Hip-hop and R&B have mastered the art of storytelling, blending emotion, rhythm, and visuals to create cultural moments that last. From heartfelt lyrics to cinematic music videos, artists and ...

Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs of the 21st Century recaps reflect ...

Among the highlights are upcoming performances by Tyga, BigXThaPlug and Fabolous, plus the weekly R&Bae Wednesdays anchored ...

Hip-hop, which emerged from the streets of New York City in the late 1970s, has grown into a global cultural phenomenon. Its influence extends far beyond its own genre, permeating various musical ...

Prince posthumously debuts "With This Tear" inside the top 10 on both Billboard's R&B Digital Song Sales and R&B/Hip-Hop ...

Lancaster hip-hop and R&B artist Ijah Anderson, who releases music as LASSAI, recently debuted her first EP, “Set Her Free,” on all streaming platforms. Self discovery and women’s empowerment are ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from R&B/hip-hop artists like Victory Boyd, Bellah, Jessie Reyez, Anella, Noah Guy, Fetty Wap and Earl Sweatshirt.

The first week of May 2026 has brought a flood of new hip-hop and R&B releases, headlined by Isaiah Rashad’s 'It’s Been Awful' and Lil Tjay’s 'They Just Ain’t You'. The month’s calendar is stacked ...

Last year, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar and NBA Youngboy were among the many who gave North Texas an unforgettable year of live entertainment, particularly in hip-hop and R&B music. This year, with ...

Yet again, Justin Bieber's "Yukon" from his surprise album Swag, misses out on hitting No. 1 on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B ...

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 total chart ...