R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Pooh Shiesty, J Hus, FLO, Def Soulja & More

With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from ...

Kendrick Lamar Is the Year’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist for the First Time

F or the first time in his career, Kendrick Lamar reigns as Billboard ’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the year, storming to the ...

With 'Folded,' Kehlani picks up first lead No. 1 on mainstream R&B/hip-hop airplay chart

Prior to "Folded," Kehlani landed in the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay penthouse via a feature on Cardi B's "Ring," which ...

R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Elmiene, Lexa Gates, SAILORR & More

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like Elmiene, Arin Ray, SAHXL, SAILORR, Lily Massie, Lexa ...

R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Stove God Cooks, Russ, Xowié & More

With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop - from a new Stove God Cooks banger to a sultry duet between AKIA and Aaron Page.
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Max B leaves prison after 16 years that changed hip hop

Harlem rapper Max B has officially regained his freedom after spending more than 16 years behind bars, marking a triumphant return for an artist whose influence on hip hop extended far beyond the ...