Awards season keeps chugging along, and the worlds of hip-hop and R&B are along for the ride. With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B ...

From relationship drama to landmark album anniversaries, the worlds of R&B and hip-hop were particularly active this weekend. On Saturday (April 25), Megan Thee Stallion set social media timelines on ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A new music festival is coming to Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville next week. Sky Soul Festival features R&B and hip-hop music. Headliners include Anthony Hamilton and ...

Andrea Bocelli debuts on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for the first time with “Maria,” a Lil Wayne and Wyclef Jean track that samples his “Ave Maria.” SEVILLE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 16: Andrea ...

By Trevor Anderson More than 40 years after its release, Thriller yet again vaults Michael Jackson into the record books. The landmark album spends a 39th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on Top ...

In case you were wondering about longevity and what that means in Hip Hop today, then you should look at Drake and his Billboard Awards run. The Toronto icon made history again, earning the title of ...

It seems like the popularity of live albums has dwindled over the years, but many artists should still consider this art form in their catalogue. There's no doubt that live albums can make listeners ...

Hip-hop, which emerged from the streets of New York City in the late 1970s, has grown into a global cultural phenomenon. Its influence extends far beyond its own genre, permeating various musical ...

The late icon also completes a top two domination on the chart unseen since 1969. By Trevor Anderson Michael Jackson recaptures the throne on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart as his landmark ...

Memphis rap star GloRilla continues to collect awards and industry honors. In a year that has already seen her nominated for a pair of Grammys and win a BET award, “Big Glo” is now being honored by ...