2024 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players Party: Megan Thee Stallion, Offset & More

Billboard‘s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players event returned to NYC on Thursday night (Sept. 5). Hundreds of high-profile artists, executives and more from the music world came together for a party to honor the hard-working individuals leaving their marks on the industry.

The Times Square EDITION hotel played host for the night, which was highlighted by Power Player cover stars and Artist of the Year winners Megan Thee Stallion and Playboi Carti, who were on hand and received their awards from Billboard staffers.

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This marked a rare public outing for Carti. “I wanna thank my mama, I wanna thank God. Thank you Billboard — this my first award. I’m very happy to be here,” the Atlanta rapper said before paying tribute to Rich Homie Quan, who died earlier in the day. “RIP Rich Homie Quan. ATL in the building.”

Other award winners from the night include Teezo Touchdown as Rookie of the Year for 2024, who was presented his honor by Senior R&B/Hip-Hop & Afrobeats writer Heran Mamo. “I want to say thank you to my team for tirelessly helping me scratch every single goal I have off my list and pushing me to write down more wilder than the last,” Teezo told the crowd.

Victoria Monét delivered a heartfelt speech when welcoming her manager Rachelle Jean-Louis to the stage as she took home the honors for 2024 Executive of the Year. The Tell Your Friends CEO became emotional while detailing her enduring journey to the top of the music industry and made sure to shout-out her mother who was in the building and played an integral role in her upbringing.

There were plenty of other music dignitaries and Power Players present to celebrate the year in music, including Offset, Kevin Liles, David Banner, Saint Jhn, NLE Choppa, Sierra Lever and more. The event served as a reminder of the power of music and how it can bring people from all walks of life together peacefully under one roof.

Check out Billboard’s 2024 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players event in the photos below:

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