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

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Here's who produced the most No. 1s on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs in the first quarter of the century, as part of Billboard's yearlong retrospective. After wrapping the last century on a high note that ...

The hit leads Billboard's 100-position Top Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs of the 21st Century retrospective. Below, find a breakdown of the 2000-24 top 10. By Trevor Anderson The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” ...

Crockett grew up poor and got his start busking for tips. He's since played the Hollywood Bowl and been nominated for a Grammy. He talks music and plays songs from his new album, Dollar A Day. This is ...

4Batz, the 21-year-old R&B sensation from Dallas, has spent the better part of 2025 releasing music and getting new listeners hip to him. Earlier this year, 4Batz won his first award for best new R&B ...

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Sometimes the best new R&B can be hard to find, but there are plenty of great rhythm-and-blues tunes to get into if you have the time to sift through the hundreds of newly released songs every week.

As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, check out these 10 songs that have stood the test of time for 50 years Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty;Motown ...

The Sly & the Family Stone leader has died at 82. Here’s what to know about his brilliant career and crushing addiction. By Rob Tannenbaum In Sly & the Family Stone’s prime, from 1968 to 1973, the ...