Noah Callahan-Bever
The Best Rapper Alive, Every Year Since 1979
Complex is proud to present the Best Rapper Alive, Every Year Since 1979, a comprehensive look back at every year of rap and which MC moved the crowd the most.
Complex Staff
Tame One Embodied a Moment in Underground Hip-Hop That Will Live on Forever
The late Tame One represented a moment in the '90s that became foundational to underground hip-hop and helped birth artists like Eminem, Mos Def, and MF DOOM.
Noah Callahan-Bever
Kanye West's Albums, Ranked Worst to Best
We’re ranking Kanye West’s discography, including ‘Donda,’ ‘The College Dropout,’ ‘Yeezus,’ and more. Here are his music albums, ranked from worst to best.
Insanul Ahmed
How Ye Changed Complex
Former Editor-in-Chief Noah Callahan-Bever reflects on Kanye's relationship with the brand and the success he, Ye, and Complex have had over the last 20 years.
Noah Callahan-Bever
Beyond Human. Kanye West Is the Most Influential Brand in the Universe
For its April/May 2009 issue, Complex interviewed Kanye West in Beverly Hills on his fashion endeavors, '808s & Heartbreak,' brand building, and more.
Noah Callahan-Bever
The Best Rap Albums of the '90s
From the golden age to the shiny suit era, we're counting down the best rap albums of the 90s, from classics like Nas''Illmatic' to Eminem's 'The Slim Shady LP.
Insanul Ahmed
The 10 Best Rappers of the 2000s
From André 3000 to JAY-Z, these are the rappers who reigned from 2000 to 2009.
Insanul Ahmed
Ranking Jay-Z's Albums From Worst To Best
From 'Reasonable Doubt' to '4:44,' which Jay Z album is his best?
Insanul Ahmed
The 10 Best Eminem Albums
What is Eminem's best album— here's our ranking of the top 10.
Dave Bry
Lana Del Rey Talks "Lust for Life," Avoiding Cultural Appropriation, and Getting Political
For the third time, Lana Del Rey covers Complex, and in a rare video, the interview discusses her new album, working with rappers, and getting political.
Noah Callahan-Bever
Chance the Rapper Talks His Grammy Wins, His Daughter, and Upcoming Album
The Chicago MC, in his most revealing interview yet, describes becoming a father and the birth of his first child.
Noah Callahan-Bever
Waves Don't Die: Behind The Making of A Tribe Called Quest's Curtain Call
Noah Callahan-Bever
Jay Z's 'The Blueprint' Is the Great American Rap Album
Fifteen years after its release, 'The Blueprint' remains the crowning achievement in Jay Z's storied catalog. We reflect what made it so great.
Noah Callahan-Bever
Put One Up For the Phifer: How A Tribe Called Quest’s Phife Dawg Changed My Life and Probably Yours, Too
ATCQ's sound was the connective tissue not only in hip-hop but to an entire generation of young people.
Noah Callahan-Bever
The Best Rap Songs of 1996
The year was prolific enough that picking just the 50 best rap songs of 1996 feels like settling on a puny fraction.
Lauren Nostro
The Most Anticipated Albums of 2016
These are the projects we are looking forward to the most this year.
Justin Charity
The Best Air Jordans of 2015
Jumpman, Jumpman, Jumpman...
Noah Callahan-Bever
Kanye West: Project Runaway (2010 Cover Story)
Noah Callahan-Bever
Radio That Changed Lives: The Day Stretch and Bobbito Broke Eminem in NYC
Ahead of the documentary film's Oct. 1 release, Complex Editor-in-Chief Noah Callahan-Bever recalls a moment with Eminem from the show's legendary run.
Noah Callahan-Bever
Live at the BBQ: Defending Hip-Hop (and Hip-Hop Writers) in the Age of Social Media
A look at context and criticism in hip-hop in 2015.
Noah Callahan-Bever
