Jill Scott's return from a long absence, and Brent Faiyaz's play for a mid-career pivot — offer opposing visions of artistic advancement in the genre.

With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from ...

For those who are Spotify loyalists and stream undiscovered R&B singers on the platform, undoubtedly, many are familiar with the hidden gem of an artist, Ballad. His honey-textured soulful vocals are ...

“This one’s for all the lovers in the house,” Elmiene purrs into the microphone. The sold-out room at Roulette sighs in recognition, a collective sound of content cutting through the New York City din ...

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 ...

The R&B world was rocked this week by the news that legendary singer D’Angelo has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 51. From icons to stars gone far too young, it has been a ...

James was discovered as a teen by talent scout Johnny Otis. Her career took off in the '60s with hits like "All I Could Do Was Cry" and "At Last." She died in 2012. Originally broadcast in 1994. This ...

Could London be the new hub for R&B? For years, music fans have wondered if R&B is doomed. Of course acts like Summer Walker and Victoria Monét continue to hold down the genre that’s so close to Black ...

The R&B world has had its share of heartbreak in 2025. As the clock quickly winds down on this year, the following is a look back at the stars and influential members of the R&B community who have ...

The revelation came on the heels of the singer being admitted to the hospital in January with pneumonia and heart pain, per ...