Across
- 1. This clapback by a certain stallion debuted at #1 in 2024 following a high-profile feud.
- 4. This single from the surprise drop for the star’s pandemic album was a significant folk departure from her usual pop sound, debuting at #1.
- 6. This soundtrack song for Despicable Me 2 became a worldwide, slightly irritating, hit, and earned a 10-week streak at #1 in 2014.
- 7. This lead single from the singer’s 2019 pop bible was a moment for the culture, with a mean girls-style music video filled with celebrity cameos.
- 8. This breakout debut single from a so confusing, girl in 2013 went on to win two of the most prestigious Grammys, including Song of the Year.
- 11. This gorgeous ballad from a British icon topped the chart throughout the whole winter of 2015, becoming a meme-able staple in pop culture.
- 14. This smash from the most famous k-pop boy group of all time was an earworm for many in 2021, going on to receive a remix featuring Megan Thee Stallion.
- 16. Hannah Montana’s first #1 hit since shedding the Disney costume was a pop ballad highlighting her incredible vocals.
- 17. This country hit for this legend was a brand new sound for her in 2024, but immediately rose to the top following its Super Bowl debut.
- 18. This collaboration between two major pop stars was an upbeat comfort brought to many during the pandemic in 2020, going on to win the best pop duo Grammy that year.
- 19. This 2019 album track resurfaced during 2023 during this pop star’s best-selling tour of all time, reaching a new peak of #1.
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- 2. This British ginger man’s biggest hit was a dominant smash in 2017 for the third of his math symbol titled albums.
- 3. This devastating lead single from this young, pop-punk icon’s sophomore album became her third #1 in the summer of 2023.
- 5. This country hit tied Old Town Road as the longest running #1 hit of all time in 2024.
- 9. This ballad from the pop star’s appearance in an Oscar-winning movie peaked at #1 following its Oscar win, marking the first of her two Academy Awards.
- 10. This A-list collab became the longest running #1 song in 2025 so far.
- 12. With a title inspired by a certain kind of gem, this song became another addition to this female pop star’s longstanding list of hits in 2012 - (side note, WHERE is her ninth album?).
- 13. This raunchy hit between two female rap icons gained major virality in 2020, blowing up on TikTok before peaking atop the chart for 4 weeks.
- 15. This pop smash became yet another huge hit of hers for her third studio album, with a title showing the sound a lion or tiger would make.