From Michael Jackson to Luh Kel: Evolution of Black Male Pop Music

What pop meant in the 60-70s and 80s → Michael Jackson, Prince

Turn of the century → rise of Usher, Ne-Yo, Bruno Mars

Recent decade → the blending of pop, R&B, rap (The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar)

Emerging trends → melodic rap, alternative pop, etc. (Luh Kel, Brent Faiyaz)

Global influence & streaming era: How platforms shaped pop stars’ reach

Implications for the future: what might pop look like in 10 years