Chris Brown has reached a monumental milestone in his illustrious 20-year career, becoming the first singer to achieve 50 top 10 hits on the Billboard R&B Songs chart. This achievement adds to an already impressive list of accolades, including being the first artist of this century to chart Hot 100 hits for 20 consecutive years and the first R&B singer to have 50 top 40 hits, over 100 Hot 100 hits, and 20 RIAA multi-Platinum hits.
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His latest success comes with the song “Wait On It,” featuring Jeremih and Bryson Tiller, which has secured the number eight spot on the Hot R&B Songs list. This new entry solidifies Brown’s dominance in the genre, making him the first vocalist in nearly 12 years to reach 50 top 10 hits. Brown’s first top 10 success on the Hot R&B Songs chart was in 2012 with his feature on Brandy’s “Put It Down.”
Brown now holds a total of 96 placements on the Hot R&B Songs chart, maintaining his status as the most decorated artist in this category. Only Drake, Brown’s collaborator on the hit song “No Guidance,” has more top-10 hits with 54.
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This latest accomplishment underscores Chris Brown’s enduring influence and exceptional talent in the music industry.