The Billboard chart team has assembled this list of the Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop artists of the last 25 years. The tally is based on actual performance on the weekly Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts from Jan. 5, 1985, issue to the charts dated Nov. 6, 2010 Not surprisingly, R. Kelly won the honor of being #1. R. Kelly has sold more than 34 million records worldwide, released seven No. 1 albums and twelve multi-platinum-selling albums, and has charted eleven No. 1 singles. In an industry dotted with one-hit wonders, the Chicago native has released a total of fifteen albums, including compilations and collaborations, plus nine platinum-certified solo albums. In related news, “When a Woman Loves” has drawn critical acclaim from mainstream media being the “No. 1 Most Added” at Urban AC radio upon its release. Love Letter will be available in stores and at digital retailers on December 14. Click here to check out the full list.
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