The early 2000s were a different time. A wild time, even. The music ranged from incredible to downright terrible. The trends in music back then were very different from what they are today. Quite a ...

The 2000s produced some major pop stars. These stars were earning unprecedented international fame. Their songs were everywhere. They had seemingly endless amounts of TV appearances, collaborations, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. The 2000s marked a transformative period for music, but not ...

Some songs hit different once you know the story behind them. Join us as we count down some of the most emotionally devastating 2000s songs whose dark origins and real-life tragedies gave them a whole ...