First independent artist to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles Chart

According to Official Guinness Records,

The first independent artist to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles Chart is Brandy Moss-Scott (USA), with her single 'I Don't Really Know' on 22 June 2002.

For a complete list of 2002 records, please visit 2002 Guinness Records in United States.

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