Chart Brief: Chris Brown Tops Rhythmic Radio, Raheem DeVaughn Leads R&B Radio
Raheem DeVaughn secures the top spot on Adult R&B Airplay, while Chris Brown dominates Rhythmic Radio in this week’s chart analysis.
Welcome to Chart Brief, our weekly column tracking the latest movements across R&B charts. Each week, we analyze the 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
Raheem DeVaughn earns his second No. 1 on Billboard’s Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart with “You (20th Anniversary Edition),” a reimagined version of his 2005 classic. Ne-Yo also makes a significant move, jumping into the top 10 with “Up Out & Gone.”
R&B Streaming and Hot R&B Songs
Michael Jackson continues to dominate the streaming landscape, with “Billie Jean” spending a fifth consecutive week at No. 1. Meanwhile, Bruno Mars maintains his stronghold on the Hot R&B Songs chart with his hit “I Just Might.”
R&B Digital Song Sales
Following his passing on June 2, Peabo Bryson has seen a notable surge in digital sales, with multiple tracks re-entering the charts this week.
Mediabase Radio Charts
On the radio front, Chris Brown has ascended to the No. 1 spot at Rhythmic Radio with his single “Obvious,” taken from his latest album, BROWN. At Urban Radio, the collaboration “Good Flirts” by Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar, featuring Momo Boyd, claims the top position.
