Chris Brown has earned yet another milestone as his latest track, “Residuals,” secures the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart dated Dec. 7. This achievement marks his 20th No. 1 on the tally, replacing GloRilla’s “TGIF” at the top.
With this latest accomplishment, Brown ties Lil Wayne for the second-most chart leaders on the list, each holding 20. Both trail Drake, who holds a commanding 46 No. 1 entries. Usher ranks next with 17, followed by Beyoncé with 13.
“Residuals” not only represents Brown’s fourth No. 1 of the 2020s, but it’s also his second in 2024. Earlier this year, in March, he reached the pinnacle with “Sensational” featuring Davido and Lojay, which reigned for one week.
Below is a rundown of Chris Brown’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart-toppers, ordered by their longest runs at No. 1:
- “Deuces” feat. Tyga & Kevin McCall, 10 weeks (2010)
- “No Guidance” feat. Drake, 10 weeks (2019)
- “Loyal” feat. Lil Wayne & French Montana/Too $hort/Tyga, 9 weeks (2014)
- “It Won’t Stop” (Sevyn Streeter feat. Chris Brown), 8 weeks (2013)
- “Under the Influence,” 8 weeks (2023)
- “Look at Me Now” feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, 7 weeks (2011)
- “Post to Be” (Omarion feat. Chris Brown & Jhené Aiko), 6 weeks (2015)
- “Go Crazy” with Young Thug, 6 weeks (2020)
- “New Flame” feat. Usher & Rick Ross, 4 weeks (2014)
- “Only” (Nicki Minaj feat. Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown), 4 weeks (2015)
- “Birthday Cake” (Rihanna feat. Chris Brown), 3 weeks (2012)
- “Hold You Down” (DJ Khaled feat. Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future & Jeremih), 3 weeks (2014)
- “All Eyes on You” (Meek Mill feat. Chris Brown & Nicki Minaj), 3 weeks (2015)
- “Shortie Like Mine” (Bow Wow feat. Chris Brown & Johntá Austin), 2 weeks (2006)
- “Kiss Kiss” feat. T-Pain, 2 weeks (2007)
- “No BS,” 2 weeks (2011)
- “Strip” feat. Kevin “K-Mac” McCall, 2 weeks (2012)
- “With You,” 1 week (2008)
- “Sensational” feat. Davido & Lojay, 1 week (2024)
- “Residuals,” 1 week so far (2024)
Currently, “Residuals” is also making waves elsewhere on the charts: it’s No. 4 on Hot R&B Songs (with a No. 3 peak), No. 6 on R&B Digital Song Sales (peaked at No. 4), No. 9 on Rhythmic Airplay (peaked at No. 1), No. 18 on Radio Songs, No. 27 on Adult R&B Airplay, and holds the No. 72 spot on the Hot 100 (after peaking at No. 59).
Produced by Eric Hudson and Blaq Tuxedo, “Residuals” is featured on the deluxe edition of Brown’s album 11:11, which arrived in April. The standard version, released Nov. 10, 2023, via Chris Brown Entertainment/RCA Records, debuted atop the Top R&B Albums chart.
Beyond the charts, Brown heads into the 67th Grammy Awards on Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles with three nominations: Best R&B Album for 11:11 (Deluxe), Best R&B Performance for “Residuals,” and Best African Music Performance for “Sensational.”
Last month, Brown received a fresh round of honors from the RIAA, collecting 18 new certifications, including his first diamond award for “No Guidance” with Drake.
Check out “Residuals” below.
