The Most-Streamed Music Videos in the U.S. on YouTube: A Look at the Biggest Hits

The days of sitting around watching music videos on MTV and BET are long gone but music videos continue to play a crucial role in shaping pop culture. YouTube has been at the forefront of this evolution and since September 2014, millions of viewers across the U.S. have turned to the platform to watch their favorite songs on repeat, making some of these videos the most streamed in history. Here’s a look at the top music videos that dominated YouTube in the U.S., their impact, and what made them so irresistible to audiences.

Old Town Road – Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus

Topping the list with a staggering 951 million streams as of March 2025, Old Town Road redefined genre boundaries with its country-rap fusion. The viral sensation took over the internet, fueled by TikTok challenges and remixes, becoming one of the longest-running No. 1 hits in history.

Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) – Silentó

With 689 million streams, this track became a cultural phenomenon thanks to its catchy beat and simple dance moves. Schools, celebrities, and social media users embraced the Whip/Nae Nae, making it a household favorite.

Life Is Good – Future feat. Drake

This collaboration between Future and Drake amassed 651 million views. The song’s storytelling, split production, and high-budget music video added to its appeal, showcasing two of rap’s biggest stars at their best.

Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson crafted a retro-funk masterpiece that remains a go-to party anthem. With 578 million views, Uptown Funk continues to dominate playlists and weddings worldwide.

Despacito – Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee

Before Despacito took over the world, it dominated YouTube in the U.S. with 524 million streams. The infectious reggaeton melody and international appeal made it one of the biggest songs of all time. It is the top streaming song on YouTube globally, but in the U.S. it ranks at No. 5.

Further down on the chart are the top hits

• God’s Plan #6 – Drake (522M streams)
• The Box #7 – Roddy Ricch (493M streams)
• Bodak Yellow#8 – Cardi B (493M streams)
• Sunflower#9 – Post Malone (487M streams)
• Girls Like You#10 – Maroon 5 feat. Cardi B (486M streams)
• Panda – Desiigner#11  (480M streams)
• Lucid Dreams #12 – Juice WRLD (467M streams)
• Havana #13 – Camila Cabello feat. Young Thug (451M streams)
• Trap Queen#14 – Fetty Wap (446M streams)
• Favorite Song#15 – Toosii feat. Khalid (429M streams)

The success of these songs proves the power of visual storytelling in music. From viral dances to cinematic storytelling, YouTube remains the go-to platform for music fans worldwide. These videos not only reflect the trends of the past decade but also set the stage for future hits to come.

Which of these songs do you still have on repeat? See top 50 most viewed music videos in the U.S. on YouTube below:

streams:

1. Lil Nas X – Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus): 951,507,521​

2. Silentó – Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae): 689,910,454​

3. Future – Life Is Good (feat. Drake): 651,293,529​

4. Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars): 578,452,376​

5. Luis Fonsi – Despacito (feat. Daddy Yankee): 524,972,509​

6. Drake – God’s Plan: 522,263,295​

7. Roddy Ricch – The Box: 493,537,250​

8. Cardi B – Bodak Yellow: 493,239,819​

9. Post Malone – Sunflower: 487,602,323​

10. Maroon 5 – Girls Like You (feat. Cardi B): 486,772,579​

11. Desiigner – Panda: 480,944,963​

12. Juice WRLD – Lucid Dreams: 467,079,406​

13. Camila Cabello – Havana (feat. Young Thug): 451,875,841​

14. Fetty Wap – Trap Queen: 446,698,626​

15. Toosii – Favorite Song (feat. Khalid): 429,648,712​

16. Mariah Carey – All I Want for Christmas Is You: 420,881,102​

17. Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us: 410,615,290​

18. Wiz Khalifa – See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth): 405,534,793​

19. Ed Sheeran – Shape of You: 390,502,908​

20. Cardi B – WAP (feat. Megan Thee Stallion): 387,293,948​

21. DaBaby – ROCKSTAR (feat. Roddy Ricch): 381,352,275​

22. Lil Pump – Gucci Gang: 381,101,081​

23. The Chainsmokers – Closer (feat. Halsey): 377,973,799​

24. Post Malone – Congratulations (feat. Quavo): 370,437,564​

25. Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like: 361,664,857​

26. Migos – Bad and Boujee (feat. Lil Uzi Vert): 354,872,963​

27. Teddy Swims – Lose Control (Live): 352,782,914​

28. Cardi B – I Like It (Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J. Balvin): 347,641,155​

29. XXXTentacion – SAD!: 338,415,711​

30. Tyga – Taste (feat. Offset): 337,727,380​

31. Halsey – Without Me: 337,646,341​

32. Taylor Swift – Shake It Off: 333,917,466​

33. Chris Brown – No Guidance (feat. Drake): 332,137,872​

34. Ella Mai – Boo’d Up: 323,481,409​

35. Travis Scott – SICKO MODE: 318,838,962​

36. Justin Bieber – Sorry: 316,055,092​

37. Kodak Black – Super Gremlin: 313,147,516​

38. The Weeknd – The Hills: 305,583,312​

39. Taylor Swift – Blank Space: 305,496,768​

40. SZA – Snooze: 303,045,141​

41. Rae Sremmurd – Black Beatles (feat. Gucci Mane): 296,115,423​

42. Yng Lvcas – La Bebe (Remix): 292,433,054​

43. Adele – Hello: 291,954,989​

44. Eslabón Armado – Ella Baila Sola: 291,079,259​

45. YNW Melly – Murder on My Mind: 290,941,552​

46. Morgan Wallen – Last Night: 289,522,922​

47. Benson Boone – Beautiful Things: 287,460,112​

48. Post Malone – Rockstar (feat. 21 Savage): 287,161,756​

49. Zach Bryan – Something in the Orange: 283,807,515​

50. Marshmello – Happier (feat. Bastille): 283,269,203