Jill Scott Celebrates Her Induction Into Billboard’s R&B Hall of Fame: ‘I Don’t Take These Things for Granted’
"It's still a shock to me that anybody knows, loves and appreciates my music," she said at Billboard House.
Jill Scott was celebrated during Billboard's 2026 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players event on Wednesday, September 9. Accompanying the festivities were Kehlani, The Roots, and more. On the program, the Grammy-winning R&B icon participated in a Billboard House panel moderated by Kyle Denis. Diving into the conversation, Scott opened up about her initial reaction to her R&B Hall of Fame induction: "I felt shock, gratefulness, excitement, mostly shock," she exclaimed.
She reminisced on co-writing "You Got Me" with The Roots, Erykah Badu and Eve. "I really enjoy having a plethora of musicians and producers," Scott shared, mentioning her 2000 debut album, "Who Is Jill Scott?" She unveiled her latest album, "To Whom This May Concern," on Feb. 13, featuring artists like Tierra Whack, Trombone Shorty, JID, Too $hort, and Ab-Soul.
The album topped seven Billboard charts, including No. 6 on Independent Albums and No. 7 on Top Album Sales. With the album, Scott marked her return to Adult R&B after nearly 13 years. The tour for "To Whom This May Concern" included a stop at Brooklyn's Kings Theater, where her 17-year-old son, Jett, surprised the audience by flawlessly delivering a verse from Whack's "Norf Side."
However, the tour was cut short due to COVID-19, with the final four shows rescheduled. Scott also announced her return to her role as Sheila Jackson in Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married Again?" The film premiered on Netflix on September 9, and Scott expressed her excitement about the upcoming project.
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