Black Artists Comprise 'Billboard's Top 10'

Published October 9, 2003 at 6:00 PM HST

For the first time in history, all 10 acts on the "Billboard Top 10" are black. Nine of the 10 are rap acts, and the top spot is held by Pop/R&B songstress Beyonce and Dancehall Reggae star Sean Paul.

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