An R&B singer popular in the early 2000s offered a grim health outlook this week. Ray J, who is known for songs like 2005’s “One Wish” and “Sexy Can I” said on social media that he “almost died” after ...

Sometimes, we’re blessed with talents that feel like they were sent directly from God—the kind of gifts that don’t need to be forced because greatness just lives in them naturally. What makes it hurt ...

*If you thought real R&B was fading, think again. The genre’s finest are taking over stages across the country in 2026 — and fans are eating it up. From slow jam staples to vocal powerhouses, this ...

The R&B world had its share of heartbreak in 2025. As we get going in 2026, the following is a look back at the stars and influential members of the R&B community who died across the past year. Randy ...

The R&B world had its share of heartbreak in 2025. As we prepared to head into 2026, the following is a look back at the stars and influential members of the R&B community who died across the past ...

Billboard chooses its top R&B albums of the year, featuring sets from SZA, Summer Walker, GIVEON and many more. There’s one thing you can say about 2025 musically: it was a very good year for R&B.

Grammy-nominated R&B artist Carl Carlton, best known for the 1980s funk-infused hit “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” has died at age 72. His son Carlton Hudges II announced in a heartfelt post on Facebook, ...

Billboard's R&B/hip-hop team reveals the talented players who made major impressions this year. ‘Tis the season again: to make a list, check it twice (and a couple more times for good measure) and ...

The 'Love Always Wins' artist and his wife tied the knot in 2019 Kayla Grant is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2025. Her work has previously appeared in theGrio, ...

In 1992, the world was formally introduced to Mary J. Blige in her “Real Love” music video. The image of a young Black woman, rocking an oversized baseball jersey, a backwards cap, and singing over a ...

Prominent ‘90s R&B group Guy have announced their comeback. Grammy-winning record producer Teddy Riley shared that he is reforming the group with a new name, Guy 2.0, and a new lineup. Original ...