Jill Scott Continues to Follow Her Creative Compass in Her Legendary Career: ‘This Isn’t a Job That I Do — This Is a Mission’
The fearless songwriter and performer is Billboard ’s 2026 R&B Hall of Fame honoree.
Jill Scott, the renowned R&B artist, has recently completed a successful four-night concert run at The Met in Philadelphia, earning herself a key to the city. Scott, who started her career as a demolition worker and ice-cream scooper, has become a defining voice in R&B, blending soul, hip-hop, jazz, and spoken word. Her latest album, To Whom This May Concern, released after an 11-year hiatus, topped the charts across seven Billboard lists and featured her first No. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay list in 13 years.
Scott emphasizes that her music is a mission, not a job, and that she draws inspiration from artists like Bette Midler and Frankie Beverly, who have inspired her to create diverse and lasting music.
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