Billboard recently hosted its annual R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players celebration in New York City, bringing together some of the genre’s most impactful artists, executives, and rising stars. The exclusive ...

Awards season keeps chugging along, and the worlds of hip-hop and R&B are along for the ride. With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B ...

From relationship drama to landmark album anniversaries, the worlds of R&B and hip-hop were particularly active this weekend. On Saturday (April 25), Megan Thee Stallion set social media timelines on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Drake, PartyNextDoor, and Cash Cobain hit No. 1 with “Somebody ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Cardi B’s “Outside” debuts at No. 2 on both Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip ...

When the weekend rolls around, so does a fresh wave of beats. Vibe magazine, long a guardian of hip‑hop culture, has just ...

Summary Drake is Billboard’s No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century He had 30 No. 1 hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and 15 No. 1 albums Drake also leads with the most top 10 hits and ...

Tems Scores Fourth No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart With 'What You Need' - DancehallMag. Tems now has four No. 1s on Billboard's Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, and the ...

Memphis rap star GloRilla continues to collect awards and industry honors. In a year that has already seen her nominated for a pair of Grammys and win a BET award, “Big Glo” is now being honored by ...

From “Slow Jams” with Twista to “Excuse Me Miss” with Jay-Z, these hip-hop songs sample Luther Vandross in ways you may have never noticed.

Nashville's "Music City" nickname originated in 1873 after the Fisk Jubilee Singers performed for Queen Victoria. Nashville, best known for country music, also has a rich history and thriving scene ...

The removal of Kendrick Lamar and SZA‘s “luther” from the Billboard Hot 100 chart has reignited the heated debate of rap’s decline in 2025. The conversations are unsurprising when this is the first ...