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 ...
Irv Gotti, who’s signature sound and record label helped revolutionize the hip-hop and R&B music scene at the turn of the 21st century, has died. He was 54. Gotti’s children posted on Instagram ...