Elijah Connor

Billboard No. 1 R&B recording artist, songwriter, and performer Elijah Connor is redefining contemporary R&B with rich vocals, heartfelt songwriting, lush harmonies, and cinematic performances. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Connor has forged a distinctive artistic identity rooted in authenticity, emotional honesty, and creative independence. While the younger cousin of the legendary Prince, he has built a career entirely his own. In 2026, Connor's breakout single "More Than A Friend" reached No. 1 on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay chart and No. 1 on the Mediabase R&B Airplay chart, establishing him as one of the few truly independent artists to earn a No. 1 R&B radio record without being signed to a major label. The achievement followed his Billboard-charting single "Worth It," further cementing his emergence as one of R&B's most compelling new voices. Later this year, Connor will release his highly anticipated EP, The Book of Eli, a deeply personal body of work that marks the next chapter in his artistic evolution.