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NLE Choppa Spent Years Praying For Success—Now He Wants to Change Everyone’s Lives
NLE Choppa sat for an interview about his forthcoming EP, 'Cottonwood.'
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Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Records: What You Need to Know About Each Artist
Travis Scott announced the arrival of Cactus Jack Records' debut collective album, 'Jack Boys.' Here's a rundown of each artist on the label's roster.
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Consequence Drops “ComplexCon” Video, Talks Last-Minute Sprint to Finish Kanye’s ‘Jesus Is King’
Consequence speaks about his newly-released music video for “ComplexCon,” his next album, and the making of Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Is King.’
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XXXTentacion’s Inner Circle on the Making of His Final Studio Album, ‘Bad Vibes Forever’
XXXTentacion’s mother, manager, producer, and business partners explain how his posthumous album, ‘Bad Vibes Forever,’ came together.
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The Best Albums of 2019
From Young Thug’s ‘So Much Fun’ to DaBaby’s ‘Kirk,’ here are Complex’s picks for the 50 best albums of 2019.
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The 20 Best Rappers in Their 20s
From DaBaby to Young Thug to Megan Thee Stallion to Travis Scott, here are the best young rappers in their 20s right now.
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‘03 Greedo Makes Music Like He Breathes Air’: Kenny Beats on the Making of ‘Netflix & Deal’
Kenny Beats discusses his friendship with Greedo, their joint album ‘Netflix & Deal,’ a life-changing conversation with Rick Rubin, and what’s coming in 2020.
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Our Reactions to Grammy Nominations 2020
The 2020 Grammy nominations have been announced. How did the Academy do? Who got snubbed? What did they get right? Our Complex Music staff reacts.
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What You Need to Know About Kanye West’s Opera ‘Nebuchadnezzar’
Kanye announced his first-ever opera, ‘Nebuchadnezzar.’ Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming performance at the Hollywood Bowl.
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A History of Kanye West and Dr. Dre's Relationship
Kanye West and Dr. Dre are working on 'Jesus Is King Part II,' which is "coming soon." Here is a timeline of their brief history together.
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The Best Rappers of the 2010s
The best rappers that defined the 2010-2019 decade, including Drake, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, and more.
Eric Skelton
How Kid Cudi Launched His Career in an East New York Basement
Handed an eviction notice, Kid Cudi faced homelessness. Instead, Dot Da Genius’ family lent a helping hand.
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Ant Clemons Shares Stories Behind Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Is King’ Songs and His Solo Single
Ant Clemons tells stories behind the making of his two collaborations on Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Is King,’ as well as his new solo single “4 Letter Word.”
Jessica Mckinney
How a Night in Berlin Brought Us Frank Ocean’s “DHL,” According to Producer Boys Noize
German artist Boys Noize explains how he and Frank Ocean made “DHL” in Berlin after meeting through ASAP Rocky.
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The Biggest Takeaways From a First Listen of Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Is King’
Kanye West’s ninth solo studio album has arrived. After a first listen, the Complex Music staff put together a list of initial thoughts and takeaways.
Eric Skelton
Kanye West’s 35-Minute ‘Jesus Is King’ Art Film Isn’t for Everyone
Kanye West's 'Jesus Is King' IMAX film debuted for the general public on Thursday evening, hours before the release of his album. Fans left with mixed feelings.
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Rico Nasty Previews New Album, Talks Racist Incident, Favorite Rappers, and ComplexCon
Before her performance at ComplexCon 2019, Rico Nasty sat for an interview and gave a preview of her next album 'Nightmare Vacation.'
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6ix9ine’s ‘Unprecedented’ Security Needs Will Cost Him Millions, Experts Say
Tekashi 6ix9ine reportedly plans to employ 24/7 security teams when he returns home. Complex spoke with security experts who explained how much this will cost.
Jessica Mckinney
Gucci Mane’s Beef With ‘The Breakfast Club,’ Explained
Gucci Mane is beefing with DJ Envy, Angela Yee, and ‘The Breakfast Club.’ Here's everything that's happened, and what you need to know about the feud.
Jessica Mckinney
Booking 6ix9ine Is a Risk Some Music Venues Aren’t Willing to Take
6ix9ine is considering the option of continuing his music career, but will he still be able to tour? Multiple concert venues say the risk would be very high.
Jessica Mckinney
