As happens with most music genres, reports of R&B's demise have always been underconsidered and premature. Still, the ...

The so-called death of R&B has been a topic of conversation for nearly a decade now. The discussion periodically gains steam, somewhat arbitrarily. It’s been the chatter of many Clubhouse rooms as of ...

The R&B world has had its share of heartbreak in 2025. And, sadly, another legend’s name has joined the list of those lost this year. As the clock quickly winds down and we approach 2026, the ...

The R&B world simply cannot catch a break in 2025, as the list of legendary singers who have died continues to grow. A week after losing three stars going into the weekend, R&B fans have been hit by ...

Eight legendary performers have now died in what has been a brutal 2025 for the R&B world. The latest was a member a Grammy Lifetime Award winning singer. The following is a look back at those who ...

On Sunday night, Billboard will celebrate the accomplishments of these artists who have moved the culture over the past year. By Trevor Anderson R&B set the tone for 2024 as Usher took center stage at ...

Billboard's special salute to Black Music Month continues its rollout with the next 25 artists on our all-time top 75 list. What a difference 10 years can make. That was the last time Billboard ...

A group of young singer-songwriters have transformed the genre by looking backward, without getting stuck in the past. Here and below are seven of the many contemporary artists who are redefining and ...

D'Angelo, the visionary R&B singer who helped pioneer the neo soul sub genre, has died following a battle with cancer, according to a statement from his family published by multiple outlets. He was 51 ...

It's always interesting when people debate whether R&B is dead. In actuality, R&B continues to change with the times. Just because R&B may not get the same airplay or recognition it once did doesn't ...

For many decades, going as far back as the 1940s, artists from the world of R&B couldn’t really claim mainstream success until they’d crossed over to Top 40 radio and the pop charts. This century, it ...

Love can be a good thing, but unfortunately, there are times when partners betray their loved ones. When a partner cheats on their lover, the trust between them is typically broken and they come to a ...