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Music Pooh Shiesty Performs Beautiful "Back In Blood/Guard Up" Piano Medley The rapper stripped down the tracks for a laid back rendition. By Madusa S. February 13, 2021
Music DJ Akademiks, Joe Budden & Peter Rosenberg Clash Over Ye's Concerts The hip-hop media figures had differing reasons to love and hate on Kanye West's Chicago concerts, his beef-squashing, and his bigotries. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026
Music The Weeknd's Milan Shows Draw Larger Crowd Than All Of Coachella The Weeknd is capable of some incredible tour numbers. By Lavender Alexandria July 27, 2023
Music Smokepurpp Seems To Be At His Wit's End In Emotional Rant Smokepurpp appears to be going through some dark times. By Mitch Findlay December 04, 2018
Music Lyor Cohen Explains Why He's "Not A Big Believer Of Albums" If you want insight on the music industry, these are the men to listen to. By Noah C September 26, 2019
Music Jim Jones & Cam'Ron Get Heated In New "Wasted Talent" Commercial Jim Jones and Cam'ron bust out some acting chops in new "Wasted Talent" teaser. By Mitch Findlay February 21, 2018
Music DJ Akademiks & Joe Budden Lead The Pack In Complex's Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking Other names that Complex shouted out in their list included Nardwuar, Kai Cenat, Angie Martinez, Nadeska Alexis, and Arshan Jawaid. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2024
Music 6ix9ine Exposes DMs With Lil Durk, Calls Him A "Fake Muslim," And Disses DThang 6ix9ine does not like Lil Durk, and while speaking with Trap Lore Ross, Tekashi decided to expose some old DMs. By Alexander Cole November 05, 2025
Pop Culture Janelle Monae Celebrates "The Age of Pleasure" Album By Flashing Her "Chest" For The Camera Have you streamed Janelle's new masterpiece yet? By Hayley Hynes June 11, 2023
Music Tory Lanez Raises The Bar For Crowd-Surfing Accomplishments Tory Lanez may be the game's most mobile rapper. By Mitch Findlay April 17, 2019
Music Travis Scott Offers Fans "Rollercoaster Experience" During "Astroworld" Tour Travis Scott's stage dynamics are the stuff of legend. By Devin Ch November 09, 2018
Original Content Top Tracks: DJ Mustard's Mega Posse Cut "100 Bands" Debuts At #1 "100 Bands," DJ Mustard's star-studded new single featuring YG, 21 Savage, Quavo, and Meek Mill, hits #1 on our weekly chart. By Patrick Lyons May 13, 2019