Rated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases this week. From the traditional R&B that purists love to the boundary-pushing sounds of the alt-R&B scene, this new music roundup keeps its pulse ...

Mary J. Blige, Thundercat, Swae Lee, and PJ Morton lead this week’s best new music releases across R&B, Hip-Hop, and soul.

James Broadnax was a teenager when a jury convicted him of capital murder, with his rap lyrics presented as evidence he posed a threat of ‘future dangerousness’ ...

The Hollywood Walk of Fame honored singer and actress Brandy with a star on March 30, 2026, highlighting her more than ...

It starts with the refurbished studio, Marvin's Room.

Dr Dre is rightly regarded as one of hip hop's pivotal figures. But he's not only confined to rap and has often shared his love of Nirvana.

Inspired by her 1994 hit “Be Happy” from the landmark “My Life” album, the film expands Lifetime’s successful run of music‑driven storytelling centered on Black women’s lived experiences and emotional ...

Mary J. Blige attended a Lifetime’s premiere screening for the Mary J. Blige Presents “Be Happy” held at Hearst Tower on Wednesday in New York. For the event, the Bronx native arrived in an all-black ...

Mary J. Blige sat down for a conversation with Carmelo Anthony on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, where she opened up about her storied career, her upcoming Las Vegas residency, and one huge moment that ...

Mary J. Blige has been in the music industry for over 30 years. After decades of creating R&B hits that transcend generations, Blige admits that she gets tired, and she is not apologizing for it.

Mary J. Blige is getting transparent about the experience she had working with the late Aretha Franklin and her story is something else! Sitting down for a new interview with Andy Cohen on the latest ...

Mary J. Blige reveals she turned down “Umbrella” before Rihanna recorded it, saying the “aye aye” hook wasn’t right for her fanbase. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul revealed she had first dibs on Rihanna‘s ...