Grammy-winning R&B groups Blackstreet and B2K are gearing up for new chapters in their careers after signing fresh record deals that mark their official return to the spotlight.
XOXO Entertainment, a label and management company, has announced its partnership with legendary group Blackstreet. The current lineup—Chauncey “Black” Hannibal, Levi Little, Mark Middleton, and Eric Williams—has been in place since 2014.
In a statement released to Billboard, XOXO president Adam H. Hurstfield praised the group’s enduring influence.
“We are beyond excited to partner with Blackstreet,” Hurstfield said. “As some of the greatest architects of that legendary 90’s R&B sound, their music shaped the soundtrack of our lives, defined an era, and left an unmistakable imprint on global culture. Around the world, fans have been yearning for that authentic feeling again, and at XOXO Entertainment, we are devoted to bringing it back, side by side with the very legends who created it.”
Blackstreet, known for classics like “No Diggity” featuring Dr. Dre and “Before I Let You Go,” echoed that excitement in its own statement.
“Blackstreet has always stood for timeless music, true artistry, excellence, and evolution,” the group said. Partnering with XOXO Entertainment feels like the perfect alignment, where vision, passion, and creativity meet. As a group, we’re excited and honored to join forces with a team that shares our energy and commitment to taking BLACKSTREET into a new era. This partnership is powerful, and together we’re ready to create moments the world will remember. This next chapter will be iconic.”
The partnership follows renewed interest in legacy R&B acts, with fans eager for new music that channels the classic 1990s sound. XOXO confirmed that new releases and live performances from Blackstreet will be announced soon.
Meanwhile, B2K has also signed a new deal, this time with BPC Music Group—a label launched by Black Promoters Collective co-founders Gary Guidry and Troy Brown. The group, composed of Omarion, J-Boog, Raz-B, and Lil Fizz, will release its first new album in more than two decades.
B2K, best known for early-2000s hits like “Bump, Bump, Bump,” “Gots Ta Be,” and “Girlfriend,” plans to drop the album on February 13, followed by a nationwide tour.