With a devotion to music that started when she was just 5 years old, Beyoncé has never missed a step. The singer has dominated the Billboard charts for the entirety of her decades-long career, rightfully earning the nickname Queen B.
As the standout member of Destiny’s Child, Bey collected hit after hit as most kids her age were getting ready for prom. The R&B group earned a total of 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the first and only act to win artist of the year at the Billboard Music Awards two years in a row. Post-DC, Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Love” (with future husband Jay-Z), the debut single from her first solo album Dangerously in Love, spent eight weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100 in 2003 and remains one of her biggest hits to date.
Years later, Mrs. Carter continues to earn chart-toppers both as a soloist and a duet partner to some of the world’s biggest stars as well as emerging artists (Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Megan Thee Stallion and J Balvin, to name a few). Her superstardom goes beyond being the Grammys’ most-nominated female artist of all time — she’s also now a business mogul, actress and activist. Already having achieved so much success, it’s safe to say the queen isn’t vacating her throne anytime soon.
To celebrate her triumphs, Billboard has rounded up her 30 biggest hits. The ranking is based on weekly performance on the Hot 100 (from its inception on Aug. 4, 1958, through April 16, 2022). Songs are ranked based on an inverse point system, with weeks at No. 1 earning the greatest value and weeks at lower spots earning the least. Due to changes in chart methodology over the years, eras are weighted differently to account for chart turnover rates during various periods. Songs are ranked based on a formula blending performance, as outlined above.
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Destiny's Child, "Cater 2 U"
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo Hot 100 Peak: No. 14, Peak Date: Aug. 13, 2005
Destiny’s Child seductively serve their partners’ every want and need on the fourth single from their fourth and final album, Destiny Fulfilled. “Cater 2 U” continued the album’s streak of Billboard hits, peaking at No. 14 on the Hot 100 and also reaching No. 3 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Listen here.
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Beyoncé, "7/11"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 13, Peak Date: Dec. 20, 2014
The BeyHive gets a peek into their queen’s wild side in “7/11” from the platinum edition of her 2014 self-titled album. Though the track never reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, it spent a hefty 20 weeks on the survey. Listen here.
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Destiny's Child, "Emotion"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 10, Peak Date: Dec. 1, 2001
Destiny’s Child continued their chart domination with the third and final single from Survivor. The trio put their spin on Samantha Sang’s “Emotion,” written by the Bee Gees’ Barry and Robin Gibb, and earned the Soul Train Lady of Soul Award for best R&B/soul single, group, band or duo along the way. Listen here.
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Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z, "Deja Vu"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 4, Peak Date: Aug. 12, 2006
The happy couple teamed up for their third collaboration on the first single from Beyoncé’s second studio album, B’Day. Bey fuses ’70s funk, soul and hip-hop, with the help of Jay-Z, in her fifth consecutive top five Hot 100 hit as a lead artist. Listen here.
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Beyonce & Shakira, "Beautiful Liar"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 3, Peak Date: April 7, 2007
Two worlds collided when Beyoncé and Shakira teamed up for the international hit “Beautiful Liar.” The dance masters shimmied their way to the No. 3 slot on the Hot 100 and won the Most Earthshattering Collaboration at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards for the music video. Listen here.
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Beyoncé, "Sweet Dreams"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 10, Peak Date: Nov. 7, 2009
Although it leaked months before its slated release as “Beautiful Nightmare,” Beyonce’s single from I Am… Sasha Fierce managed to peak at No. 10 on the Hot 100 and No. 2 on the Radio Songs chart in 2009. The electro-pop soundscapes on “Sweet Dreams,” in contrast to her previous singles, showcased Bey’s range of talent. Listen here.
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J Balvin & Willy William feat. Beyoncé, "Mi Gente"
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/GI for Coachella Hot 100 Peak: No. 3, Peak Date: Oct. 21, 2017
Bey shows off her Spanish singing chops and shouts out her hometown in a remix of J Balvin and Willy William’s “Mi Gente.” With more than half a year charting on the Hot 100, the 2017 smash earned Balvin his first top 10 on the chart. Listen here.
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Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z, "Drunk in Love"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 2, Peak Date: Feb. 15, 2014
In 2015, Bey and Jay earned Grammys for best R&B song and best R&B performance for their sensual and empowering collaboration “Drunk in Love.” The song, which some interpret as the husband/wife duo’s follow-up to their 2003 smash “Crazy in Love,” spent nearly half a year on the Hot 100. Listen here.
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Destiny's Child, "Bootylicious"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 1 (two weeks), Peak Date: Aug. 4, 2001
Destiny’s Child showed love to lady lumps and curves long before Fergie did, with the second single from Survivor. The groovy “Bootylicious,” which samples Stevie Nicks’ 1981 hit “Edge of Seventeen,” marked DC’s fourth Hot 100 No. 1. Listen here.
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Beyoncé, "If I Were a Boy"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 3, Peak Date: Nov. 8, 2008
Released alongside “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” “If I Were a Boy,” found Beyoncé at her most honest, drawing in both women and men. The single from I Am… Sasha Fierce skyrocketed on the Hot 100, peaking at No. 3.
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Beyoncé, "Halo"
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo Hot 100 Peak: No. 5, Peak Date: May 23, 2009
Within just three hours in the studio with Ryan Tedder and Evan Bogart, Beyoncé composed her third huge Billboard hit from I Am… Sasha Fierce. The power ballad peaked at No. 5 on the Hot 100 and earned a Grammy for best female pop vocal performance. Listen here.
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Lady Gaga feat. Beyoncé, "Telephone"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 3, Peak Date: April 3, 2010
Beyoncé becomes Honey Bee on Lady Gaga’s second single from Fame Monster. After Britney Spears reportedly rejected the Gaga-co-penned “Telephone,” the fashionable divas took it and ran with it, driving it up the charts and inspiring many Halloween costumes with the colorful and cinematic music video. Listen here.
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Beyoncé, "Me, Myself and I"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 4, Peak Date: Feb. 21, 2004
The third single from Bey’s first solo studio album proves a woman scorned sill possesses the power to win. “Me, Myself, and I” peaked at No. 4 on the Hot 100 and helped earn Beyoncé the songwriter of the year honor at the 2005 ASCAP Pop Music Awards. Listen here.
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Destiny's Child feat. T.I. & Lil Wayne, "Soldier"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 3, Peak Date: Feb. 12, 2005
The trio cemented their street and chart credibility by recruiting hip-hop heavyweights T.I. and Lil Wayne for the second single from Destiny Fulfilled. “Soldier” peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100. Listen here.
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Jay-Z feat. Beyoncé, "03' Bonnie & Clyde"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 4, Peak Date: Dec. 28, 2002
Before the success of Dangerously in Love, Bey notched herself another Hot 100 top five, without the ladies, by joining her man for their first song together, “’03 Bonnie & Clyde,” from his The Blueprint 2: The Gift & Curse. Listen here.
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Destiny's Child, "No, No, No"
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo Hot 100 Peak: No. 3, Peak Date: March 28, 1998
Destiny’s Child debuted impressively on the Billboard charts with their first single, creating a ripple affect of top fives for Beyoncé. “No, No, No” showcased the ladies’ vocal prowess and left an immediate mark on the music industry. Listen here.
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Beyoncé, "Naughty Girl"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 3, Peak Date: June 4, 2004
Beyonce’s disco-flavored fourth single from Dangerously in Love also marked the singer’s fourth top five Hot 100 hit. Although it didn’t reach No. 1 as previous songs had, “Naughty Girl” did take the bronze on the Hot 100. Listen here.
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Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
Hot 100 Peak Position: 1 (one week), Peak Date: July 17, 1999
Destiny’s Child made its presence known with its second studio album, “The Writings on the Wall,” and especially with with the first single. The female-empowered “Bills, Bills, Bills” became the ladies’ first No. 1. Listen here.
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Destiny's Child, "Survivor"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 2, Peak Date: April 14, 2001
Newly re-formed as a trio at this time, Destiny’s Child fought negativity with this triumphant anthem. Beyoncé penned the smash song after hearing jokes on the radio about the group’s internal changes. Not only did she sing “I’m not gonna give up,” she proved it when “Survivor” climbed all the way to No. 2. The song also won the group their third and so far final Grammy, for best R&B performance by a duo or group with vocals. Listen here.
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Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé, "Savage"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 1, Peak Date: May 30, 2020
A pair of Houston natives unite as Beyoncé joins Megan Thee Stallion for a remix of her viral smash “Savage.” Featuring an entirely new verse from Meg and trademark harmonies plus a shout-out to OnlyFans from Bey, the track spent 28 weeks on the Hot 100 and earned Grammys for best rap performance and best rap song. Listen here.
