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 coveted R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players list.
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00:00Chart toppers, power players, execs, and more.
00:03We have you covered with all of the highlights
00:05from Billboard's R&B and Hip-Hop Power Players event.
00:07In celebration of all things R&B and Hip-Hop,
00:16some of the biggest movers and tastemakers in the genre
00:18came together in New York City at the Paradise Club
00:21at the Edition Hotel in Times Square.
00:23Playboi Carti took home the first R&B and Hip-Hop
00:25Artist of the Year honor, presented by Damian Scott,
00:28Billboard's Deputy Editorial Director.
00:30Thank you, Billboard, it's my first award.
00:32You know what I'm saying?
00:34Very happy to be here.
00:36And Megan Thee Stallion took home
00:37the R&B and Hip-Hop Artist of the Year honor,
00:39presented by Hannah Karp, Billboard's Editorial Director.
00:42Thank you to Billboard, and this is an incredible honor.
00:45Congratulations to all the honorees.
00:47Meanwhile, it was Teezo Touchdown
00:49that scored the Rookie of the Year,
00:51with introductions by Billboard's Senior R&B, Hip-Hop,
00:54and Afrobeats Writer, Hedon Mamo.
00:56The Executive of the Year Award was presented
00:57to Rochelle Jean-Louis of Tell Your Friends,
01:00CEO and Manager to Victoria Monet.
01:02Speaking of execs, Infinity showed love
01:05to the Power Players on the Jumbotron
01:06outside in Times Square, highlighting
01:08the coveted Power Players list.
01:10For more on our R&B, Hip-Hop, Power Players event,
01:14head over to Billboard.com.
01:15♪♪