In 2002, five artists — Ashanti, Eminem, Kelly Clarkson, and Nelly — reached number one on the American music charts for the first time. Seven singles topped the charts, the lowest number ever to top in a year. But what songs reached the number-one spot in 2002? Check out our list of all the number-one songs of 2002!
The longest-lasting number-one song of 2002 is Eminem’s “Lose Yourself.” The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for twelve consecutive weeks. Ashanti’s “Foolish” and “Dilemma” by Nelly and Kelly Rowland topped the charts for ten weeks. Rock band Nickelback’s best-selling “How You Remind Me” began its success in 2001 but continued its streak in 2002.
Number-One Songs 2002
| # | Month | Year | Song - Artist | Weeks #1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | February | 2002 | Always on Time - Ja Rule ft. Ashanti | 2 |
| 2 | March | 2002 | Ain't It Funny - Jennifer Lopez ft. Ja Rule | 6 |
| 3 | April | 2002 | Foolish - Ashanti | 10 |
| 4 | June | 2002 | Hot in Herre - Nelly | 7 |
| 5 | August | 2002 | Dilemma - Nelly ft. Kelly Rowland | 10 |
| 6 | October | 2002 | A Moment Like This - Kelly Clarkson | 2 |
| 7 | November | 2002 | Lose Yourself - Eminem | 12 |
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Although nine singles reached number one in the calendar year, two songs began their peak positions in 2001. These were “How You Remind Me” by Nickelback (2002 song of the year) and “U Got It Bad” by Usher. Therefore, they do not appear in the list.
The #1 Song of 2002
Nickelback’s “How You Remind Me” was the most popular song in 2002. The lyrics deal with the complexities of a relationship that is over, but the person’s past continues to affect them. Nickelback held the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart for four weeks. Partly as a result, the song was voted Best of 2002!
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