Irv Gotti, the boisterous, smiley music mogul who founded Murder Inc. Records and was behind major hip-hop and R&B artists, has died. He was 54.

Suge Knight has claimed Tupac Shakur wanted to sign Aaliyah. The revelation comes as part of a series of interviews Knight has been giving from prison, shedding new light on Death Row Records’ history ...

Shaboozey had been releasing music for a decade when he broke through with his record-breaking hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” He’s ...

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"Slight Detour," an eight-song set of new music from Athens-based musician T.W.I.N., navigates the emotionally complex space ...

It’s a star-studded spectacle in place for the 18th annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) music festival with headliners New ...

Canadian rapper Drake indeed appears to be on the search for his very own better half in up and coming female R&B performers ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of R&B, a fresh voice is emerging that bridges the gap between classic soul and contemporary sound. Meet Citi Limitz, the dynamic trio from Chattanooga, Tennessee, who ...

The Weeknd's "Timeless" with Playboi Carti jumps back to No. 1 on one U.K. chart, keeping "Cry for Me" from debuting on top.

The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees list is out, and hip hop and rap fans have reason to celebrate with some of the genre’s most influential artists receiving recognition. Among the first-time ...

Throughout his career, Gotti played a pivotal role in shaping hip-hop and R&B, working with artists such as Ja Rule, Ashanti, ...

Shannon Sanders, an African-American South Nashville native and award-winning BMI executive director of creative, reflects on ...