The final Friday of August 2025 brought a seismic shift to the music landscape, unleashing a torrent of highly anticipated releases from hip-hop titans, pop chart-toppers, and R&B stalwarts. This particular New Music Friday, August 29th, not only saw established artists dropping significant projects but also coincided with major industry ...
The vibrant landscape of R&B and hip-hop music will once again be celebrated as the 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards return to Los Angeles. Scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the prestigious Fairmont Century Plaza, this exclusive, invitation-only ceremony will honor the artists, songwriters, producers, and publishers...
Chicago, IL – Femi Adigun, widely known as the acclaimed Chicago rapper Femdot, is set to embark on a new academic journey this fall as he takes on the role of instructor at his alma mater, DePaul University. Adigun will lead a course titled “Chicago Culture Through Hip Hop,” delving into the rich history and […]
The final Friday of August 2025 brought a significant influx of new music, solidifying the summer’s robust release schedule with major contributions from established stars and critically acclaimed artists across the hip-hop and R&B spectrum. Friday, August 29th, saw the highly anticipated arrival of Joey Bada$$’s fourth studio...
The 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards celebrated a night of significant achievements and influential artistry, with GRAMMY Award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter T-Pain being honored with the prestigious BMI President’s Award. The gala, held on August 28, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, recognized T-Pain for hi...
Los Angeles, CA – August 28, 2025 – The vibrant heart of the music industry pulsed with energy last night as the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles hosted the highly anticipated 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The esteemed ceremony celebrated the titans and emerging stars shaping the soundscape of contemporary R&B and hip-hop, with l...
Chicago’s vibrant hip hop scene has a new academic voice: Femi Adigun, widely known as the rapper Femdot. This fall, Adigun, an alumnus of DePaul University, will step into the role of “Professor Fem,” leading “Chicago Culture Through Hip Hop,” a new course at his alma mater designed to explore the genre’s r...
In a headline-grabbing development that fuses the worlds of hip hop and global royalty, Moroccan-American rapper French Montana has reportedly become engaged to Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a princess of Dubai. The news, confirmed by representatives of the artist, marks a significant new chapter for both individuals, who ...
Billboard has officially declared Drake the undisputed No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century, solidifying his colossal impact on contemporary music. This prestigious recognition, announced in August 2025, places the Canadian superstar at the pinnacle of the genre, ahead of a formidable lineup of musical titans based on extensive ch...
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...
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