Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...
Dec. 24 is a date that stands out in hip-hop and R&B for many reasons. To start, Young Zee was born on this day in 1970. He’s ...
There is no debate that Queens’ own Nicki Minaj completely modernized rap with her versatility and bold lyricism. Born in Queens, the “Super Bass” rapper broke barriers for women in hip-hop but also ...