Jill Scott, The Roots, Kehlani, Monaleo, LAILA!, Blacc Sam & Bino Rideaux to Participate in Billboard House at R&B Hip-Hop Week
Kwn has also been added to the R&B Hip-Hop Live 2026 concert lineup.
Billboard has unveiled a series of industry panels called Billboard House, part of the R&B Hip-Hop Week taking place in New York City on September 9. The panels will feature in-depth conversations with The Roots and award-winning singer-songwriter Jill Scott.
Presented by Better Health, a panel titled "Like Minded" will feature rising R&B star Kehlani alongside emerging rapper Monaleo. Following the success of Nipsey Hussle's PROLIFIC, which debuted at No. 21 on the Billboard 200, Billboard will sit down with Blacc Sam, Nipsey's brother, and Bino Rideaux to discuss the legacy of Hussle and the future of the movement after his tragic passing in 2019.
The event will also feature a performance from emerging singer-songwriter LAILA!, who released her song "ANGEL" with producer Teezo Touchdown on August 14. The R&B Hip-Hop Live 2026 concert has expanded its lineup to include talented R&B singer-songwriter kwn, alongside other rising stars such as Lucky Daye, "Spend Dat" rapper Yung Miami, Samara Cyn, Skippa, and Destin Conrad.
Mike Van, CEO of Billboard, emphasized the importance of hip-hop, R&B, and Caribbean music in shaping culture globally. "As these genres continue to influence the world, we're committed to supporting the emerging voices, generational artists, and passionate fans driving them forward," Van stated. The tickets for the Sept. 10 show at Brooklyn Steel are now available.
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