Drake Dominates the 21st Century: Billboard Names Him Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist, Cementing Unrivaled Chart Dominance In a monumental recognition of his chart-topping reign and enduring cultural influence, Billboard has officially named Aubrey Drake Graham, known globally as Drake, as the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. Thi...
New Music Friday August 29, 2025: A Powerhouse Week for Albums and Singles This past Friday, August 29, 2025, the music industry witnessed an avalanche of new releases, marking one of the most significant Fridays of the year. From chart-topping pop sensations to pioneering hip-hop legends, artists across various genres dropped highly anticipat...
Billboard has officially recognized Drake as the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century, cementing the Canadian superstar’s unprecedented dominance in contemporary music. This prestigious accolade, finalized following an extensive evaluation of chart performance from January 2000 through December 2024, places the global icon a...
Los Angeles, CA – August 29, 2025 – The Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles was alight last night as the music industry gathered for the prestigious 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, celebrating the architects of contemporary sound. The highly anticipated event paid tribute to the genre’s titans, bestowing the coveted BMI PresidentR...
LOS ANGELES – Global music phenomenon Lil Nas X, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, entered a plea of not guilty to four felony charges on Monday, August 25, 2025, stemming from a bizarre incident last week that led to his arrest and hospitalization. The Grammy-winning artist appeared in Van Nuys Courthouse to formally […]
The 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, held on Thursday, August 28th, at the prestigious Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, celebrated the titans of contemporary R&B and hip-hop music, recognizing the profound contributions and indelible impact of artists like T-Pain and GloRilla. This year’s ceremony highlighted the creative arc...
In a monumental recognition that underscores his unparalleled influence on contemporary urban music, Billboard has officially crowned Aubrey Drake Graham, known globally as Drake, as the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This prestigious title, determined by an extensive analysis of chart performance from January 2000 through ...
T-Pain and GloRilla Shine at 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards: A Night of Honors and Industry Tributes Los Angeles, CA – August 29, 2025 – The Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles was aglow last night as BMI celebrated the luminaries of R&B and hip-hop at its annual 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The evening’s highest honor, […...
Alhambra, CA – Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B took the stand this week, offering her account of a 2018 incident outside a Beverly Hills medical office that has led to a civil assault lawsuit. The hip-hop superstar vehemently denied physically assaulting a former security guard, Emani Ellis, maintaining that the encounter was strictly a verbal a...
In a monumental acknowledgment of his transformative impact on contemporary soundscapes, Billboard has officially declared Aubrey Graham, globally recognized as Drake, the number one R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This distinction, based on a comprehensive analysis of chart performance from January 2000 through December 2024, sol...
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