In a monumental recognition of enduring impact and chart dominance, Billboard has officially declared Lil Baby’s 2020 opus, ‘My Turn,’ as the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Album of the 21st Century. This prestigious accolade, compiled by the venerable music industry authority, underscores the album’s unparalleled performance a...
The final Friday of August 2025 arrives with a robust slate of new music, delivering highly anticipated albums and singles across the hip-hop, R&B, and pop landscapes. This week’s New Music Friday is headlined by significant releases from rap titan Joey Bada$$, pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter, and R&B darling Ella Mai, alongside comp...
Billboard has officially declared Aubrey Graham, globally recognized as Drake, as the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This prestigious ranking, released in August 2025, reflects an exhaustive analysis of artist performance on Billboard’s core R&B and hip hop charts from January 2000 through December 2024, cementin...
In a landmark recognition of his unparalleled impact and enduring success, Billboard has officially crowned Aubrey Graham, known globally as Drake, as the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This prestigious designation, compiled through a comprehensive analysis of chart performance from January 2000 through December 2024, solid...
Los Angeles, CA – August 29, 2025 – Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has been honored with the prestigious title of Publisher of the Year at the 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards ceremony. The event, held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, celebrated the artists, songwriters, producers, and publishers who have defined the year’s mos...
In a resounding legal victory, Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Cardi B has been found not liable in a civil lawsuit filed by former security guard Emani Ellis. Ellis had accused the rapper of assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress during a confrontation outside a Beverly Hills obstetrician’s office in February 2...
The Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles was abuzz with energy on August 28, 2025, as BMI celebrated the architects of contemporary music at the 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The prestigious event honored two titans of the genre: T-Pain, who received the BMI President’s Award, and GloRilla, presented with the BMI Impact Award. The c...
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...
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