Eminem and Rihanna’s explosive hit “Love the Way You Lie” has now surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify. Released in 2010, the emotional duet remains one of the most memorable collaborations in modern pop and hip hop.
At the time, the song dominated global charts, spending seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Even today, it continues to connect deeply with fans around the world. Now, it becomes Eminem’s sixth track to cross the 2-billion mark. No doubt, it is a rare achievement for any artist, especially one whose career began long before streaming shaped the industry. After all, it only took the song about 3 months to gaing the latest 100,000 streams.
Still Gaining Millions of Streams
Even 14 years after its release, “Love the Way You Lie” has not lost its appeal. The track currently earns over 1 million streams every single day. That is a remarkable number for a song that first dropped over a decade ago.
Moreover, it stands among three Eminem tracks that curently gain over a million daily plays. The other two are “Without Me” with 1.23 million streams per day and “Mockingbird” with 1.06 million daily streams. Clearly, listeners continue to return to Eminem’s catalogue, whether for nostalgia or the raw emotion his songs convey.
Eminem’s Top 10 Most Streamed Songs
Eminem’s top 10 on Spotify highlights both his longevity and variety as an artist:
1. Without Me – 2.83 billion
2. Lose Yourself – 2.71 billion
3. Till I Collapse – 2.35 billion
4. The Real Slim Shady – 2.3 billion
5. Mockingbird – 2.27 billion
6. Love The Way You Lie – 2 billion
7. Godzilla (feat. Juice WRLD) – 1.79 billion
8. Smack That – 1.49 billion
9. Stan – 1.39 billion
10. The Monster – 1.29 billion
Together, these songs represent billions of streams and decades of musical evolution.
A Song That Stood the Test of Time
From the moment it dropped, “Love the Way You Lie” struck a chord with listeners. Its raw portrayal of a toxic relationship felt painfully honest. Moreover, Rihanna’s haunting chorus and Eminem’s emotional verses captured a kind of truth rarely found in mainstream pop.
Over time, the song evolved into more than just a radio hit, it became an integral part of a broader cultural conversation about love, pain, and recovery. Today still, millions of fans revisit it for its powerful storytelling and emotional honesty.
Ultimately, “Love the Way You Lie” crossing 2 billion streams is more than a number. It signifies the never-fading power of genuine emotion and timeless artistry.
