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 ...
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 ...
Naomi Sharon is extending her time on the road. The rising R&B-pop star, currently supporting Doja Cat on tour, has announced dates for her headlining No Sleep in Paradise Tour. The 19-date outing kicks off Sept. 10 at Castro Theatre in San ...
Raheem DeVaughn is back on top of Billboard. The singer’s latest single, “You (20th Anniversary Edition),” rises two spots to No. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart dated June 13. The reimagined version of his 2005 classic debuted on ...
Masego is hitting the road this summer. The Grammy-nominated artist has revealed the dates for his headlining Fix Your Face Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 40-date trek launches Aug. 4 at South Side Ballroom in Dallas. Maseo will play across ...
To know Inayah is to know she doesn’t really hold back when pouring her truth into music. The singer’s new album, Therapy Wasn’t Enough, out via EMPIRE, gives a raw look at the emotional homework done outside of the session room. ...
Naomi Sharon has revealed details about her sophomore album. The singer has announced No Sleep In Paradise will release June 26 via OVO Sound. “No Sleep In Paradise, Album 26th of June, Pre Save now! +++,” Sharon wrote in an Instagram caption ...
Chxrry knows exactly who she is. “I am a confident person, and it actualizes in my music,” she tells Rated R&B over Zoom. “I write my music and people really f**k with that.” At the time of our conversation, Chxrry ...
Tone Stith is more prepared than he’s ever been. He’s no longer allowing imposter syndrome to steer him away from what’s meant for him. “This is my leap of faith,” the singer tells Rated R&B, about his debut album, The ...
FLO does not play about their homegirls. Their latest single, “Don’t Break Her Heart,” warns their bestie’s potential lover not to mistreat them, or he will have to deal with them. “If you break her heart / I will make ...