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Destiny's Child, "Lose My Breath"
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo Hot 100 Peak: No. 3, Peak Date: Oct. 30, 2004
Destiny’s Child came back strong after a three-year hiatus, showing off their dance skills in the music video for this hard-hitting, Grammy-nominated song. The first single from their fourth studio album, Destiny Fulfilled, “Breath” peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100. Listen here.
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Destiny's Child, "Say My Name"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 1 (three weeks), Peak Date: March 18, 2000
Destiny’s Child’s third single from The Writing’s on the Wall introduced two new members: Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin. The success of “Say My Name” showed the new ladies were welcome: The song was DC’s second Hot 100 No. 1 from their second album and scored Grammys for best R&B performance by a duo or group with vocals and best R&B song, Listen here.
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Destiny's Child, "Jumpin', Jumpin'"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 3, Peak Date: Aug. 19, 2000
The quartet version of Destiny’s Child conquered the club scene with the fourth and final single from the group’s second album, The Writing’s on the Wall. “Jumpin’ Jumpin'” peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100. Listen here.
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Beyoncé, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring Oon It)"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 1 (four weeks), Peak Date: Dec. 13, 2008
Though she already had nearly a decade of hits under her belt, Beyoncé took the world by storm when she transformed into Sasha Fierce on her third solo studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierce. “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” and its oft-parodied video found the leotard-and-heels-clad B literally dancing into a huge four-week run at No. 1 on the Hot 100. The song also earned three Grammy Awards, including song of the year. Listen here.
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Beyoncé feat. Bun B & Slim Thug, "Check on It"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 1 (five weeks), Peak Date: Feb. 4, 2006
A little rap never hurt anybody, especially not Beyoncé. Three of her Hot 100 No. 1s feature rappers, including her fifth longest-running No. 1 “Check On It,” featuring Slim Thug (and Bun B on the remix). Listen here.
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Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z, "Crazy in Love"
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo Hot 100 Peak: No. 1 (eight weeks), Peak Date: July 12, 2003
Beyoncé proved naysayers wrong in a huge way with the blockbuster success of her first solo project, starting with the first No. 1 from the album, “Crazy in Love,” featuring hubby Jay-Z. It’s one thing to nab the top spot, it’s a whole other echelon when you can park your song there for eight weeks. The song also earned two Grammys and a record of the year nomination. Listen here.
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Beyoncé feat. Sean Paul, "Baby Boy"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 1 (nine weeks), Peak Date: Oct. 4, 2003
Did you think “Crazy in Love” was a huge hit? Well, B topped that tune’s two-month run at No. 1 with “Baby Boy” just a few months later. The Sean Paul collab hit the chart hard — hanging out at the top for nine weeks. The song is Beyoncé’s second-longest-running No. 1 as a lead artist. Listen here.
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Beyoncé, "Irreplaceable"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 1 (10 weeks), Peak Date: Dec. 16, 2006
The Ne-Yo-co-penned, midtempo ballad struck a chord with listeners thanks to its theme of female resilience. “Irreplaceable” marks Beyonce’s longest-running No. 1 as a lead artist on the Hot 100 (with an astounding 10 weeks there) and charting for 30 weeks total. Listen here.
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Destiny's Child, "Independent Women Part I"
Hot 100 Peak: No. 1 (11 weeks), Peak Date: Nov. 18, 2000
Following the massive success of The Writing’s on the Wall, Destiny’s Child could have easily phoned in a track for the Charlie’s Angels film soundtrack. Instead, the trio released one of its most electric singles, an ode to “all the mommas who profit dollas” that topped the Hot 100 for an amazing 11 weeks — and Bey was just 19 at the time! Listen here.
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Ed Sheeran Duet With Beyoncé, "Perfect"
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Hot 100 Peak: No. 1 (five weeks), Peak Date: Dec. 23, 2017
The duet version of Ed Sheeran’s heartfelt love song “Perfect” with Queen Bey tops her list of biggest hits. “Perfect” spent six weeks atop the chart (five of those were the duet version, with Sheeran’s solo version topping the Hot 100 for one week) and a whopping 57 weeks overall on the tally. Her angelic vocals join in on the second verse, right before the duo come together in perfect harmony for the chorus. Listen here.