TLC's single No Scrubs ended its run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay charts in 1999.

Birthday of soul singer Luther Vandross (born 1951), whose work from the 1990s and 00s defined R&B ballads.

R. Kelly's 1998 album R achieved 6x platinum status in the U.S. in the year 2000.

Toni Braxton's single ‘Un-Break My Heart’ ended its run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1996.

In 2004, Alicia Keys' album Songs in A Minor was certified 7x platinum in the United States.

Mariah Carey released her single Hero in the U.S. in 1993.

Boyz II Men's single I'll Make Love to You ended its run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1994.

Mary J. Blige released her album ‘No More Drama’ in 2001.

In 2001, R&B singer Joe's single Stutter (featuring Mystikal) achieved gold status in the US.

In 2002, Nelly's single Hot in Herre was certified platinum in the US.