15 Hip-Hop, African & R&B Artists to Watch in 2025
This year's hip-hop & R&B artists to watch list is dominated by artists who encompass versatility from the worlds of hip-hop, R&B, and African music.
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J. Cole’s blog post sparks a bigger conversation: Can you really have it all?
Cole reflects on his struggle to stay consistent while juggling music, family and more.
Kanye West Allegedly Relapses On Nitrous Gas Amid Twitter Controversy & “Bully” Hype
Kanye West previously sparked fan concern over his alleged nitrous gas usage in August of last year, before his recent Twitter rants.
‘Billboard Unfiltered’: A$AP Rocky’s Not Guilty Verdict, Reviewing Drake & PartyNextDoor’s ‘$$$4U’
'Billboard Unfiltered' is back with a new episode covering A$AP Rocky's not guilty verdict along with a review of Drake and PartyNextDoor's album.
Irv Gotti’s Private Funeral Draws Stars from Hip-Hop and R&B
Irv Gotti's private funeral was attended by notable figures in the music industry such as Jay-Z, Fat Joe, and Angie Martinez. Read More
Doechii Calls Hip-Hop an ‘Intellectual Genre,’ Says Assumptions Otherwise Are ‘Rooted in Racism’
Doechii explained that hip-hop is an "intellectual" genre despite what she calls racist assumptions to the contrary. See what she said.
Experimental music meets hip-hop for inaugural event promoting healing from mass incarceration
Experimental musician Matthew Ryals' tour dates lined up with a first-of-its-kind Wellness Weekend using arts and humanities to examine the criminal justice system. The result is a "happy accident" melding musical styles at Illinois Art Station on Sunday.
A$AP Relli Reacts To A$AP Rocky’s Acquittal In Shooting Trial
A$AP Relli has spoken out for the first time after A$AP Rocky was found not guilty at trial of shooting him during a dispute in November 2021.
Ja Rule Mourns ‘Brother’ Irv Gotti with Tearful Tribute
On Wednesday, hip-hop came together to honor the Murder Inc co-founder’s legacy.
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