Pooh Shiesty enjoys an immediate welcome reception on Billboard 's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, as he collects his first No.

Explore 19 Hip Hop and R&B artists who earned Best New Artist Grammy nominations, from Lauryn Hill to Doechii. See part one of the list here.

From SZA to Lil Nas X, these rap and R&B stars were all nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys. Some won, some lost, but every name made history.

Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...

The latest New Music Friday arrives as a powerful testament to hip-hop’s enduring ability to reinvent itself while honoring its roots. This week’s releases showcase an impressive spectrum of artistic ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like KeiyaA and Ilham. One question ruled last weekend’s cultural conversation: Am I the Drama? Doubling as the title of Cardi B‘s ...

Dec. 13 holds immense significance in the history of hip-hop and R&B. On this date, Beyoncé caught everyone by surprise by ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Post Malone returns to Billboard’s hip-hop tallies as DJ Khaled’s ...

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 TikTok hit spent 22 weeks on top of Billboard's R&B chart and the news comes two weeks after Richman claimed he is “not a hip hop artist.” He later clarified his words. By Mesfin Fekadu Tommy ...

Songs have gotten more repetitive and angrier since the 1980s, according to a new study, furthering research that suggested songs have gotten shorter, simpler and more negative over the years due to ...