The long and objectively impressive history of the Em classic’s success is well-documented, but here’s a brief recap for those who may be unaware: The track proved to be Em’s first No. 1 on the Hot 100, where it spent 12 weeks in the top spot and 24 total weeks on the chart. It later won two Grammys (Best Rap Song and Best Rap Solo Performance), then made history with its Oscar win for Best Original Song. As of March 2022, the RIAA had certified the track as 13-times Platinum.
Meanwhile, the “Lose Yourself”-featuring Curtain Call: The Hits, a compilation, has spent 685 weeks on the Billboard 200 albums chart, most recently jumping two spots to No. 49 despite the collection having been released nearly 20 years ago. In short, the song remains a monster of a hit and is frequently included in discussions of the greatest (and most sustaining) songs of all time.
