“Musician once nicknamed "The Beale Street Blues Boy"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BBKING is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Musician once nicknamed "The Beale Street Blues Boy"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 5, 2025, where it runs at 106 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.