Chris Brown is showing appreciation to everyone who participated in the viral “Residuals” verse challenge. On Wednesday (March 12), the R&B superstar took to Instagram Stories to express his gratitude to fans and fellow artists for their contributions.
@tank I issue you a challenge in honor of @chrisbrownofficial 11:11 being the best R&B album in the world and “Residuals” being the best R&B song in the world! You up for the challenge? I AM! #ResidualsVerseChallenge R&B MONEY
♬ original sound – Tank
“I’m glad it’s giving people the opportunity to be seen and heard,” Brown wrote. He added, “Real R&B isn’t dead, and I thank you for showing me that.” His words resonate with sentiments shared by many in the industry, including Muni Long, who has praised the genre’s resurgence.
How the “Residuals” Challenge Took Over the Internet
The viral challenge was initiated by R&B veteran Tank, who set the stage by posting his own verse. In his post, he declared Chris Brown’s 11:11 as the best R&B album and “Residuals” as the best R&B song in the world. His verse raised the bar and sparked a wave of responses from both rising and established singers eager to showcase their vocal prowess.
Since its launch, the challenge has seen participation from a mix of talented artists. WanMor, Mario, Trevor Jackson, and Jacob Latimore have all delivered impressive renditions, proving that male vocalists in R&B are still thriving. Latimore’s verse even ignited speculation about his rumored breakup with Serayah. Meanwhile, female artists like Rileyy Lanez and Yelly have added their unique touch to the challenge, bringing much-needed diversity to the conversation.
