List of number-one R&B singles of 1997 (U.S.)

These are the Billboard magazine R&B singles chart number one hits of 1997.

Chart comparisons

 * Three songs reached number-one on the Billboard Hot 100/pop and the Hot Rap Singles charts: "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down", "Hypnotize" and "I'll Be Missing You".
 * Three songs reached number-one on the Rhythmic chart: "Don't Let Go (Love)", "I'll Be Missing You" and "You Make Me Wanna..."