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 ...
Los Angeles, CA – August 29, 2025 – The 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards celebrated two defining forces in contemporary music, recognizing the groundbreaking impact and enduring legacy of GloRilla and T-Pain. The exclusive, invitation-only ceremony, held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, honored GloRilla with the prestigious BMI Im...
In a closely watched civil trial, hip-hop superstar Cardi B has vehemently denied assaulting a former security guard, Emani Ellis, who claims the rapper physically attacked her outside an obstetrician’s office in 2018. Cardi B testified that the encounter was purely verbal and that she never touched Ellis, despite the security guard̵...
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...
The genre-defying artist Playboi Carti has officially announced his highly anticipated “Antagonist Tour,” set to electrify arenas across the United States this fall. Promoted by Live Nation, the 28-date trek marks Carti’s return to headlining solo shows since 2021 and serves as a triumphant celebration of his critically accla...
Los Angeles, CA – August 29, 2025 – The Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles was the epicenter of R&B and hip-hop excellence last night, as Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) hosted its highly anticipated 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The star-studded, invitation-only ceremony paid tribute to the artists, songwriters, producers, and publish...
The Reign of ‘My Turn’: Lil Baby’s Album Achieves Billboard’s Top Honor In a landmark moment for contemporary hip-hop, Lil Baby’s critically acclaimed 2020 album, ‘My Turn,’ has been officially recognized by Billboard as the number one R&B/Hip-Hop album of the 21st century. This prestigious design...
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...
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...
The 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, held on August 28th at the prestigious Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, celebrated the architects of contemporary rhythm and rhyme, honoring titans T-Pain and GloRilla with top career accolades. Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), a leading rights management organization, presented its highest honor, the BM...
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