Billboard’s 2024 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players: See the Highlights | Billboard News

Tastemakers and scene shakers were celebrated at Billboard‘s 2024 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players event. While the celebrations took place inside, the neighboring Time Square intersection was also flooded with congratulatory feels, courtesy of INFINITI. On a massive jumbotron outside of the venue, a victorious message showed love to all the recipients of this year’s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players list.

Kyle Denis:
Chart-toppers, power players, execs and more. We have you covered with all of the highlights from Billboard‘s R&B and Hip Hop Power Players event. In celebration of all things R&B and hip-hop, some of the biggest movers and tastemakers in the genre came together in New York City at the Paradise Club at the Edition Hotel in Times Square. Playboi Carti took home the first R&B and Hip-Hop Artist of the Year honor, presented by Damien Scott, Billboard‘s deputy editorial director. 

Playboi Carti:
Thank you, Billboard, it’s my first award. You know what I’m saying. I’m very happy to be here. 

Kyle Denis:
And Megan Thee Stallion took home the R&B and Hip-Hop Artist of the Year honor, presented by Hannah Karp, Billboard‘s editorial director. 

Megan Thee Stallion:
Thank you to Billboard, and this is an incredible honor. Congratulations to all the honorees. 

Kyle Denis:
Meanwhile, it was Teezo Touchdown that scored the Rookie of the Year with introductions by Billboard‘s Senior R&B/Hip-Hop and Afrobeats writer Heran Mamo. The Executive of the Year award was presented to Rachelle Jean-Louis of Tell Your Friends, CEO and manager to Victoria Monét. Speaking of execs, Infiniti showed love to the power players on the jumbotron outside in Times Square, highlighting the coveted power players list.

For more on our R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players event, head over to billboard.com.