Funkmaster Flex Adjusts Hot 97 Schedule, Veteran DJ Enuff Departs in Station Lineup Overhaul New York City’s iconic hip hop radio station, Hot 97, is undergoing significant programming changes that see veteran DJ Funkmaster Flex shifting to a new evening time slot, while longtime personality DJ Enuff has been released from the station. T...
New York, NY – September 3, 2025 – The landscape of New York City’s iconic hip-hop radio station, Hot 97, is undergoing a significant transformation as veteran DJ Funkmaster Flex shifts to a new primetime slot and long-time personality DJ Enuff departs after a distinguished 27-year tenure. These changes, effective immediately following L...
Introduction Dominique Jones, universally recognized as Lil Baby, has achieved a monumental milestone in his burgeoning career. Billboard, the authoritative voice in music charting, has officially named his 2020 album, ‘My Turn,’ as the undisputed No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Album of the 21st Century. This distinguished honor celebrates...
In a landmark recognition of his unparalleled impact on the music landscape, Billboard has officially crowned Drake as the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This prestigious title, determined by chart performance spanning from January 2000 through December 2024, solidifies the Canadian superstar’s position as a dominant ...
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is set to celebrate the titans and rising stars of R&B and hip-hop at its highly anticipated 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The prestigious event, scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Los Angeles, will honor GRAMMY Award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter T-Pain with the esteemed BMI President&#...
The final Friday of August 2025 arrived with a tidal wave of new music, showcasing the diverse and vibrant landscape of contemporary hip-hop and R&B, alongside pop’s ever-evolving sound. This New Music Friday, August 29th, saw highly anticipated projects from established hip-hop heavyweights and rising pop sensations alike, cementin...
Los Angeles, CA – August 29, 2025 – The Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles was abuzz with music industry luminaries as BMI hosted its 2025 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, bestowing its highest honor, the BMI President’s Award, upon the innovative and influential artist T-Pain. The prestigious ceremony also celebrated GloRilla with the BMI Im...
Los Angeles, CA – August 29, 2025 – The Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles served as the vibrant backdrop for the 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, an exclusive celebration of the genre’s most influential artists, songwriters, producers, and publishers. The esteemed ceremony, held on Thursday, August 28th, paid tribute to the creative...
The final Friday of August 2025, the 29th, proved to be a monumental day for new music releases, with major players across hip-hop and pop delivering highly anticipated projects. Headlining the diverse slate were Joey Bada$$, Sabrina Carpenter, and Ella Mai, each marking significant milestones in their careers. Joey Bada$$ Navigates Solitude w...
The music landscape is abuzz as Friday, August 29, 2025, ushers in a deluge of highly anticipated albums and singles, solidifying its status as one of the most significant New Music Fridays of the year. From established hip-hop titans to rising R&B stars, this week delivers a diverse array of sounds, while a major Billboard […]
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