R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Mobb Deep, Coi Leray, Connie Diiamond, 4batz & More

Awards season is in full swing. Just a week after the Caribbean Music Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards mounted their latest ceremonies — both honoring Busta Rhymes, no less! — the 77th Primetime Emmys lauded some of the buzziest names in hip-hop and R&B.

Although both Beyoncé (Beyoncé Bowl) and Kendrick Lamar (Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show) lost outstanding variety special (live) to SNL50: The Anniversary Special, both artists took home some hardware at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmys, which were presented on Sept. 6 and 7. Queen Bey took home her very first Emmy for outstanding costumes for variety, nonfiction, or reality programming for her 2024 Netflix-hosted Christmas Day NFL halftime extravaganza, bringing her halfway to EGOT status. Already an Emmy winner, Lamar took home a second trophy (alongside Tony Russell) for outstanding music direction. Additionally, Doechii’s 2025 Grammy performance earned choreographer Robbie Blue an Emmy for outstanding choreography for variety or reality programming.

Outside of the Emmys, Cardi B hosted an NYC pop-up in anticipation of her Am I the Drama? album, The Carters graced the REFORM Alliance Casino Night Gala and Wyclef Jean wrapped a monumental, genre-fusing residency at the Blue Note Jazz Café.

With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from Mobb Deep’s new single to 4batz & Flo’s new collaboration. Be sure to check out this week’s Fresh Picks in our Spotify playlist below.