What was Beyoncé’s first number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100?

Beyoncé’s first number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100 was “Crazy in Love.”

Released in 2003 as the lead single from Dangerously in Love, the song features rapper Jay-Z and was produced by Rich Harrison and Beyoncé. Its prominent horn sample, energetic chorus, and performance-focused music video made it an immediate signature of her solo debut.

“Crazy in Love” reached number one in the United States and several other countries. It became Beyoncé’s first solo single to top the Billboard Hot 100, although she had already achieved major chart success as a member of Destiny’s Child.

The track is often confused with “Baby Boy,” another Dangerously in Love single that also topped the Hot 100. “Single Ladies” and “Irreplaceable” later became Beyoncé chart leaders, but “Crazy in Love” came first. The song also won two Grammy Awards in 2004, including Best R&B Song.