From Kendrick Lamar to Beyoncé and more, these were the biggest headlines across R&B, hip-hop and African genres this year.

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The hip-hop community faced an unprecedented series of losses in 2024 that left fans and fellow artists devastated. These talented individuals shaped the culture in ways that will continue to ...

Hip-Hop and R&B are in a crazy place right now. The “Big 3,” Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole are still running the game. Kendrick has always made thought-provoking music, Drake drops hits ...

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The Weeknd is a hit-making machine. On Jan. 24, he will churn out his latest album Hurry Up Tomorrow. In promo of the album, ...

The historic (and somehow ongoing) feud between Kendrick Lamar and a profoundly unprepared Drake will yield many lessons for ...

Elections aren't just a space for politicians to set the agenda around the world. Artists often weigh in on elections through their work. In Senegal, hip-hop artists have long played a key role in ...

The past 12 months have seen new heroes step up, legends of the style returning to show they still have plenty left in the tank and established artists delivering career-best albums. These are the 10 ...

Artists often weigh in on elections through their work. In Senegal, hip-hop artists have long played a key role in determining who wins at the polls. Despite harsh government crackdowns against ...