Here, five writers with roots and homes across the continent and diaspora sift through a wide world of sounds for some of the ...

R&B icon Don Bryant, who died Dec. 26, had returned to the spotlight in recent years with releases that earned him his first ...

If we had to summarize Beyoncé's fashion in one word, it would be bold. Her unique choices have mostly panned out — in 2016, ...

As happens with most music genres, reports of R&B's demise have always been underconsidered and premature. Still, the ...

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- K-pop singer-rapper Yoon Mi-rae will release her new digital single "Breath" at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, ...

Scientific studies claim that modern music has become simpler than ever before, both lyrically and musically. But are they ...

A deep dive into The Weeknd’s net worth, examining the revenue streams behind his success and addressing the big question: is ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook A member of R&B royalty has died. Antone “Chubby” Tavares has passed away. In a Facebook post, the ...

Ahead of the full reveal on Dec. 9 — after the Billboard 2025 No. 1s Livestream, hosted by Druski — check out three R&B/hip-hop top 10s. By Keith Caulfield The full list of Billboard’s 2025 year-end ...

Billboard's R&B/hip-hop team reveals the talented players who made major impressions this year. ‘Tis the season again: to make a list, check it twice (and a couple more times for good measure) and ...