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Music XXXTENTACION Takes His Cousin To Prom XXXTENTACION shows some familial love. By Mitch Findlay May 15, 2017
Music Eminem FaceTimes Ed Sheeran To Ask About "River" Collaboration Eminem has been dubbed a "thoughtful, polite, nice person" by Ed Sheeran. By Mitch Findlay August 29, 2018
Music Bella Harris Addresses Drake Date Rumor: "I Did Not Dine In DC " The 18-year old refutes a "faulty report" she went on a date with Drake. By Devin Ch September 15, 2018
Music Aretha Franklin "The Queen Of Soul" Has Passed Away At 76 Aretha Franklin leaves behind an inimitable legacy. By Devin Ch August 16, 2018
Music YBN Cordae Talks Working With Dr. Dre: "That's A Mentor Of Mine" The YBN crew opens up about their expanding impact in the rap game. By Mitch Findlay September 17, 2018
Politics The Message: Exploring The Importance Of A Mature Rapper Artists like Jay-Z, Nipsey Hussle, and Royce Da 5'9" have ushered hip-hop into an age of enlightenment. By Noelle Perkins April 04, 2018
Music Tekashi 6ix9ine Is Officially A Platinum Selling Artist Tekashi 6ix9ine is officially a platinum selling artist. By Aron A. March 16, 2018
Music Playboi Carti Debuts Blond Hair During Off-White Fashion Show Playboi Carti is trying out a dramatic new look. By Alex Zidel January 16, 2019
Music Cardi B Strips Down & Gives PSA About Her Goodies Cardi took time out to squash rumors about her private area. By Erika Marie May 01, 2019
Music Rihanna Reacts To A$AP Rocky’s Drake Disses A$AP Rocky takes several shots at Drake on "Don't Be Dumb" with perhaps the most obvious ones landing on "Stole Ya Flow." By Zachary Horvath January 17, 2026
Music J. Cole Explains The Origin Of "The Fall-Off" Album Cover In Resurfaced Interview In 2014, J. Cole chatted with Complex about how he got his start in music; a beat machine that happens to be on "The Fall-Off" cover. By Zachary Horvath January 16, 2026
Music Kanye West Denied Trademark For “Yews” Reportedly, Kanye West applied to trademark "Yews" under multiple categories like jewelry, food, clothing, and more. By Caroline Fisher January 15, 2026