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Ed Wright, ‘Forward Thinker’ Who Helped Shape the Modern Music Industry, Dies at 82
The pioneering executive also played a pivotal role in establishing June as Black Music Month. → Read More
Rebirth of a Bad Boy: Diddy Explains Handing Over Publishing Rights & Reveals His ‘Total Truth’
The multihyphenate mogul on why his new album will unify R&B, the ‘Verzuz’ battle he wants to see, and feeling like “a 26-year-old in a 53-year-old body.” → Read More
Lil Wayne: Photos From the Billboard Cover Shoot
Lil Wayne: Photos from the Billboard cover shoot on the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. → Read More
Jill Scott Takes L.A. Fans Back to Day One With ‘Who Is Jill Scott?’ Anniversary Tour
Grammy winner’s stop at the Hollywood Bowl also featured opener the Adam Blackstone Band → Read More
CNN’s ‘Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom’: See 2023 Performance Photos of Nelly, Chloe Bailey & More
Airing on both CNN and OWN, the live concert telecast was staged at LA venue the Greek Theatre and boasted an array of music stars. → Read More
Ledisi, Raphael Saadiq, Big Freedia and Digable Planets Help Close Second Day of Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival
The annual two-day event with host Arsenio Hall also welcomed Samara Joy, St. Paul and the Broken Bones and Bell Biv DeVoe, among other performers. → Read More
Erykah Badu Gives Master Class in Neo-Soul & Hip-Hop at Los Angeles Concert
The Grammy-winning artist performed at the Crypto.com Arena on June 17 as part of her Unfollow Me tour. → Read More
Billboard Introduces New Industry-Voted Award for Annual R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players List
Voting for the inaugural R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players’ Choice Award is now open. → Read More
Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players’ Choice Award: Vote for the Most Impactful Executive
The peer-voted award allows the music industry to participate in Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players ranking of the genres’ most influential executives. → Read More
Queen Latifah, Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes & Jermaine Dupri Named 2023 Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame Honorees
Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame announces 2023 honorees, which includes Queen Latifah, Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes and Jermaine Dupri. → Read More
Amazon’s Amp Premieres Emerging Artist Program ‘The Come Up’
Live audio show will focus on Atlanta-based hip-hop talent with hosts Kenny Burns, Big Bank, DJ Kash, Paige Shari and Su Solo. → Read More
Black Music Month Is Here to Stay: Co-Founders Celebrate Biden’s Presidential Proclamation Locking In the Name
Kenneth Gamble & Dyana Williams talk about the “joyful moment” they found out about the White House’s move, which comes in tandem with tonight’s Juneteenth concert. → Read More
Femme It Forward and Google Pixel Establish Femme It Future Scholarship
New partnership is being announced in tandem with third year of mentorship program Next Gem Femme → Read More
Janet Jackson Brings Fans ‘Together Again’ at Hollywood Bowl Concert
The Grammy winner’s long-anticipated tour arrived in L.A. with special guest Ludacris. → Read More
NBC News Chronicles ’50 Years Fly: The Rise, Fall and Revolution of Hip-Hop Fashion’: Watch the Trailer
Digital documentary measuring genre’s influence premieres June 15. → Read More
Dear Music Industry: Don’t Let DEI Die
Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are already backsliding, but we can’t let them go. → Read More
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trailblazer Tina Turner Dies at 83
“Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music,” read a statement on her Instagram account. → Read More
Teyana Taylor, Muni Long, Bell Biv DeVoe, Fat Joe & More Among Harlem Festival of Culture Performers
Hip-hop legend MC Lyte will host the inaugural three-day event on Randall’s Island in NYC. → Read More
Inside the New ‘Love to Love You, Donna Summer’ Documentary: ‘It Was a Mourning & Healing Process for Everyone Involved’
Summer’s daughter Brooklyn Sudano & Roger Ross Williams discuss “not making your typical music documentary” for the project, premiering Saturday on HBO. → Read More
Artist Publishing Group and Makasound Records Set New Partnership
Two signees are also being announced: producers Rob Holladay and Aye YB → Read More