Live Nation Urban and Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) have announced the lineup for the inaugural HBCU AWAREFEST. The HBCU fundraising event, focused on the student loan debt crisis, is set for March 26, 2026, at State Farm Arena. Jill Scott, John Legend and Earth, Wind & Fire are at the top of the bill. The
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Legendary R&B group Blackstreet has signed a new deal with XOXO Entertainment, the label and management company owned by producer Adam H. Hurstfield. The quartet (Chauncey “Black” Hannibal, Levi Little, Mark Middleton and Eric Williams) joins a roster that includes pop&b band 98 Degrees. “We are beyond excited to partner with Blackstreet. As some of
Rising R&B-pop sensation Josh Levi has unveiled the dates for his headliningHydraulic Tour. The 10-city North American trek begins Feb. 18, 2026, at Subterranean in Chicago. From there, the “Birthday Dance” singer will make stops in Toronto, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and more before concluding March 11 at Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco. Levi’s upcoming
When Sasha Keable debuted “Tai Chi” during her Tiny Desk performance in July, fans instantly demanded its release. As the year nears its end, the British-Colombian singer gifts fans with their wish.”You’ve been bullying me for months. It’s finally yours,” Keable shared in an Instagram post on Monday (Dec. 8). Named after the ancient Chinese
Khalid is getting ready to hit the road in 2026. The pop-R&B sensation has unveiled the dates for hisIt’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour. The 25-date North American leg, featuring special guest Lauv, kicks off on May 16, 2026, at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. From there, Khalid will make
Following the release of his debut single, “Muni (I Used To Love You),” songwriter-turned-artist MarcLo delivers his new track “Marvel.” Where the former leaned into a jazzy production, “Marvel” stuns over a soulful groove that makes you want to get up and dance. On the self-penned bop, MarcLo is completely spellbound by his romantic partner.
The last several months have seen a thematic resonance emerge in R&B: paternal reckoning. While Daniel Caesar probes reconciliation on Son of Spergyand KIRBY honors her father’s resilience while indicting the American Dream on “The Man,” British-Sudanese crooner Elmiene now confronts the emotional burden of his late father in his new song, “Cry Against The
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase tickets through them — at no extra cost to you. As we step into 2026, more R&B artists are gearing up for tours and concerts. Before we dive into the upcoming shows, let’s look back at some of the highlights of 2025,
Lifetime has announced the premiere date for Toni Braxton’s Breathe Again. The film, starring Toni Braxton, Cree Summer (A Different World) and Essence Atkins (Half & Half), airs Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime. Breathe Again, inspired by and titled after Braxton’s 1993 classic, followsToni Braxton’s He Wasn’t Man Enough, which premiered in
Jhené Aiko, Ludacris, Ashanti and Nelly are set to headline the 2026 Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival. The festival, co-hosted by the City of Miami Gardens and the Black Promoters Collective, returns to Hard Rock Stadium March 7-8. Aiko will headline day one, while Ludacris will close out day two with a special 25th
It’s New Music Friday, which means Rated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases. From the traditional R&B that purists love to the boundary-pushing sounds of the alt-R&B scene, this week’s roundup keeps its pulse on the essence of R&B. Dive into it below. Stream all of this week’s picks and more on theRATED
Grammy-winning producer Camper has released his debut album,Campilation, via November Yellow/Slang. The 11-track offering was preceded by the singles “I Need It” with Syd and Tank; “Waiting On You” with Tone Stith; “War” with Ari Lennox and Jeremih; and “OOWEE” with Jill Scott and Ty Dolla $ign. The star-studded album also features collaborations with Stevie
Ari Lennox‘sVacancyis here. The Washington, D.C., native has released her third album via Interscope Records. (It’s her first release since parting ways with J. Cole’s Dreamville Records.) The 15-track set was preceded by the singles “Soft Girl Era,” the title track, “Under The Moon” and “Twin Flame.” Lennox performed the latter song live onThe Jennifer
Ebubé isn’t ready to accept heartbreak — and really, who is? His new ballad “Mr. Postman” stings like a papercut. Over a mournful piano, joined by languid tambourine and resonant percussion, Ebubé dodges a love note written on a pink slip. He knows it’s on the way but isn’t ready to read the words that
“You are currently in my pocket,” Samm Henshaw tells me over Zoom, making his way through his London home as the evening kicks in. “Sorry, I just got in not long ago, so I’m shifting stuff around,” he continues. The British-Nigerian singer has had a busy day, starting with a morning performance taping for BBC’s
Ari Lennox is set to hit the road this spring. The Grammy-nominated singer has revealed the dates for herVacancy Tour. The 31-city North American tour kicks off April 12 at WAMU Theater in Seattle. From there, Lennox will visit San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia and more before concluding June 6 in Charlotte. Citi
Kehlani‘s hit single “Folded” swept its two nominations at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 1). The nostalgic track won Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song. It’s Kehlani’s first pair of Grammys out of seven career nominations. Best R&B Performance is awarded for new vocal or instrumental R&B recordings. “Folded” prevailed over Justin
It’s an early afternoon in Los Angeles, and Jaymin is just getting his day started. He is recovering from a late night, where he performed at an invite-only event at The Sunset Room. The South Seattle native appears a bit groggy when he joins our video call, but quickly lights up when asked about last
Ella Mai is back with her new album Do You Still Love Me? via 10 Summers/Interscope Records. Executive produced by Mustard, the 14-track offering was preceded by the singles “Little Things,” “Tell Her” and “100.” Speaking onDo You Still Love Me?Mai told Hunger Magazine, “While I was making this album, I was pregnant and postpartum,
Welcome to Chart Brief, Rated R&B’s weekly column tracking the latest movements across R&B charts. Each week, we’ll break down and analyze the R&B artists making waves on the Billboard, radio, and streaming charts. This edition covers the charts dated Feb. 14, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits