Explore 19 Hip Hop and R&B artists who earned Best New Artist Grammy nominations, from Lauryn Hill to Doechii. See part one ...

From SZA to Lil Nas X, these rap and R&B stars were all nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys. Some won, some lost, ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like Elmiene, Arin Ray, SAHXL, SAILORR, Lily Massie, Lexa ...

Blackstreet scored a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit in 1996 with "No Diggity" featuring Dr. Dre, which spent four weeks at the chart's summit. It also enjoyed success with tracks including "Before I Let ...

Leon Thomas talks about his six Grammy nominations, his album 'Mutt' and how he's been repping for R&B showmanship ...

A new milestone in music history has emerged: the AI-powered act known as Xania Monet has become the first artificial intelligence–driven artist to appear on a Billboard radio airplay chart, reaching ...

BJ the Chicago Kid first learned what it takes to captivate a Lollapalooza crowd in 2019, when he performed on a Bud Light-sponsored sidestage called the “Dive Bar.” The platform may have been modest, ...

The Recording Academy unveiled its 2026 Grammy nominations Tuesday, revealing a landscape where hip-hop and R&B artists command unprecedented attention across the ceremony’s most prestigious ...

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has long been one of fashion’s most talked-about events, not just for the lingerie and wings, but also for the musical acts that bring the runway to life. What ...

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 ...

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