This New Music Friday, August 29, 2025, delivers a veritable smorgasbord of highly anticipated releases from some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B, solidifying the end of summer with a powerful collection of new music. Spearheading the wave are Joey Bada$$’s fourth studio album, ‘Lonely At The Top,’ Sabrina Carpen...
The 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards descended upon Los Angeles on August 28th, transforming the Fairmont Century Plaza into a vibrant hub celebrating the immense talent and groundbreaking achievements within the R&B and hip-hop music landscapes. The evening, hosted by BMI’s leadership including President & CEO Mike O’Nei...
The hip-hop landscape in 2025 is experiencing a seismic shift, marked by an unprecedented surge of teenage talent reshaping the genre’s sound and trajectory. For years, established artists have held sway, but a new generation, many still in their formative years, is now claiming the spotlight with raw energy, innovative flows, and a fear...
Billboard has unveiled its comprehensive ranking of the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums of the 21st Century, and the undisputed champion is Lil Baby’s critically acclaimed 2020 project, ‘My Turn.’ This monumental achievement solidifies the Atlanta rapper’s standing as a dominant force in contemporary music, placing his soph...
Billboard has officially declared Aubrey Drake Graham, globally recognized as Drake, as the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This landmark recognition is the result of a comprehensive analysis of artist performance on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, spanning from January 20...
Drake’s Unprecedented Dominance: Billboard Names Him No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century Billboard, the authoritative voice in the music industry, has officially declared Aubrey Graham, widely known as Drake, as the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This prestigious accolade recognizes his unparalleled impa...
In a bizarre turn of events that captivated the entertainment world, rapper Cardi B has emerged victorious in a peculiar lawsuit filed by a Michigan inmate. The prisoner, claiming affiliation with the Almighty Vice Lord Nation, accused the Grammy-winning artist of violating alleged gang codes through her highly publicized collaboration with fe...
Drake Crowned Billboard’s No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century In a monumental recognition of sustained chart dominance and cultural impact, Billboard has officially named Aubrey Drake Graham, universally known as Drake, as the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This designation celebrates an unparalleled car...
Billy Woods, a consistently acclaimed figure in the underground hip-hop landscape, has once again delivered a work of profound depth and disquieting beauty with his latest album, “GOLLIWOG.” Released on May 9, 2025, through Backwoodz Studioz, this album solidifies Woods’ reputation as a master lyricist and a fearless explorer...
Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, has broken his silence following a highly publicized arrest and subsequent felony charges. The musician described the ordeal as “terrifying” in a social media video, reassuring fans that he is “going to be OK.” The incident, which led to four felon...
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