Meet the Rising Stars Shaping the Future of Black Music 🎶
Discover why GELO, Ravyn Lenae, Odeal, and Leon Thomas are being celebrated as the next big icons in Black music, earning top honors from Billboard. Learn about their journey and impact!
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391 views • Sep 17, 2025
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Billboard awarded GELO, Ravyn Lenae, and Odeal as Rookies of the Year and named Leon Thomas the Breakthrough Artist of the Year. We're breaking down how these artists represent the future of Black music. Billboard staffers share why they believe each singer is transforming their respective genre, how their hits—“Mutt,” “Love Me Not,” and “Tweaker”—resonated with fans, and more!
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Sep 17, 2025
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