This Week in R&B / Hip-Hop: News Roundup

Updated every Friday. New albums, tours and chart moves across R&B and hip-hop, ranked by our own editorial judgment. Every item is sourced.

This Week in R&B / Hip-Hop: Cardi B
NEWS2026.07.31

This Week in R&B / Hip-Hop (Jul 31, 2026)

Cardi B sets a date for "Ah Ha" and Jacquees drops "Mood 2." Meanwhile Diddy's release date moves again, and a judge admits a 2008 police interview in the 2Pac trial.

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This Week in R&B / Hip-Hop: 50 Cent
NEWS2026.07.28

This Week in R&B / Hip-Hop (Jul 28, 2026)

50 Cent reveals an Eminem x 2Pac theme, Rick Ross debuts on the chart, The Game confirms a YG feature, and July 24 brings a wave of new albums.

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This Week in R&B / Hip-Hop: DJ Khaled
NEWS2026.07.17

This Week in R&B / Hip-Hop (Jul 17, 2026)

DJ Khaled and Rick Ross drop the same day, JAY-Z weighs in on the feud, Beyoncé debuts on the charts.

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