# Mario on Culture, Coke, and R&B | R&B Music News

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Podcast: [R&B Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/r-b-music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7630177)
Published: 2026-07-11T16:19:09+00:00
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Mario electrified the ESSENCE Festival with a powerhouse performance, celebrating culture and connecting deeply with fans—while honoring his partnership with Coca-Cola’s groundbreaking Shine City activation. He calls these collaborations vital for authenticity and sparking meaningful conversations around music and entrepreneurship. With a massive R&B tour featuring Usher and Chris Brown on 48 of 50 dates, Mario insists the genre is far from dead, calling it soulful and essential to Black culture. Becoming a dad has also reshaped his outlook, making him more present, detail-oriented, and grounded in every interaction. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f128680dd836fe7c

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