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The 21st Century Music Videos That Changed The Game

The 21st Century Music Videos That Changed The Game

With the century a quarter finished, let's look back at the best music videos from the last 25 years.

MUSIC + CULTURE

The Uproxx Guide To What To Eat At Coachella 2025

The Uproxx Guide To What To Eat At Coachella 2025

March 26, 2025by:

The Best Indie Rock Albums Of The 21st Century, Ranked

The Best Indie Rock Albums Of The 21st Century, Ranked

March 25, 2025by:

The Latest

Drake’s ‘Nokia’ Video Might Just Be A Step In The Right Direction

Drake’s ‘Nokia’ Video Might Just Be A Step In The Right Direction

March 31, 2025by:

Kendrick Lamar’s Comedy With The ‘South Park’ Creators Was Reportedly Pushed Back To 2026

March 31, 2025by:

Dreamville Fest Week 2025 Has So Many Free Events Before The Main Concert

Dreamville Fest Week 2025 Has So Many Free Events Before The Main Concert

March 31, 2025by:

Erykah Badu’s Eye-Popping Billboard Women In Music Ensemble Sparked A BBL Debate

Erykah Badu’s Eye-Popping Billboard Women In Music Ensemble Sparked A BBL Debate

March 31, 2025by:

Is Taco Bell’s New Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupa A Modern Fast Food Classic? Our Review

Is Taco Bell’s New Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupa A Modern Fast Food Classic? Our Review

March 31, 2025by:

Sufjan Stevens Announces A ‘Carrie & Lowell’ Reissue With A Demo Of His ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Song ‘Mystery Of Love’

Sufjan Stevens Announces A ‘Carrie & Lowell’ Reissue With A Demo Of His ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Song ‘Mystery Of Love’

March 31, 2025by:

Derrick Rossignol

Featured

Rolling Loud Has The Secret Sauce For Longevity In Hip-Hop’s Youth-Focused Culture

Rolling Loud Has The Secret Sauce For Longevity In Hip-Hop

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We’re In A Post-Boygenius Era

We're In A Post-Boygenius Era

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Playboi Carti Created Barely Controlled Chaos At Rolling Loud 2025

Playboi Carti Created Barely Controlled Chaos At Rolling Loud 2025

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Timothée Chalamet Is Ready To Be One Of The Greats

Timothée Chalamet Is Ready To Be One Of The Greats

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Jade Should Be Your Next Pop Star Obsession

Jade Should Be Your Next Pop Star Obsession

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Drake Throws A Pity Party With PartyNextDoor On ‘Some Sexy Songs 4 U’

Drake And PartyNextDoor Throw A Pity Party On 'Some Sexy Songs 4 U'

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The Story Behind Doechii’s Superstar Performance At The 2025 Grammys

The Story Behind Doechii's Superstar Performance At The 2025 Grammys

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The Best Musical Performances From All 50 Seasons Of ‘SNL’

The Best Musical Performance From All 50 Seasons Of 'SNL'

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My (Non-Anonymous) Ballot For The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

My (Non-Anonymous) Ballot For The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

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The Best Songs By The Kinks, Ranked

The Kinks' Best Songs, Ranked

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The Uproxx Music Critics Poll

The Uproxx Music Critics Poll

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Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance Was Bigger Than Drake

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Performance Was Bigger Than Drake

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Mereba Is A Bright Light In Dark Times On ‘The Breeze Grew A Fire’

Mereba Is A Bright Light In Dark Times On 'The Breeze Grew A Fire'

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David Lynch Gave Us One Of The Most Uniquely Thrilling Music Performances In TV History

David Lynch Gave Us One Of The Most Uniquely Thrilling Music Performances In TV History

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The Grammys Got It Right For Once

The Grammys Got It Right For Once

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LiAngelo Ball’s New Single Predicts The Future Of Rap, Which Sounds A Lot Like Its Past

LiAngelo Ball’s New Single Predicts The Future Of Rap, Which Sounds A Lot Like Its Past

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Sound Check - G-Eazy

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Fresh Pair: Rick Ross

Fresh Pair: Rick Ross

Can benny blanco Produce A Hit Cocktail?

Can benny blanco Produce A Hit Cocktail?

