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Welcome to Chart Brief, Rated R&B’s weekly column tracking the latest movements across R&B charts. Each week, we’ll break down and analyze the R&B artists making waves on the Billboard, radio, and streaming charts. This edition covers the charts dated June 13, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits via 24/7 airplay data from Mediabase and Luminate. No. 1: “You (20th Anniversary Edition)” – Raheem DeVaughn (LW: 3) THE BRIEF: Raheem DeVaughn earns his second No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart with “You (20th Anniversary Edition),” a reimagined version of his 2005…

Few forces have shaped modern music more profoundly than Black culture. From the earliest days of blues and jazz to the global dominance of hip-hop, R&B, and contemporary pop, Black artists have consistently driven innovation throughout the entertainment industry. The sounds, styles, trends, and creative movements born from Black communities have influenced not only music but fashion, advertising, technology, sports, film, and popular culture around the world. Yet while the cultural impact of Black artists is widely recognized, conversations about ownership and economic participation have often received far less attention. Music executive Larry Jackson has spent much of his career…

Cam’ron clarifies he didn’t forget his freestyle at the Dipset vs Lox Verzuz, he chose not to perform because the battle was already lost. Cam’ron recently cleared up a long-standing misconception about the Dipset versus The Lox Verzuz battle. The Harlem rapper explained that he didn’t forget his freestyle during the matchup, he simply chose not to perform it because the battle was already decided. During an appearance on “Talk With Flee,” Cam’ron broke down his reasoning using a basketball analogy. “I didn’t forget my freestyle. It was just too late for the freestyle,” he said. “It’s like when you…

Pexels.com royalty-free image #30831640, uploaded by user Zack McFly, retrieved from on May 20th, 2026. License details available at – image is licensed under the Pexels LicenseImmersive stage production is reshaping Hip-Hop performances by turning concerts into full-sensory environments where the music is only one part of what fans experience. The days of an artist with a mic, a DJ, and a spotlight are still present, but the ceiling has moved dramatically. From Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show to the elaborate production architecture that defined tours by Travis Scott, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z, the Hip-Hop concert has transformed into…

Ryan Davis isn’t just criticizing Tony Hinchcliffe. He’s arguing that today’s comedy may become tomorrow’s historical evidence If you know, you know. And if you don’t know, there may not be much I can do for you. But I have to give comedian Ryan Davis credit for saying something that a lot of people have been thinking about when it comes to the way comedy is being consumed and defended today. We’ve seen countless defenses of Tony Hinchcliffe, the controversial comedian whose political associations and provocative jokes have generated headlines for years. The most common defense is simple: comedy should be a safe…

Paramount+ has announced that Season 2 of Diarra From Detroit will premiere globally on July 29 with two episodes, followed by weekly releases through Sept. 9. Created by and starring Diarra Kilpatrick, the eight-episode season follows Diarra Brickland as she attempts to enjoy a carefree summer but instead becomes entangled in another bizarre Detroit mystery. What begins as a furniture recovery mission quickly evolves into a triple homicide investigation, a citywide treasure hunt, and a journey into the city’s criminal underworld. The returning cast includes DomiNque Perry, Bryan Terrell Clark, Jon Chaffin, Shannon Wallace, Phylicia Rashad, and Harry Lennix. Season…

Druski’s stepping up to the big screen in “The Catch,” playing security for Emma Stone in Universal’s rom-com hitting May 2027. Druski is on a roll right now, and Universal’s got him locked in for another major move. The comedy king just landed a starring role opposite Emma Stone and Chris Pine in the upcoming rom-com “The Catch,” according to Deadline. He’s playing Emma Stone’s security guard in this baseball-themed love story that’s dropping May 21, 2027. Director Dave McCary is steering the ship on this one, and having Druski in the mix is exactly what this film needed. The…

The San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks locked horns for Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, and it will go down in the history books. The Spurs choked away a 29-point lead, allowing the Knicks to roar back in the second half and win the game in the final seconds of regulation. San Antonio appeared to be unstoppable in the first half, dominating the Knicks on their home court in Madison Square Garden and silencing the crowd for much of it. However, with gutsy plays from Jalen Brunson, Jose Alvarado, and Josh Hart, the late-game heroics of…

Megan Thee Stallion collaborates with Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, and EJAE for the FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem. The song ‘DNA’ aims to bring people together through the shared love of music and soccer/football. The World Cup 2026 will feature performances by Madonna, Shakira, and BTS at the halftime show. John Nacion / Megan Thee StallionCan she kick it? Yes, she can. Megan Thee Stallion continues to show the world that heartbreak won’t stop this show. The Houston rapper can add being part of the FIFA World Cup’s official anthem. The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially kicks off today, June…

Teyana Taylor continues to collect her flowers. The award-winning singer and actress will be honored with the Icon of the Year Award at the 2026 BET Awards.  According to BET, the Icon of the Year Award “celebrates the artist who is defining this moment. This distinction belongs to the creative force whose work, presence, and vision are setting the tone right now – someone whose impact isn’t measured in years but in the undeniable weight they carry in every room, every conversation, and every corner of the culture they touch.” Taylor has been making a lot of noise in music…