady’ acting as the anthem for every Eminem stan at the time.

The song’s instantly recognisable beat is a true head-bopper, and the lyrics epitomise everything that Slim Shady was in his full outrageous glory.

‘The Real Slim Shady’ is arguably the song where the character is at his best. Although the next entry may have something to say about that.

No.1 'Lose Yourself' (2002)

Going to another obvious pick, ‘Lose Yourself’ seems to be that song that is engraved on every single person's mind from birth.

Coming from the movie ‘8 Mile’ starring Eminem and inspired by his real-life struggles to make it in the music industry, ‘Lose Yourself’ was an instant hit and even won ‘M’ an Academy Award for Best Original Song, becoming the first hip-hop artist to ever win the award.

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