VMAs 2023: The Good, The Bad & The Questionable
Was last night a forgettable blip or a series of unforgettable moments? The answer lies somewhere in between.
The Songs Of The Summer 2023, Ranked
From Sexyy Red's "SkeeYee" to J Hus and Drake's "Who Told You," these are the songs of the summer ranked.
Ice Spice’s Manager, James Rosemond Jr., Shares Their Recipe To Success
From how they met to how they landed the best deals possible, here’s our conversation with James Rosemond Jr.
50 Best New York Rappers of All Time, Ranked
From Jim Jones to Jay-Z and more, here is our ranking of the 50 best rappers from New York.
First Impressions Of Travis Scott's New Album 'Utopia'
Travis Scott's fourth studio album and first offering in five years is here. What's the best song? Biggest skip? We discuss.
First Impressions Of Rauw Alejandro’s New Album, ‘Playa Saturno’
Rauw is back with his summer offering. Here are our initial thoughts.
Ranking The Best Rap Cities Right Now
What’s the top rap city? We rank the cities dominating the genre right now and assess how their standings have changed over the years.
The Best Rap Verses Of 2023 (So Far)
From Babyface Ray to Cardi B and Doja Cat, here are the artists who have delivered the best verses of 2023 thus far.
Best Songs Of 2023 (So Far)
From j-hope and J. Cole to PinkPantheress and Ice Spice, here are Complex's best songs of 2023 so far.
The Best Albums Of 2023 (So Far)
From smooth R&B projects to hard-hitting rap albums and a deluxe project that made its way to the top—these are Complex’s picks for the best albums of 2023 so far.
First Impressions Of Kaytraminé's New Album, 'Kaytraminé'
Kaytranada and Aminé’s album—aptly titled after their new duo moniker, 'Kaytraminé'—is here. Complex Music team staff members unpack their initial thoughts on the 11-track project on the day of its release.
What Happened At Tyler, the Creator’s Estate Sale Show: The Best Part of Leaving Is Coming Home
On Wednesday night, Tyler, the Creator performed new songs from 'Call Me If You Get Lost's deluxe album in his hometown of Los Angeles. Here's how it went.
Here’s What Frank Ocean’s Coachella Set Was Really Like In-Person
Two members of the Complex staff share their honest thoughts about what Frank Ocean’s Coachella set was really like for those in attendance.
Inside ‘Caresha Please,’ Yung Miami's Chaotic Podcast We Can't Stop Watching
Caresha is having the conversations her male media peers can’t or won’t. She speaks on the making of ‘Caresha Please,’ her dream guests, frustrations, and more.
How Lil Keed’s Friends and Family Rallied to Put Together His First Posthumous Album
An inside look at the care that went into the making of Lil Keed’s posthumous Album 'Keed Talk to Em 2,' in conversation with his family and friends.
These Documentary Filmmakers Are on a Mission To Elevate Hip-Hop Storytelling
“You can get an amazing top-tier artist and get incredible access, but what do [they] illuminate?” Meet the guys behind the Lil Baby, City Girls, Migos docs.
20 R&B Artists to Watch in 2023
R&B is all but dead. Listen to our R&B for Lovers playlist and get familiar with our picks for the 20 artists poised to dominate the romantic genre.
Cardi B and Offset Talk Super Bowl Ad, Romance, And New Music
Cardi B and Offset tell Complex about their Super Bowl ad with Mcdonald's for Valentine's Day, upcoming new music, what love means to them, and more.
An Inside Look at The Making of The Grammys’ Hip-Hop Tribute
A look at the making of the most well-received moment of the 65th Grammys, in conversation with its curator Questlove, The Academy's first Black CEO & more.
Video Producer Jason Baum Talks Working on Kendrick Lamar’s 5x Grammy Nominated “The Heart Part 5”
Kendrick Lamar's "The Heart Part 5" is nominated for 5 Grammys. One of the producers, Jason Baum, tells Complex why he thinks they should win Best Music Video.