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Lucky Daye & Yung Miami to Headline Billboard’s R&B Hip-Hop Live 2026 Concert

Samara Cyn, Skippa & Destin Conrad will also take the stage in Brooklyn.

Lucky Daye & Yung Miami to Headline Billboard’s R&B Hip-Hop Live 2026 Concert

Billboard announced on August 11 that Lucky Daye and Yung Miami will headline its R&B Hip-Hop Live 2026 concert, marking the main event of the company's R&B Hip-Hop Week. Daye and the rapper behind "Spend Dat" will be joined by fresh talents like Samara Cyn, Skippa, and Destin Conrad. Mike Van, CEO of Billboard, emphasized the company's dedication to supporting the emerging artists and fans who are driving these genres ahead in today's interconnected world.

The event, sponsored by Rotation, Amazon Music's R&B and hip-hop division, is scheduled for September 10 at Brooklyn Steel, with doors opening at 8 p.m. ET. Tickets will be available starting Thursday at noon ET, with Amazon Music app users having the option to use the Fast Entry Lane for a more expedited entry into the Brooklyn venue.

Lucky Daye recently released his first single of the year, "Nowhere Fast," in June, which has been streaming successfully. Yung Miami also made a significant impact this summer with her popular song "Spend Dat," which reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (peaking at No. 17). Additionally, Samara Cyn demonstrated her rap prowess on her Detour EP, Destin Conrad's ROADRUNNER album is set to be released on August 21, and Skippa continued his rise with his #Skippaholic project.

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