Gatekeeping doesn’t become progressive just because you drop names.
R&B has ALWAYS had room for both the stadium/radio version and the experimental one. Treating commercial success like contamination and underground work like the only “real” thing is the actual narrowing.
Chris Brown & Usher very well on course to gross at least $400M from The R&B Tour.
R&B, @chrisbrown & @Usher
$209,857,503 Revenue ($8,071,442 avg.)
1,131,171 Tickets Sold (43,507 avg.)
$185.52 Average Price
26/56 Reported Shows
#Update
Davy Ben retweeted
.@chrisbrown is officially the first Black man in history to have multiple tours with over $200 million in ticket sales each ("Breezy Bowl XX" and "R&B").
The time has finally come. Chris Brown has officially transitioned from a “Global Hitmaker” to a “Legacy Touring Entity.” Missing the global hitmakers chart highlights a shift away from streaming longevity, but his massive stadium runs show where his true power now lies.
Full top 200 list is available here talkofthecharts.org/global-h…
It’s actually insane that in 2026, the “leaders of tomorrow” are using their data to slaughter each other over tribe and religion instead of holding the people in power accountable.
“They messed with the wrong generation”?
No. They just confirmed how stupid this one is.
Pitchfork rated Peppa Pig’s album higher than Bruno Mars’ The Romantic but somehow I should take them seriously? Yeah no.
🚨𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍: With 80,003,000 Total Equivalent Album Sales, Chris Brown officially surpasses Janet Jackson to become the 3rd best selling R&B artist of all time. Only Mariah Carey (200,981,000) and Usher (82,005,000) have sold more.
Via @chartmastersorg
Davy Ben retweeted
Two years ago, I published 35 reasons why the crown belonged to him. By 2026, the irreducible truth is absolute: Chris Brown is modern R&B's only true King. However, the most critical piece of his legacy remains unfinished.
davyben.medium.com/the-reluc…
If a "King" is defined by market dominance, endurance, and current box office power, the title belongs to Chris Brown. However, if your definition requires flawless artistic execution and a universally acclaimed magnum opus, then the throne is currently out of his reach.
Two years ago, I published 35 reasons why the crown belonged to him. By 2026, the irreducible truth is absolute: Chris Brown is modern R&B's only true King. However, the most critical piece of his legacy remains unfinished.
davyben.medium.com/the-reluc…
Chris Brown is currently the most dominant male artist in modern R&B. Calling Usher overrated is disrespectful and ignores why he’s firmly in the pantheon. This era belongs to Chris. He just needs that one classic to secure his own place in it.
Pedri’s form dipped at the World Cup and the consistency still isn’t fully there. I get that Flick is managing his minutes, but it hurts that certain decisive plays that should be second nature by now keep going missing. Not having a great game today either.