The Detroit-born R&B artist Carl Carlton sold over 15 million albums during his career and earned a Grammy nomination for his 1981 hit.

Judy Cheeks, an R&B and soul singer best known for her time performing with Ike and Tina Turner’s Ikettes, has died. She was 71. Her friend, Bill Shrader, shared a statement on Facebook on Nov. 28.

The R&B world has been rocked by tragedy in 2025. From legends and icons to stars gone far too young, it has been a heartbreaking year. The following is a look back at those lost so far: Randy Brown Randy Brown joined sadly joined the long list of those ...

Yelly is a Sacramento-born singer who gained traction locally by headlining a sold-out show at Harlow’s while still in high school. Now residing in Southern California, Yelly aims to release new music in 2026.

Legendary R&B singer D’Angelo died on Oct. 14. He was 51. TMZ reported that the singer’s death came after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His death sent shockwaves through the music world.

Host Erykah Badu attends the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on November 6, 2016 in Las Vegas. The combination of rhythm and blues spurred the development of the culture and genre that is R&B. Originated by Black artists and marketed to ...