Andre Washington

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 ...

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...

Apple Music has cast a global spotlight on the vibrant and evolving African music landscape, announcing its latest cohort of Up Next artists. The prestigious program, renowned for identifying and elevating emerging talent worldwide, has selected four distinct voices from across the continent: Kenya’s Toxic Lyrikali, Ghana’s Raevin, Nigeria’s E...

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...

Billboard has officially declared Aubrey Drake Graham, known globally as Drake, as the paramount R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This landmark recognition solidifies his decade-plus reign at the pinnacle of contemporary urban music, based on an exhaustive analysis of his performance across Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Al...