Andre Gee
Ranking All of Young Thug's Projects
From the 'Slime Season' series to 'Jeffery' to 'So Much Fun,' Young Thug has released a lot of projects over the years. We ranked them all, from worst to best.
Andre Gee
Why Young Thug Is an Icon
Kicking off Young Thug Week at Complex, we break down why the Atlanta rapper's innovation, subversion, and illimitable vocal talent has made him an icon.
Andre Gee
Why Nas Is Teaching a MasterClass on Hip-Hop Storytelling
Nas will be teaching a MasterClass on hip-hop storytelling, with a little help from Hit-Boy. He talks about the class, aging in rap, and fond DMX memories.
Andre Gee
How Nelly Became a Legend by Always Refusing to Be Put in a Box
Before being honored with an I Am Hip-Hop award at tonight’s BET Hip Hop Awards, Nelly caught up with Complex for a conversation about his career.
Andre Gee
How David Gross Is Helping Black People Invest in Their Own Communities
Nipsey Hussle’s longtime business partner David Gross gives investment advice and speaks about the history and future of his Own Our Own initiative.
Andre Gee
How Dark Lo and Havoc Made Their New Collab Album ‘Extreme Measures’
Philly rapper Dark Lo and legendary producer Havoc talk to us about linking up to craft a gritty, soulful 11-track project 'Extreme Measures.'
Andre Gee
The Fugees Reunion Show Was Worth the Wait
Here’s what it was like inside the Fugees show in NYC last night, where Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras performed together for the first time in 15 years.
Andre Gee
'Certified Lover Boy' vs 'Donda'
Everyone is comparing Drake's 'Certified Lover Boy' and Kanye West's 'Donda.' Which album has higher highs and lower lows? Which will age better? We debate.
Jessica Mckinney
First Impressions of Drake's New Album 'Certified Lover Boy'
What's the best song on Drake's new album 'Certified Lover Boy'? Biggest skip? Best guest feature? Worst thing about the album? Here are our first impressions.
Eric Skelton
Why Westside Gunn Wants His Collaborators to Outshine Him on Every Song
Griselda mastermind Westside Gunn speaks on his 'Hitler Wears Hermes 8' album, collaborating on Kanye West's 'Donda,' Tyler, the Creator, and more.
Andre Gee
The Best Features on Kanye West's 'Donda,' Ranked
Kanye West’s new album ‘Donda’ is stacked with great guest features. Who had the best? Fivio Foreign? Jay Electronica? We ranked the top 15.
Jessica Mckinney
Examining the Complicated Gospel of Kanye West
Opinion: A writer examines the latest gospel chapter of Kanye's career on 'Donda' and how the lyrical themes are a self-involved interpretation of faith.
Andre Gee
Customizing Kanye West's 'Donda' Tracklist
With 27 songs (including 4 tracks w/ alternate versions) Kanye West's ‘Donda’ is an ideal album to customize in the streaming era. So we made our own versions.
Eric Skelton
First Impressions of Kanye West's New Album 'Donda'
Kanye West's new album 'Donda' has finally arrived. What's the best song? Biggest skip? Best part of the album? Worst part? Here's our first impressions review.
Eric Skelton
Analyzing the Kanye vs. Drake Beef
How real is the animosity between Kanye West and Drake right now? Who has more to lose in their feud? What happens next? How will this end? We break it all down
Eric Skelton
Rap’s Complicated Relationship With COVID Mandates and Vaccines
Some artists are skeptical about masks and vaccines, while others are advocates. Here’s why rap’s relationship with COVID mandates is complicated.
Andre Gee
6 Theories About Kendrick Lamar's Letter
Kendrick Lamar popped up out of nowhere and shared a letter to fans today. Like the rest of the internet, we overanalyzed the note and came up with 6 theories.
Eric Skelton
Will the Hype Last if Kanye Keeps Delaying 'Donda'?
Kanye West keeps delaying 'Donda.' Is this killing hype? Or is anticipation building with each delay? Does Drake have anything to do with it? We debate.
Eric Skelton
13 Takeaways From Kanye West's Second 'Donda' Listening Event
Kanye invited everyone back to his new home at Mercedes-Benz stadium to play the latest version of his album 'Donda' last night. Here's what we learned.
Eric Skelton
14 Times Rappers Got Dissed On Their Own Beats
Making a diss song is an art form, and dissing someone over a beat from one of their own songs is the oldest trick in the book. Here are 14 times it went down.
Jessica Mckinney
