# R&B hip-hop stars shine at NYC power players event

> Billboard honored Jill Scott, Kehlani and The Roots while New York Fashion Week drew hip-hop's biggest names.
- Title: R&B hip-hop stars shine at NYC power players event · Billboard
- Summary: Billboard honored Jill Scott, Kehlani and The Roots while New York Fashion Week drew hip-hop's biggest names. Billboard's Hip-Hop Power Players event in New…
- Keywords: billboard, hip-hop, r&b, jill scott, kehlani, the roots, new york fashion week, lucky daye, yung miami, kai cenat, shenseea, lauryn hill
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/video/best-moments-from-rb-hip-hop-power-players
- Author: Stefanie Tanaka
- Published: 2026-09-16T17:00:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: billboard, hip-hop, r&b, jill scott, kehlani, the roots, new york fashion week, lucky daye, yung miami, kai cenat, shenseea, lauryn hill
## Billboard honors R&B legends
Billboard's Hip-Hop Power Players event in New York celebrated Jill Scott, Kehlani and The Roots with speeches and live performances.
## Live performances light up NYC
Lucky Daye and Yung Miami delivered standout performances at the Billboard event in New York.
## Fashion week draws hip-hop stars
New York Fashion Week brought out hip-hop's biggest names for fashion shows and parties, with streamer Kai Cenat drawing major attention.
## Cenat meets Shenseea and Hill
Streamer Kai Cenat connected with Shenseea and Lauryn Hill at New York Fashion Week events.
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The MTV Video Music Awards take place September 27 in Los Angeles, with Snoop Dogg hosting and hip-hop nominees including Cardi B, Drake, Megan the Stallion and Travis Scott.
## Hip-hop nominees compete at VMAs
Cardi B, Don Tolliver, Drake, Megan the Stallion, Travis Scott and Tyler, The Creator are among the best hip-hop nominees at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards.
## Key takeaway

Billboard's Hip-Hop Power Players event in New York celebrated major R&B and hip-hop artists with live performances and tributes.