March 27 is a remarkable date in music, having hosted some of Hip-Hop & R&B’s most important events. It marks the birthday of ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from R&B/hip-hop artists like Jastin Martin and Mudbaby Ru.

Nashville is known as "Music City" for its diverse heritage. Meet some of the women at the forefront of Nashville’s hip-hop ...

"I Just Might" ties "That's What I Like" as Bruno Mars's longest-running No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart as ...

For the first time, hip-hop and rap bands TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue are touring together. See when they'll play a concert at the Iowa State Fair.

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 ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from R&B/hip-hop artists like Nia Smith, Destin Conrad, Ama, Brent Faiyaz, Brandy, Ty Dolla ...

Monica becomes Jack Harlow's first of four releases to completely miss the U.K.'s Official Albums chart as the set ...

Drake is Billboard’s No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century He had 30 No. 1 hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and 15 No. 1 albums Drake also leads with the most top 10 hits and total chart ...

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 ...

Lancaster hip-hop and R&B artist Ijah Anderson, who releases music as LASSAI, recently debuted her first EP, “Set Her Free,” on all streaming platforms. Self discovery and women’s empowerment are ...