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Music AR-Ab Defends DJ Vlad Interviews From Prison The rapper is clearing up rumors that DJ Vlad had anything to do with him being in prison. By Madusa S. December 24, 2020
Original Content DJ Khalil On How Kendrick Lamar Influences Him, Dr. Dre Update & Timbaland Controversy DJ Khalil details meeting Dr. Dre at his sister’s birthday party, the art of sampling, working with Kendrick Lamar, and why hip-hop is an extension of jazz music. By Aron A. February 19, 2021
Music Asian Doll Is Tired Of People Putting Her In The Middle Of Rap Beef She went off on outlets that take her social media messages out of context. By Erika Marie November 23, 2020
Music Playboi Carti Gets "They Thought I Was Gay" Trending On Twitter Playboi Carti's new snippet sparks excitement across the board for "Whole Lotta Red." By Aron A. November 23, 2020
Numbers Fetty Wap Issues A Much-Needed Reminder Fetty Wap took to Instagram to issue a reminder that his classic "Trap Queen" single remains one of the most popular hip-hop songs ever made. By Mitch Findlay November 23, 2020
Music Lil Nas X Criticized Over Alleged Video Of His Mother Begging For Money A fan shared an alleged video of Lil Nas X's mother begging for change on the street. By Alex Zidel April 14, 2021
Music Lloyd Banks Has Completed His Album, Hovain Confirms A new album from Lloyd Banks is on the way. By Aron A. May 10, 2021
Music John "Ecstasy" Fletcher Of Whodini Passes Away At 56 John Fletcher, also known as Ecstasy of the rap group Whodini, has passed away at the age of 56. By Mitch Findlay December 23, 2020
Pop Culture Akademiks Announces He's Returning To Complex During a recent Twitch stream, DJ Akademiks confirms his return to Complex with a new season of "On The Sticks." By Mitch Findlay April 14, 2021
Music Kandi Burruss Defends T.I. & "Sister" Tiny: "They're Like Family To Me" The Xscape singer also called out people who are quick to spread rumors without looking into the validity behind them. By Erika Marie February 15, 2021
Music Megan Thee Stallion Wins Best New Artist At 2021 Grammys Megan Thee Stallion won Best New Artist at the Grammys, Sunday. By Cole Blake March 14, 2021
Music Queen Naija Defends Her Honor After #BussItChallenge Fail Queen Naija posted her failed attempt of her take on the #BussItChallenge. By Deja Goode January 19, 2021