Billboard's Top 50 R&B/Hip Hop Artists of the past 25 years
#15 Beyonce
After enjoying success as part of Destiny's Child, which tallied three No. 1s on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs in 1998-2000, Beyonce has roared to solo superstardom, so far earning an even loftier five leaders, including such smashes as "Irreplaceable" (nine weeks) and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (12 weeks), and No. 1s on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums with each of her three studio sets. Despite her chart domination and high-profile celebrity status, Beyonce is not even the highest ranked member of her own household on this list. Her rapper/husband Jay-Z claims bragging rights ahead.
After enjoying success as part of Destiny's Child, which tallied three No. 1s on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs in 1998-2000, Beyonce has roared to solo superstardom, so far earning an even loftier five leaders, including such smashes as "Irreplaceable" (nine weeks) and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (12 weeks), and No. 1s on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums with each of her three studio sets. Despite her chart domination and high-profile celebrity status, Beyonce is not even the highest ranked member of her own household on this list. Her rapper/husband Jay-Z claims bragging rights ahead.