Brandy

This is not a competition, but albums by Erykah Badu, Brandy, Aretha Franklin and Maxwell were also great and deserve recognition.

Hip-hop and R&B have come a long way on MTV. We're looking back at 25 of the best performances on the MTV VMAs.

Queen Latifah rocked the mic with Missy Elliott, Brandy, Remy Ma and more at Essence Fest.

Brandy rekindles decades-long beef at Essence Fest, while Monica gets the strap.

A nickname that is undeniable, it was the singer's sophomore album that created the nickname given to her by fans and peers alike.

The actress/screenwriter portrays Moesha, the Fresh Prince and other black '90s TV icons for her GQ cover shoot.

While spring is getting off to a cold and brisk start, these 18 rap and R&B collaborations are sure to head things up.

From the Pit to Andell's, these are the hangouts we wish we could hit up for real.

From Outkast's 'Aquemini' to Brandy's 'Never Say Never'—1998 was a big year for hip-hop and R&B.

In the 90s, hip-hop emerged from the shadows and proved itself to be worthy of a slot on prime-time TV.