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Who's On Top of the R&B/Hip-Hop Chart
Bruno Mars' "I Just Might" holds No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for the week of Sept. 19, with Drake's "Janice STFU" at No. 2. Lil Baby and Kehlani also rank in the top five.
MusicKareen Lomax Steps Into Her Own Spotlight
Alt-R&B artist Kareen Lomax released her debut album "NAJI," a 13-track project exploring grief, identity and adoption. The Atlanta-raised artist previously wrote for Diplo, ZAYN, Leon Bridges, Maroon 5 and Syd.
MusicKendrick Lamar Helped AZ Chike Shape “No Rest for the Wicked”
AZ Chike said Kendrick Lamar offered sequencing advice that helped shape No Rest for the Wicked.
MusicAZ Chike's Debut Album Arrives
South Central rapper AZ Chike, a standout feature on Kendrick Lamar's "GNX," released his 14-track album "No Rest for the Wicked" on Warner Records. The project features JMSN and two appearances from Tyler, the Creator.
MusicJhené Aiko Lands Her First No. 1
Jhené Aiko's new album "Westside Whimsy" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 73,000 equivalent album units, the first chart-topping album of her career. The 20-track project features Kendrick Lamar, Larry June, Ab-Soul and Tyga.
MusicKirk Franklin and Karen Clark Sheard Deliver a New Gospel Collaboration
Kirk Franklin and Karen Clark Sheard bring choir-driven gospel power to “Thank You For Everything.”
Kulture AfricaSeyi Vibez keeps Nigeria at the center of his global vision
In an OkayAfrica interview, Seyi Vibez discusses SWAGUU, his Nigerian roots and carrying African culture with him as his audience expands worldwide.
MusicMacklemore Pledges $1M to Palestinian Relief, Challenges Kraft
Macklemore has announced a $1 million donation to Palestinian support groups and invited billionaire New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to match the sum. The move comes after reports surfaced that Kraft led a pressure campaign to remove the rapper from Ed Sheeran's tour.
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MusicKendrick Lamar Reunites With Jhené Aiko on “So Good”
Kendrick Lamar appears on Jhené Aiko’s “So Good,” from her new album Westside Whimsy.
MusicBeyoncé Expands “B’Day” With Unreleased Songs and New Collaborations
Beyoncé marked the 20th anniversary of B’Day with a 31-track digital edition featuring unreleased songs and collaborations.
MusicFAMU Homecoming Concert Lineup Lands
Florida A&M University revealed its 2026 Homecoming Concert lineup featuring Gunna, Summer Walker, T.I. and rising Atlanta artist Bellygang Kushington. The concert takes place Oct. 22 at the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center.
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SZA Says New Music Is Coming This Winter
SZA told a fan she plans to return with new music this winter after sharing a clip of an unreleased song.
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