Music

Anything can happen onstage at the annual BET Awards, and these were some of the performances that we'll never forget.

Cupid: The Line Dance King Returns With “Flex” & Untold Stories with Reec Reec Radio sits down with Cupid — the multi-platinum “Linedance King” behind the global smash “Cupid Shuffle” and the viral hit “Flex.” From Lafayette, Louisiana to international stages, Cupid opens up about the journey, the fumbles, the comeback, and what’s next. 🎤 […]

Black artists have pushed boundaries of genres, defying labels & creating new musical forms - Beyoncé, Chloe x Halle, Lizzo showcase this genre-bending artistry.

Rhythm and Blues has been a major staple in music, especially in shaping the history of Black artists and their sound. R&B came from the blending of soul genres including blues, jazz, big band swing and more. Though the sound isn’t credited to a single artist, it was reported that producer and journalist Jerry Wexler […]

B2K and Pretty Ricky face off in a Verzuz battle, with fans divided on who will win this R&B rivalry.

Motown is looking to HBCUs to bring back its glory days. They announced the New Legends internship program to bring HBCU students at four historically Black colleges and universities into the music business by providing mentorship and hands-on training. “Motown has always been committed to discovering and developing talent that shapes culture,” said Dante Smith, the […]

Peabo Bryson's family announces private homegoing service, livestream for fans to celebrate legendary R&B singer's life.

Gospel music has always been a sacred and pivotal genre, especially when it comes to its influence. Though gospel can be traced back to the early 17th century, the early moldings of gospel music began with old negro spirituals that derived from slaves creating songs from Bible verses. Gospel would later transition into a more […]

Iconic hip-hop label Uptown Records relaunches under REPUBLIC Collective, with new leadership and roster of rising rap stars.

Fresh off his collaboration with FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, the timing couldn’t be better for the Atlanta superstar to announce a new project.

Black queer artists are redefining music, embracing their identities and talent across genres from R&B to hip hop.

GRAMMY-winning lyricist Rapsody gears up for a new album this summer with a lead single that pays homage to our cultural hair story.