TLC Has Entered Billboard Global Charts
The R&B group earned its first positions on the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts with No Scrubs.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in R&B
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TLC has officially entered the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts for the first time. This milestone follows the recent surge of their hit song No Scrubs on streaming platforms.
Why it matters
The resurgence of legacy hits is increasingly driven by short-form video apps that introduce older tracks to younger audiences. These platforms often fuel chart performance through viral dance trends and strategic playlist placements.
No Scrubs reached No. 7 on the R&B Streaming Songs chart and debuted at No. 15 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs chart. These figures follow the group's previous peak of No. 10 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming chart in October 2013.
The players
TLC
TLC is an American R&B girl group known for numerous hit singles and major cultural influence since the 1990s.
The details
The song's success highlights the power of modern digital consumption in revitalizing classic tracks. Beyond these new global entries, older TLC hits like Creep and Waterfalls have previously charted on the R&B Streaming Songs chart at positions 13 and 21, respectively.
Timeline
TLC reached No. 10 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs chart in October 2013.
No Scrubs debuted on the R&B Streaming Songs chart the week of September 13, 2026.
TLC entered the Billboard Global charts the week of September 20, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This achievement reflects how viral trends on short-form video apps are reshaping the streaming landscape for legacy acts. It illustrates a larger shift in the music industry where digital engagement on video platforms directly dictates performance on long-standing global charts.
Listeners can find the trending track on major streaming services as it continues to climb R&B-specific charts. This digital availability makes it easier for fans to access the group's discography alongside newer viral content.
The takeaway
Legacy artists can reach new generations of fans by leveraging the algorithms of short-form video platforms. These viral moments prove that classic hits remain highly competitive in the modern streaming economy.
Further reading
For more on the current landscape of classic hits finding new life on the charts, visit the R&B section.
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