You wanted lyricism, you got it. Here are two of the finest wordsmiths currently pushing hip-hop forward, Joey Bada$$ and J.I.D, who both grace the cover of XXL Magazine's Fall 2025 issue.

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He Wasn’t Man Enough (Nov. 22) and Breathe Again (2026) to celebrate sisterhood, second chances, and the beauty of Black women.

The singer-songwriter finished her debut album, If Not Winter, and landed opening gigs for System of a Down and Deftones. Now, she’s ready for more ...

Music always seems to elevate with each new decade and the 2010s was no different. During that time, streaming platforms like Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, and Tidal truly changed the way music is ...

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Wedding songs are an essential part of a couple's nuptials, and luckily, R&B artists have always understood the assignment. Between their soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, R&B music has the power ...

With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop - from a new Syd joint to Toosii and YoungBoy Never Broke Again's new ...

The Global Citizen Festival 2025 took place at New York City’s Central Park Great Lawn on September 27, 2025. The event brought together music, activism, and global advocacy in front of a crowd of ...

Anja Djuricic was born in Belgrade, Serbia, in 1992. Her first interest in film started very early, as she learned to speak English by watching Disney animated movies (and many, many reruns). Anja ...