We Live For Music

The Best Albums Of 2024

The Best Albums Of 2024

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UPROXX Music and Philip Cosores

The 100 Best Hit Songs Of The Century So Far

The 100 Best Hit Songs Of The Century So Far

November 13, 2024by:

Philip Cosores and UPROXX Music

Charlie Puth Has Nothing To Hide

Charlie Puth Has Nothing To Hide

October 17, 2024by:

Megan Armstrong

Big Sean Deserves Respect On His Name

Big Sean Deserves Respect On His Name

October 9, 2024by:

The 2024 Sound + Vision Awards

The 2024 Sound + Vision Awards

March 6, 2024by:

The Best Of Entertainment

30 TV Shows We Can’t Wait To Watch In 2025

30 TV Shows We Can’t Wait To Watch In 2025

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Jessica Toomer, Jason Tabrys and UPROXX Entertainment

The Best Movies Of 2024

The Best Movies Of 2024

December 17, 2024by:

Jessica Toomer and UPROXX Entertainment

‘Anora’ Should Be Considered A Frontrunner For Best Picture At The Oscars

‘Anora’ Should Be Considered A Frontrunner For Best Picture At The Oscars

September 20, 2024by:

‘A Real Pain’ Writer/Director Jesse Eisenberg Isn’t Interested In Perfect Endings And Forced Catharses

‘A Real Pain’ Writer/Director Jesse Eisenberg Isn’t Interested In Perfect Endings And Forced Catharses

December 5, 2024by:

The Best TV Shows Of 2024

The Best TV Shows Of 2024

December 9, 2024by:

Jessica Toomer and UPROXX Entertainment

Styles Of The Times

How Tyler The Creator’s GOLF Line Reinvented Streetwear For Music Lovers

How Tyler The Creator’s GOLF Line Reinvented Streetwear

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SNX: This Week’s Best Sneakers, Feat. The Kobe 9 Elite High Protro Bright Crimson, Jordan 11 Legend Blue & More

SNX: This Week’s Best Sneakers, Feat. The Kobe 9 Elite High Protro Bright Crimson, Jordan 11 Legend Blue & More

December 11, 2024by:

Style Watch: The Fits You Need For Final Days Of Winter & The Early Days Of Spring

Style Watch: The Fits You Need For Final Days Of Winter & The Early Days Of Spring

March 2, 2024by:

The Signature Sneakers Of The Biggest Artists On Earth, Ranked

The Signature Sneakers Of The Biggest Artists On Earth, Ranked

January 30, 2024by:

The Style Hot List: The Brands, Fashion, & People You Need To Know

The Style Hot List: The Brands, Fashion, & People You Need To Know

September 29, 2023by:

As The NBA Turns

The Best In Basketball In 2024

The Best In Basketball In 2024

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Bill DiFilippo and Robby Kalland

24 Hip-Hop Lyrics That Reference Kobe Bryant

24 Hip-Hop Lyrics That Reference Kobe Bryant

November 15, 2024by:

Bill DiFilippo and Robby Kalland

The Boston Celtics Biggest Challenge Will Be Themselves

The Boston Celtics Biggest Challenge Will Be Themselves

March 5, 2024by:

Charles Barkley On All-Star Saturday Night Memories And Regrettable Fashion Choices

Charles Barkley On All-Star Saturday Night Memories And Regrettable Fashion Choices

February 15, 2024by:

Giannis Antetokounmpo Talks About Why Comfort Is Just As Important As Pressure

Giannis Antetokounmpo Talks About Why Comfort Is Just As Important As Pressure

February 15, 2024by:

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We Tasted And Ranked Rabbit Hole’s Core Whiskey Lineup

We Tasted And Ranked Rabbit Hole’s Core Whiskey Lineup

March 31, 2025by:

Frank Dobbins III

The Best Vinyl Releases Of March 2025

The Best Vinyl Releases Of March 2025

March 31, 2025by:

Derrick Rossignol

All The Best New Music From This Week That You Need To Hear

All The Best New Music From This Week That You Need To Hear

March 31, 2025by:

Derrick Rossignol

The 2025 Soundside Music Festival Taps The Killers And Hozier As Headliners

The 2025 Soundside Music Festival Taps The Killers And Hozier As Headliners

March 31, 2025by:

