Girlfriend Is Billboard’s Up-and-Coming R&B Artist of the Month for May 2026

The rising singer-songwriter talks about wanting to provide a "safe space" for listeners with her vulnerable and open music.

11 songs that showcase Babyface’s impact on R&B

The iconic producer’s catalog extends far beyond his solo hits, with writing and production credits attached to some of music’s biggest records.

Bay Area's R&B and Ribs gathering grows into global movement

What began as a Bay Area gathering centered on music, food and community has grown into a global movement.
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The Women Who Are Reinventing R&B

A group of young singer-songwriters have transformed the genre by looking backward, without getting stuck in the past. Here and below are seven of the many contemporary artists who are redefining and ...

Leon Thomas earns major music honor as ASCAP celebrates his influence on R&B

Grammy-winning singer and producer Leon Thomas will receive the ASCAP Vanguard Award for his impact on modern R&B and ...
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Billboard’s Top 75 R&B Singers Ranked

*Billboard celebrated Black Music Month and Juneteenth by unveiling its list of the 75 Best R&B Singers of All Time, spotlighting artists who have shaped the genre through vocal prowess, cultural ...
Rolling Out

Billboard unveils the 75 greatest R&B artists of all time

Billboard has unveiled its most comprehensive ranking of R&B excellence, expanding from 35 to 75 entries in its definitive list of the greatest singers in the genre’s history. The publication’s latest ...