Trendsetters and scene-changers were celebrated in BillboardINFINITI’s 2024 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players event. While the celebrations took place indoors, the neighboring intersection of Time Square was also filled with congratulatory sentiments, courtesy of INFINITI. On a massive jumbotron outside the venue, a victorious message showered love on all the recipients of this year’s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players list.
Kyle Denis:
Chart-toppers, big names, executives and more. We tell you all the highlights of BillboardThe company's R&B and Hip Hop Power Players event. To celebrate all things R&B and hip-hop, some of the genre's biggest movers and shakers gathered in New York City at the Edition Hotel's Paradise Club in Times Square. Playboi Carti took home the first-ever R&B and Hip-Hop Artist of the Year award, presented by Damien Scott, BillboardDeputy Editorial Director of
Playboy cartridges:
Thank you Billboard, it's my first award. You know what I mean. I'm very happy to be here.
Kyle Denis:
And Megan Thee Stallion took home the honor of R&B and Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, presented by Hannah Karp, BillboardEditorial Director of
Megan Thee Stallion:
Thanks to Billboard, it's an incredible honor. Congratulations to all the honorees.
Kyle Denis:
Meanwhile, it was Teezo Touchdown who took home the Rookie of the Year award with performances of BillboardHeran Mamo, Senior Writer for R&B/Hip-Hop and Afrobeats. The Executive of the Year award was presented to Rachelle Jean-Louis of Tell Your Friends, CEO and manager of Victoria Monét. Speaking of executives, Infiniti showed its love to power players on the giant screen outside Times Square, highlighting the coveted list of power players.
For more information on our R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players event, visit billboard.com.
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