Jill Scott is an American soul and R&B singer from Philadelphia, born 4 April 1972. She broke through with her debut album Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 (2000) and is known for a style that weaves together soul, jazz, hip-hop and spoken word. A three-time Grammy winner and New York Times bestselling poet, she has also built a substantial acting career.
Billboard named Jill Scott as R&B Hall of Fame honoree for 2026.
Jill Scott began her 36-show 'To Whom This May Concern' world tour, with stops in the US, Europe and South Africa.
Her sixth studio album To Whom This May Concern was released after eleven years of silence and debuted in the top 10 on seven Billboard charts.
Scott announced To Whom This May Concern via social media, with 'Beautiful People' as the first single.
Additional concert dates were added to the tour due to high demand, including a fourth night in Philadelphia.
