In this week's edition of Rated R&B’s weekly analysis, we track the latest shifts across the industry’s most significant R&B charts for the week ending Sept. 26, 2026. This period is defined by a massive surge from Jhené Aiko and a milestone achievement for the group Sentury.
Jhené Aiko has effectively taken control of the R&B Streaming Songs chart following the release of Westside Whimsy, her first studio project in six years. Aiko occupies eight of the 15 available positions on the streaming tally, including a clean sweep of the top three spots. Her collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, “So Good,” debuted at No. 1, while “Ghost” and “He Belongs” followed at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. This achievement marks Aiko’s third song to reach the top of this specific chart.
On the radio front, Houston-based quartet Sentury has reached the summit of the R&B Radio chart with their latest release, “Don’t Mind.” According to data provided by Mediabase, the track secured 2,032 spins and reached 5.9 million audience impressions. This success marks the group’s third No. 1 hit, building on the momentum established by their previous chart-toppers “Only Human” and “Forever.”
Meanwhile, on the Adult R&B Airplay chart, Beyoncé maintains her lead for the third consecutive week with “Morning Dew (Donk).” The track has now become her third-longest run at the No. 1 position, trailing only her 2012 hit “Love On Top” and her 2022 collaboration with The Isley Brothers, “Make Me Say It Again Girl.”
Elsewhere in the charts, Eric Bellinger achieved a significant milestone by entering the top 10 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart for the first time with “Cry In Front Of You.” Additionally, Q. Parker, formerly of 112, added to his solo catalog with the debut of “Stare,” the lead single from his forthcoming project, Evolution of Romance, Vol. Two.
Bruno Mars continues to hold his ground on the Hot R&B Songs chart, where “I Just Might” remains at No. 1 for its 36th week. While Aiko’s new material has made a massive impact on the Hot 100 and streaming tallies, the enduring popularity of classic hits remains evident, as TLC’s 1999 anthem “No Scrubs” continues to hold a position within the top 10 of the R&B Streaming Songs chart.
The full scope of these rankings, which incorporate streaming activity, radio airplay, and sales data, reflects a dynamic landscape where veteran acts like Beyoncé and Bruno Mars continue to command high-level engagement alongside Aiko’s powerful return to the spotlight.
