RNB (song)

"RNB"
Single by Young Dolph featuring Megan Thee Stallion
from the album Rich Slave
Released	May 29, 2020 (2020-05-29)
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:31
Label	Paper Route Empire
Songwriter(s)	Adolph Thornton, Jr. Megan Pete Jordan Houston Willie Hutch
Producer(s)	Juicy J Sosa 808
Young Dolph singles chronology
"Sunshine" (2020) "RNB" (2020) "Blue Diamonds" (2020)
Megan Thee Stallion singles chronology
"Savage (Remix)" (2020) "RNB" (2020) "Girls in the Hood" (2020)

"RNB" is a song by American rapper Young Dolph featuring fellow American rapper Megan Thee Stallion, released on May 29, 2020, as the lead single from Dolph's fifth solo studio album, Rich Slave.^[1] The song was produced by Juicy J and Sosa 808.^[2][3]

Background

In March of 2020, Young Dolph announced his retirement from music, citing wanting to spend time with family as the reason. However, he later backtracked on his statement, announcing that he was going to put out an album on March 20 that month.^[4] Although the album was not released that night, he released the single "Sunshine" a month later, and released "RNB" in May 2020. The album was later released on August 14, 2020, under the title Rich Slave.

Critical reception

Wongo Okon of Uproxx complimented the track's "Southern magic" and "crisp one-liners".^[5]

Charts

Chart performance for "RNB"

Chart (2020)	Peak position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[6]	1
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7]	46
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[8]	17

Certification

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[9]	Gold	500,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Young Dolph Calls On Megan Thee Stallion For "RNB"". HotNewHipHop. 29 May 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
2. "Young Dolph links with Megan Thee Stallion for "RNB"". Revolt. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
3. "Young Dolph & Megan Thee Stallion Dropping Juicy J-Produced Banger Tonight". HotNewHipHop. 28 May 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
4. "Young Dolph Taps Megan Thee Stallion for New Song "RNB"". Complex. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
5. "Young Dolph And Megan Thee Stallion Boast About Their Riches On 'RNB'". Uproxx. 29 May 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
6. "Young Dolph Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
7. "Young Dolph Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
8. "Young Dolph Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
9. "American single certifications – Young Dolph – RNB". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 17, 2021.