Weekly R&B/Hip-Hop Selections: Bryson Tiller, Elmiene, Hit-Boy, Karri & More

As of October 6th, 2025, the music industry has been abuzz with various developments in the hip-hop and R&B spheres. Most notably, Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to over 50 months, or a little over 3 years, in federal prison for violating federal prostitution laws. The judge presiding over the case stated that he hoped the sentence would "send a message to abusers and victims alike that exploitation and violence against women is met with real accountability."

In other news, rapper Young Thug, who was recently caught up in a federal investigation, revealed that his girlfriend, R&B singer Mariah the Scientist, had broken up with him. Thug shared the news during a live stream, telling viewers, "I got broke up, n -- a. I got a girl. She probably don't got a boyfriend, but I got a girl."

On a brighter note, Megan Thee Stallion, who had been laying low with her new beau, Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Klay Thompson, took to social media to tease a new TikTok-inspired, Total-sampling single. Additionally, rapper Latto seemingly confirmed her relationship with 21 Savage, publicly claiming him as her "husband" after years of speculation. Rounding out the positive news, Doja Cat graced the Saturday Night Live season 51 premiere with performances of two tracks from her new album, "Vie," which recently debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart.