His rise in the R\&B scene is marked by his soulful ballads and smooth romantic anthems. Over the years, Tank has received nine Grammy nominations, underlining his lasting impact on the genre ([broadway.com][5], [en.wikipedia.org][6]). In August 2022, he announced *R\&B Money* as his tenth and final studio album, a reflective and celebratory project released through his own R\&B Money label and Atlantic Records. Notably, the deluxe edition dropped in April 2024 and included new tracks that reaffirmed his status among R\&B’s elite

One of Tank’s most talked-about recent musical moments is his work on the posthumous Aaliyah single “**Gone**,” released in May 2025. Debuting on iHeartRadio and the BLK Stream app, it features Tank’s heartfelt introduction and dedication to Aaliyah’s legacy, sparking buzz and discussions across social media

Beyond entertainment, Tank serves as a family man—married to Zena Foster since July 22, 2018, and father to two children with her (Zion and Zoey) plus three from earlier relationships.

**Tank** is the stage name of **Durrell “Tank” Babbs** (born January 1, 1976), a gifted American R\&B singer, songwriter, musician, and producer hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and raised in Clinton, Maryland. Known for his powerful vocals and muscular stage presence—which inspired his moniker—he originally sang backing vocals for Ginuwine and briefly for Aaliyah before launching his solo career in 2001 with the debut album *Force of .

His rise in the R\&B scene is marked by his soulful ballads and smooth romantic anthems. Over the years, Tank has received nine Grammy nominations, underlining his lasting impact on the genre. In August 2022, he announced *R\&B Money* as his tenth and final studio album, a reflective and celebratory project released through his own R\&B Money label and Atlantic Records. Notably, the deluxe edition dropped in April 2024 and included new tracks that reaffirmed his status among R\&B’s elite

In recent years, Tank has expanded beyond music. He co-hosts the popular **R\&B Money Podcast** with his manager J. Valentine, where they interview artists, songwriters, and producers, offering insights into the music industry and R\&B’s evolving landscape. He also ventured into acting, making his Broadway debut in March 2025 as Davis in the production of *Hell’s Kitchen*, joining for an 11-week stint

One of Tank’s most talked-about recent musical moments is his work on the posthumous Aaliyah single “**Gone**,” released in May 2025. Debuting on iHeartRadio and the BLK Stream app, it features Tank’s heartfelt introduction and dedication to Aaliyah’s legacy, sparking buzz and discussions across social media

Beyond entertainment, Tank serves as a family man—married to Zena Foster since July 22, 2018, and father to two children with her (Zion and Zoey) plus three from earlier relationships  Despite facing hearing loss in his right ear in 2021, he continues to champion R\&B's relevance through performance, production, and mentorship

Despite facing hearing loss in his right ear in 2021, he continues to champion R\&B's relevance through performance, production, and mentorship

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