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Drake drops three albums at once, Givēon expands Beloved with Act II, Chris Brown and Usher announce their massive R&B stadium tour, Mariah the Scientist stays hot, and veteran soul stars remind everyone why the classics still win. Here is everything that happened in hip-hop and R&B this week.

From Michelle Williams and Deborah Cox to Ledisi and Mykal Kilgore, R&B artists are redefining the sound and soul of Broadway in 2026. Here is your complete guide to who is on stage, what they bring, and why this moment is a permanent shift in American theater.

Grammy Award-winning R and B powerhouse Ledisi is back with an anthem that shoots straight to the soul. Her latest single, "BLKWMN," is a sonic love letter to the resilience, integrity, and unwavering strength of Black women.

New Orleans was on fire last night, not just because of the Super Bowl LIX energy, but because hometown legend Ledisi set the Caesars Superdome ablaze with her electrifying performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Backed by the newly formed New Orleans

Today's R and B lineup is pure heat. Leon Thomas teams up with Halle for "Rather Be Alone" , Asiahn demands answers with "Wassup Wit It" , and Jae Stephens drops a flirty summer anthem with "SMH." Eric Benet and Keri Hilson lace up smooth vibes on "Can't