2024 also bore witness to U.S. breakthroughs for African artists, Young Thug’s release from jail, Drake’s surprise legal petition and Sean Combs’ ongoing legal woes.
These artists had year-defining moments, from award recognition to chart firsts to major synchs and more — all of which they reflect on as part of Billboard's annual Year In Music package.
This was a year in music defined by artists pulling off enviable feats — but how exactly did they do it? Billboard explains in a series of year-end essays.
This was a year in music defined by artists pulling off enviable feats — but how exactly did they do it? Billboard explains in a series of year-end essays.
This was a year in music defined by artists pulling off enviable feats — but how exactly did they do it? Billboard explains in a series of year-end essays.
This story is part of Billboard’s annual Year in Music package, which takes a look back at the biggest lessons we learned from the artists who defined 2023.
This story is part of Billboard’s annual Year in Music package, which takes a look back at the biggest lessons we learned from the artists who defined 2023.
This story is part of Billboard’s annual Year in Music package, which takes a look back at the biggest lessons we learned from the artists who defined 2023.
This story is part of Billboard’s annual Year in Music package, which takes a look back at the biggest lessons we learned from the artists who defined 2023.
This story is part of Billboard’s annual Year in Music package, which takes a look back at the biggest lessons we learned from the artists who defined 2023.