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 (Sep 15, 2026)
Lil Durk is acquitted on all counts. Drake reveals "FOMO" as a short film premiering Sep 15. Jhené Aiko returns with "Westside Whimsy," Jay-Z reunites the Fugees in London, and Victoria Monét drops "Juicy" plus a tour. The 2Pac case heads to an Oct 13 sentencing. Ranked by our own editorial judgment — 11 stories.
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This Week in R&B / Hip-Hop (Sep 5, 2026)
A jury convicts Keffe D (Duane Davis) of first-degree murder in 2Pac's killing. Friday brought Beyoncé's "B'Day" 20th deluxe on her birthday, French Montana & Max B, Nemzzz feat. Travis Scott ("Gass"), and Wiz Khalifa; Drake set a Sep 15 "FOMO" livestream. Ranked by our own editorial judgment — 11 stories.
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This Week in R&B / Hip-Hop (Aug 29, 2026)
The defense rests in the 2Pac murder trial as Lil Durk's federal trial continues. Aug 28 stacked New Music Friday: Rod Wave's "Don't Look Down", Erykah Badu & The Alchemist, Fat Joe, and DJ Dahi (feat. Kendrick). Ranked by our own editorial judgment — 11 stories.
Read →This Week in R&B / Hip-Hop (Aug 21, 2026)
Lil Durk's federal trial opens in LA as the 2Pac trial reaches testimony. Rapsody's "God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops" and Cam'ron's "Frederica" land the same Friday, and the Camp Flog Gnaw 2026 lineup drops. Ranked by our own editorial judgment — 11 stories.
Read →This Week in R&B / Hip-Hop (Aug 18, 2026)
Lil Durk's federal trial opens Aug 20 as the 2Pac trial reaches opening statements. Trippie Redd's "NDA" and Nipsey Hussle's posthumous "PROLIFIC" land the same Friday, and Pooh Shiesty debuts at No. 7. Ranked by our own editorial judgment.
Read →This Week in R&B / Hip-Hop (Aug 11, 2026)
Keffe D's 2Pac murder trial opens as jury selection begins. Roc Nation denies a report that JAY-Z's album is done, and Megan Thee Stallion teases "ACT III." Ranked by our own editorial judgment.
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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 (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 (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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