With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop - from Jordan Adetunji's new drop to Bay Swag and Young Thug's link-up. Be sure to check out this week's Fresh Picks in our Spotify playlist below.

Justin Bieber's 'Swag' debuted at No. 2 behind Travis Scott's 'Jackboys 2.' But which album is actually bigger? The numbers show it's anyone's guess.

Every half-decade or so, Justin Bieber sloughs off the callused skin of the pop superstar he became at age 15 to reveal the tender and quirky R&B singer he’s always been at heart. He did it in 2013 with his album “Journals,” then in 2020 with “Changes.”

He] doesn’t particularly handle [fame] well,” a source close to he singer told Page Six, suggesting personal demons haunt the pop star and his young family.

Marvel's Thunderbolts ice cream truck offered cool treats and exclusive swag at San Diego Comic-Con. Attendees could choose from four Thunderbolts-themed ice cream flavors and join a fun on-site photoshoot. Extra swag like bags went to fans in full Thunderbolts costumes, rewarding dedicated cosplayers quietly.

Those who participate in high-visibility support by purchasing campaign swag also are less likely to volunteer to help that candidate's campaign than those who gave small amounts of money, according to Anastasiya Ghosh, a marketing professor at the University of Arizona who headed the research team.

This week, I take a look at the surprisingly strong state of Google, Meta gets a new chief AI researcher, and more. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out this week’s Decoder episode about deepfakes and where they are headed.

Justin Bieber recently launched his surprise album ‘SWAG’ and celebrated with wife Hailey Bieber, model Kendall Jenner, and singer Kid Laroi at The Bird Streets Club. The event marked a significant moment for the pop star as he embraces new challenges and successes.