R&B Singers React To Jacquees' 'King of R&B' Claims

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R&B Singers React To Jacquees’ ‘King of R&B’ Claims

Jacquees kicked up a LOT of internet dust when he claimed the crown of King of R&B earlier today. Obviously, several O.G.s (and J. Holiday) didn’t take too kindly to this new jack placing himself in the top spot.

But it wasn’t over! More R&B heavy hitters weighed in on the chatter of whether or not Mr. Trip Remix gets to throw his hat on the throne. First, let’s see what Eric Bellinger and Usher had to say about it all. Spoiler alert: it’s mostly giggling at the thought.

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Hit the flip to see what John Legend, R. Kelly, And Trey Songz and even Kevin Hart had to say about the matter. If not Jacquees…who do YOU think should be crowned the current King of R&B?

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John Legend had more concise and constructive input on the matter:

Of course, The Pied Piper wasn’t going to let any conversation about the younger generation pass him by…

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And Trey Songz simply had THIS to say:

The Dream kept his shade lowkey, but said wtf he had to say:

August Alsina entered the chat…

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And Kevin Hart (who we would think has a few other concerns at the moment, but ok) had this to say about who the king REALLY is: