Lucky Daye, Yung Miami, kwn, Samara Cyn, Destin Conrad & Skippa at Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Live 2026: Best Photos
R&B, hip-hop and Caribbean sounds were well-represented in Brooklyn on Thursday night.
Billboard's R&B Hip-Hop Live event came to Brooklyn Steel on Thursday night, September 10th, showcasing a diverse lineup of R&B, hip-hop, and Caribbean-infused music. Opening the night, Skippa delivered a mix of trap-dancehall anthems, including his hit "WYFL" from the #Skippaholic project. Following her, Samara Cyn took the stage, proving that exceptional performances don't require a backing track, as she captivated the audience with her "crashout" era and set the tone for the evening with "oooshxt!"
R&B music took center stage in the middle of the concert, with kwn receiving the loudest applause from the crowd for her chart-topping hits "Do What I Say" and "Worst Behaviour." Destin Conrad, Billboard's 2026 R&B Rising Star, continued the R&B party while transitioning between tracks from his 2026 projects Roadrunner and Whimsy!, making sure not to miss a beat by including his popular collaboration with Kehlani, "Bad Bitches."
Yung Miami's scorching hit "Spend Dat" and her potential summer anthem topped the Billboard Hot 100's top 20, drawing the biggest sing-along of the night. Lucky Daye concluded the show in an intimate setting, blending sultry R&B and funk sounds as he prepared for his upcoming era. Below are some of the best photos from the event.
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