According to a Rolling Stone article, as of 2023, the popular R&B and Rap songs on TikTok include: 1) "Escapism" by Raye: The British rising star had a breakthrough when a sped-up version of "Escapism" blew up on TikTok. The song has been used in various types of content, including makeup transformations, Get Ready With Me clips, day-in-the-life compilations, and classic dance videos. The song peaked at Number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100​1​. 2) "Die for You" by the Weeknd: This song has been trending for months on TikTok, despite being released five years ago. After the song became ubiquitous on the app, the Weeknd included it on the setlist of his 2022 tour. He previewed a still-unreleased remix with SZA in October 2021, and earlier this year, released an official version with Ariana Grande that climbed the charts​2​. 3) "Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2" by PinkPantheress feat. Ice Spice: The London pop star and the New York rapper were both expanding their TikTok fandoms before collaborating on this massive track. The song is widely used for anime girl cosplay content and also inspired a mini dance challenge​3​. KEYBOX ** THE NUMBERS AT THE END OF EACH SENTENCE REPRESENT THE LINKS SUPPORTED BY A SOURCE **