Beyoncé's 'B'Day' has topped the Top R&B Albums Chart, while Chris Brown and Usher received congressional recognition. Meanwhile, Jelly Roll contemplates stepping back from touring, and Beyoncé's production prowess was praised by Jay-Z, who urged greater creative risk in contemporary rap.

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