Derrick Rossignol

Cody Rhodes Promises Travis Scott Will Be Getting A ‘Receipt’ If He Returns To WWE

Cody Rhodes Promises Travis Scott Will Be Getting A ‘Receipt’ If He Returns To WWE

March 31, 2025by:

J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Has Always Kept It In The Family

J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Has Always Kept It In The Family

March 31, 2025by:

Miley Cyrus Drops The Cinematic Video For Her Dynamic ‘Something Beautiful’ Title Track

Miley Cyrus Drops The Cinematic Video For Her Dynamic ‘Something Beautiful’ Title Track

March 31, 2025by:

Derrick Rossignol

Elliott Wilson Names The 21st Century Hip-Hop Champions

Elliott Wilson Names The 21st Century Hip-Hop Champions

March 31, 2025by:

GloRilla, Gunna, And A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Lead The Summer Jam 2025 Lineup

GloRilla, Gunna, And A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Lead The Summer Jam 2025 Lineup

March 31, 2025by:

Derrick Rossignol

Doechii Explains Why Her GLAAD Award Is Her ‘Warmest Win’ Yet Amid A ‘Transformative’ Year

Doechii Explains Why Her GLAAD Award Is Her ‘Warmest Win’ Yet Amid A ‘Transformative’ Year

March 31, 2025by:

Derrick Rossignol

Steven Hyden’s Favorite Music Of March 2025

Steven Hyden’s Favorite Music Of March 2025

March 31, 2025by:

Zach Braff Wrapped Up The ‘Garden State’ Anniversary Concert With An All-Star Cover Of Tom Petty’s ‘Free Fallin”

Zach Braff Wrapped Up The ‘Garden State’ Anniversary Concert With An All-Star Cover Of Tom Petty’s ‘Free Fallin”

March 31, 2025by:

Derrick Rossignol

Rick Ross, Trina, And Trick Daddy Will Be Honored With Street Name Dedications In Miami

Rick Ross, Trina, And Trick Daddy Will Be Honored With Street Name Dedications In Miami

March 30, 2025by:

Flisadam Pointer

Big Boi’s First Solo Album In Eight Years Is Officially On The Way, Thanks To A Slight Nudge From Killer Mike

Big Boi’s First Solo Album In Eight Years Is Officially On The Way, Thanks To A Slight Nudge From Killer Mike

March 30, 2025by:

Flisadam Pointer

A Taylor Swift And Lil Nas X Collaboration Fell Through Over A Minor ‘Vibe’ Misalignment, So Says The Rapper

A Taylor Swift And Lil Nas X Collaboration Fell Through Over A Minor ‘Vibe’ Misalignment, So Says The Rapper

March 30, 2025by:

Flisadam Pointer

Morgan Wallen Used His ‘SNL’ Performance Of ‘Just In Case’ To Tease ‘I’m The Problem’ Tracklist

Morgan Wallen Used His ‘SNL’ Performance Of ‘Just In Case’ To Tease ‘I’m The Problem’ Tracklist

March 30, 2025by:

Flisadam Pointer

Morgan Wallen’s Performance Of ‘I’m The Problem’ On ‘SNL’ Was An Uncomfortable Reminder Of Self-Accountability

Morgan Wallen’s Performance Of ‘I’m The Problem’ On ‘SNL’ Was An Uncomfortable Reminder Of Self-Accountability

March 30, 2025by:

Flisadam Pointer

Morgan Wallen’s Abrupt Exit During ‘SNL’ Closing Credits Was Intentional, Or So He Suggests In A Cryptic Post

Morgan Wallen’s Abrupt Exit During ‘SNL’ Closing Credits Was Intentional, Or So He Suggests In A Cryptic Post

March 30, 2025by:

Flisadam Pointer

‘The Bear’ Season 4: Everything To Know About The Return Of TV’s Most Anxiety-Inducing Show (March 2025 Update)

‘The Bear’ Season 4: Everything To Know About The Return Of TV’s Most Anxiety-Inducing Show (March 2025 Update)

March 30, 2025by:

What’s Popular On Streaming

What’s Popular On Streaming

March 30, 2025by: