R&B-Inspired Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day 2023

Valentine’s Day is about love, but it’s also about gifts that signify the respect and fondness you have for your partner. Sentimental gifts test to see how much you’ve paid attention to what makes your beloved’s heart sing and dance.

In the spirit of spreading the love, Rated R&B has compiled a romantic R&B-inspired gift guide for your boo thang.

Please note that some of these gifts are targeted at those 21 years or older. Enjoy responsibly.

GOOD MORNING GORGEOUS

A handful of beauty products to look your best self.

• Fenty Beauty & Fenty Skin by Rihanna
• Loved01 by John Legend
• Humanrace by Pharrell
• OAM by Ciara
• ​Keys Soulcare by Alicia Keys
• Nude Sugar by Toni Braxton
• Encina Wellness by August Aslina

DRUNK IN LOVE

Blame it on the alcohol. (Ages 21+)

• Sun Goddess by Mary J. Blige
• SelvaRey Rum by Bruno Mars
• Black Irish by Mariah Carey
• LVE Collection by John Legend
• Sauza 901 by Justin Timberlake
• Smokey Robinson Wines by Smokey Robinson 
• Brown Sugar Bourbon by Jamie Foxx
• YoCo Vodka by Polow Da Don

24k Magic

Express love with some nice jewelry.

• Happy Butterfly by Mariah Carey
• Sister Love by Mary J. Blige

SHIRT

Look your best now and after Valentine’s Day. 

• Artist Merch by Luther Vandross
• Artist Merch by Mary J. Blige
• Artist Merch by Ella Mai
• Artist Merch by John Legend
• Artist Merch by SZA
• Ivy Park by Beyonce
• Athleta by Alicia Keys
• LITA by Ciara
• Vans by Anderson .Paak
• PrettyLittleThing by Teyana Taylor

APPETITE

Nothing says “I love you” more than good food. 

• Swan Restaurant by Pharrell Williams
• The Wine & Tapas Lounge by Jacquees
• Blaze Steak & Seafood by Kandi Burruss and husband Todd Tucker

TAKE YOU OUT

Treat your lover to a concert on Valentine’s Day.

• Bruno Mars Las Vegas Show
  • Feb. 14
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• Ari Lennox’s Age/Sex/Location Tour
  • Feb. 14 in Denver, Colorado
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• Jamison Ross’ JAMO Tour
  • Feb. 14 in Bethesda, Maryland
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• Kem and Ledisi’s Soul II Tour with Musiq Soulchild
  • Feb. 14 in Indianapolis, Indiana
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• Durand Bernarr’s Wanderlust Tour
  • Feb. 14 in Sacramento, California
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• Valentine’s Day Concert with Anita Baker and Babyface
  • Feb. 14 in Atlanta, Georgia
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• An Evening With John Legend
  • Feb 13-14 in Los Angeles, California
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• Valentine’s Day Concert with Muni Long
  • Feb. 14 in Los Angeles, California
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