Erykah Badu , the reigning queen of neo-soul, is set to make her long-awaited return with her first studio album in 15 years.

Aneesa Strings has officially entered her next era. The singer-songwriter-musician and sonic visionary just dropped her latest EP, "The Calm," which is now available globally through SRG-ILS (Universal Music Group/Virgin Music).

The Bronx is birthing stars again, and 23-year-old Diany Dior is demonstrating she's next up with the spicy visuals for her viral anthem "THiCK." Already heating up TikTok and beyond, the party-starting single got an even bolder boost with a vibrant video

Rising R and B sensation GIGI is making her presence felt in a soulful way, and her latest release, "My Muse," proves she's not letting up.

Irv Gotti, born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., has reportedly passed away at the age of 54. The founder of Murder Inc. Records was instrumental in shaping the sound of early 2000s hip-hop, bringing artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti into the mainstream.

Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock , born Kevin Perez, has been found guilty on multiple charges, including racketeering conspiracy, attempted murder, and firearm offenses.

When it comes to holding grudges or being a downright asshole, nobody does it quite like 50 Cent . For the better part of his career, the Queens-bred rap mogul has made it clear that if you cross him or if he doesn't like you, you're going to feel his fury.

Jamaican singer, songwriter, and genre-blending artist Jada Kingdom lits a fuse with her fearless new single, "G.A.D" (Girls Are Drugs), an electronic, guitar-heavy anthem.

Florida rapper Dumar 1K is back with the heart-strings-pulling anthem "Homebody," an infectious new single blending nostalgia and contemporary street vibes.

It's been seven years since Saweetie first slid onto the scene with ICY GRL. Now, after countless singles, platinum plaques, and viral moments, The Bay Area rapper is finally delivering her long-awaited official debut studio album, set to drop in the summer

Craig David is back with the new single "Commitment," featuring Nigerian vocal queen Tiwa Savage .

Cincinnati's own Skylar Blatt just threw a fastball with her new single "Major League," a bass-heavy, flex-filled song that sees her returning to the raw delivery that first put her on the radar.