Usher Named Entertainer of the Year at R&B Awards

Billboard held its inaugural R&B No. 1s party in New York on September 8, 2024, where Usher was honored with the Entertainer of the Year award for achieving a record 16th No. 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. Posthumously, Luther Vandross received the Icon award, while Victoria Monét and Lucky Daye were recognized with the Hitmaker and Torchbearer awards, respectively. Additionally, Tyla was celebrated as a Global Force due to her song 'Water' dominating the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. In other news, Taylor Swift's album 'Lover' marked its 60th week at No. 1 on the Catalog Albums chart, setting a record for a female solo artist, buoyed by the success of her song 'Cruel Summer.' This week also highlighted Shaboozey's historic achievement as the first Black male artist to top both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs charts simultaneously. The music industry continues to witness a renaissance, particularly in R&B, as artists are celebrated for their significant contributions and record-breaking successes.