{"id":1666,"date":"2026-06-27T20:33:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T20:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funkynubianrepublic.com\/convo\/2026\/06\/27\/raheem-devaughn-is-having-a-moment-and-he-owns-every-piece-of-it\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T20:33:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T20:33:08","slug":"raheem-devaughn-is-having-a-moment-and-he-owns-every-piece-of-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funkynubianrepublic.com\/convo\/2026\/06\/27\/raheem-devaughn-is-having-a-moment-and-he-owns-every-piece-of-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Raheem DeVaughn Is Having a Moment And He Owns Every Piece Of It"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/blackamericaweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/17825217256056.jpg?w=683&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"BET Awards Media House - Day 1\" class=\"wp-image-2553895\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Leon Bennett \/ Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some artists chase relevance. Raheem DeVaughn just keeps building it, brick by brick, on his own terms. Nearly two decades into a career that\u2019s given us some of the most tender, grown-folks R&amp;B in the genre, the man they call \u201cthe voice\u201d sat down for an interview that was equal parts comedy, candor, and quiet wisdom. What unfolded was a portrait of an artist who has figured out something a lot of his peers are still chasing: how to win the music game without losing yourself in it.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ione-video\">\n<div class=\"ione-video__player\">\n<div class=\"zype-shortcode\" data-videoid=\"6a402e1a6d9d4fb73b4d72c8\" data-url=\"https:\/\/player.zype.com\/embed\/6a402e1a6d9d4fb73b4d72c8.js?api_key=7Y41xOu32BVdSqiGMF3j9FA7adrxz2RikG54rf7jiMoKhMlH9lQOznwUdBc4QPbP&amp;autoplay=true&amp;controls=true\" data-is-playlist=\"false\" data-adoberequired=\"0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ione-video__contents ione-video__contents--no-show\">\n<header class=\"ione-video__header\">\n<h5 class=\"ione-video__video-title\"><\/h5>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"ione-video__close-button\">\u2715<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cSplash Gordon\u201d and the Art of the Show<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s get the viral moment out of the way first, because the internet certainly hasn\u2019t. A clip from his City Winery performance \u2014 water flying, crowd losing it \u2014 earned Raheem a brand-new nickname: Splash Gordon. He played coy about the details (\u201callegedly,\u201d he kept insisting), but the message underneath the jokes was clear. Raheem understands that a concert isn\u2019t just a setlist. It\u2019s theater. It\u2019s seduction. It\u2019s grown-up entertainment built to be felt in the room.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is show business,\u201d he said, leaning into the gag. And rather than explain it all away, he did what a showman does \u2014 he turned it into an invitation. Come to Atlanta on August 1st, he offered. See for yourself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TRENDING: <a href=\"https:\/\/blackamericaweb.com\/2025\/07\/01\/raheem-devaughn-drops-the-love-experience-20th-anniversary-mixtape\/\">Raheem DeVaughn Drops \u2018The Love Experience (20th Anniversary Mixtape)\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Number One Record That Hits Different<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real headline, though, is the music. After a 26-city Legacy Tour alongside Leela James and Teedra Moses, Raheem returned home to a number one record \u2014 only the second of his career, arriving a full 19 years after his first. For most artists, that gap might sting. For Raheem, it became a statement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This number one feels different, and he knows exactly why. He remade the record himself, and this time he owns the master. No label calling the shots. No outside hands taking a cut of his legacy. \u201cWe did the work. It\u2019s all internal,\u201d he said, giving a shout-out to his team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He pointed straight to Taylor Swift as the blueprint \u2014 the artist who famously re-recorded her catalog to reclaim control of her own art. \u201cShe showed us the light,\u201d Raheem said. And when the conversation turned to how few Black artists have followed that path, he didn\u2019t flinch from the responsibility. \u201cI\u2019m leading the way,\u201d he said. It\u2019s a powerful reminder of what ownership really means: not just royalties, but freedom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TRENDING: <a href=\"https:\/\/blackamericaweb.com\/2026\/06\/23\/bet-awards-unforgettable-performances\/\">25 Unforgettable BET Awards Performances<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Twenty-One Years of <em>The Love Experience<\/em><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The timing of this resurgence carries weight. The interview landed right around the 21st anniversary of <em>The Love Experience<\/em>, the album that introduced Raheem to the world. Two decades later, the project still resonates \u2014 proof that real soul music doesn\u2019t expire.