It’s hard to think of a current musician who has had a greater impact on how R&B sounds today than SZA. Currently one of the most visible and versatile figures in music, the artist born Solána Imani ...

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 ...

His attorneys, who were pushed out of the case months before the trial, are blaming the others for the loss. By Neena Rouhani R&B/Hip-Hop Reporter On Sept. 28, shortly after a jury found R. Kelly ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article features language that may be hurtful to readers. On an April episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the host used a slur within the first 45 seconds of the show. “The word ...

R.B. Kitaj, "Synchromy with F.B. – General of hot desire" (1968–69), diptych, oil on canvas, both 60 x 36 inches (all images courtesy Piano Nobile Gallery) LONDON — How European a painter was Ron ...