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...
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...
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