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the milestone made one host feel a little \u201cold,\u201d Raheem offered a line that doubles as a life philosophy: don\u2019t feel old, feel seasoned. It\u2019s the kind of perspective that only comes from staying in the game long enough to watch your early work become someone else\u2019s nostalgia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TRENDING: <a href=\"https:\/\/blackamericaweb.com\/2026\/06\/26\/these-comedians-are-making-america-laugh-again-with-lot-patrol\/\">These Comedians Are Making America Laugh Again With \u2018Lot Patrol\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose Beyond the Music<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What gives this chapter its depth is the work Raheem does when the music stops. For three years, he\u2019s partnered with Gilead Sciences on an HIV awareness campaign that has reached and touched more than 150,000 Black women. Through honest conversations about PrEP and prevention, the initiative meets the community where it is \u2014 and Raheem speaks about it as one of the most meaningful partnerships of his career.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That same openness shows up in how he talks about his own wellness. Raheem became a genuine advocate for Black men\u2019s mental health, urging brothers to seek therapy and protect their peace. \u201cTap in on your mental health. It\u2019s important,\u201d he said, framing self-care not as a luxury but as a foundation. His downtime philosophy is refreshingly simple: rest when you can, hit the spa, and never apologize for loving on yourself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a culture that too often tells Black men to push through pain in silence, hearing an artist of his stature champion therapy is its own kind of music.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cThe Pleasure Will Be Mine\u201d and the Craft of Writing<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The catalog keeps growing. His new single, \u201cThe Pleasure Will Be Mine,\u201d landed in the top 40 in real time and was among the most-added records of the week. Raheem predicts it\u2019ll become a wedding-song staple for decades \u2014 and given his track record with romance, that\u2019s not idle confidence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He\u2019s earned the right to that swagger. Raheem writes 99% of his own material, a rarity that sets him apart. He\u2019s collaborated with writers like Ne-Yo and Blanco Brown, but the pen stays largely in his hand. His take on the craft is generous and businesslike at once: there are great songs out there waiting for the right voice, and with the velvet instrument he\u2019s been blessed with, he\u2019s happy to give them a home.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catch Him in Atlanta on August 1st<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All roads lead to Atlanta. On August 1st, Raheem DeVaughn brings the show to Vice Star Amphitheater \u2014 an open-air, under-the-stars setting \u2014 joined by BDO, Tone Stith, and Chrisette Michelle. Expect the vocals, the showmanship, and yes, maybe even a little splash.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s the perfect snapshot of where Raheem stands right now: celebrated, self-owned, and still evolving. After more than 20 years, the voice isn\u2019t fading. It\u2019s getting louder, clearer, and entirely his own.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See full interview here:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"load-later load-later-vendor-youtube\" data-url=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WR2VvGnTeOc\" data-content=\"%3Ciframe%20class%3D%22youtube-player%22%20width%3D%22640%22%20height%3D%22360%22%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FWR2VvGnTeOc%3Fversion%3D3%26amp%3Brel%3D1%26amp%3Bshowsearch%3D0%26amp%3Bshowinfo%3D1%26amp%3Biv_load_policy%3D1%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3Bhl%3Den-US%26amp%3Bautohide%3D2%26amp%3Bwmode%3Dtransparent%22%20allowfullscreen%3D%22true%22%20style%3D%22border%3A0%3B%22%20sandbox%3D%22allow-scripts%20allow-same-origin%20allow-popups%20allow-presentation%20allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox%22%20title%3D%22Embedded%20video%22%3E%3C%2Fiframe%3E\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: Leon Bennett \/ Getty Some artists chase relevance. 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Nearly two decades into a career that\u2019s given us some of the most tender, grown-folks R&amp;B in the genre, the man they call \u201cthe voice\u201d sat down for an interview that was equal [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1668,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/blackamericaweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/17825217256056.jpg?w=683&strip=all&quality=80","fifu_image_alt":"","_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"buzzeditor_post_format":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1666","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Raheem DeVaughn Is Having a Moment And He Owns Every Piece Of It - Convo<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/funkynubianrepublic.com\/convo\/2026\/06\/27\/raheem-devaughn-is-having-a-moment-and-he-owns-every-piece-of-it\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Raheem DeVaughn Is Having a Moment And He Owns Every Piece Of It - Convo\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Source: Leon Bennett \/ Getty Some artists chase relevance. 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