Whoever said R&B is dead needs to recheck its pulse. For, this week marks the first time in nearly a decade the entire Billboard 200’s top 5 is made up solely of Urban acts (Hip Hop/R&B).
Indeed, Tamar Braxton, Drake, Future, The Weeknd, Fetty Wap, and, of course, pop queen Janet Jackson, are all in control of this week’s tally and waving the flag for Urban music high. This is particularly the case for the latter who, as reported here, will not only bow at #1 with her long-awaited 11th album ‘Unbreakable,’ but will also break a few records along the way.
As if selling out arenas and topping charts without any traditional promo isn’t enough cause to celebrate, the ‘Escapade’ diva now has a new distinct honor to raise her glass to. Find out what it is below and get your official chart check:
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