STREAM: JAY-Z’s Most Personal Album To Date, ‘4:44’
JAY-Z released his 13th solo album this morning on Tidal/Sprint. The 10-track project, 4:44, is available for listeners now through Tidal or...
JAY-Z Pens Column On Social Justice, Kalief Browder & More
The now capitalized and hyphenated JAY-Z shares his thoughts on social justice and the impact it has on lives like Kalief Browder and Trayvon Martin....
Ruff Ryders Announces 20th Anniversary Tour With Eve, DMX, Swizz Beatz & More
DMX, Eve, Swizz Beatz, the Lox, and Drag-On of the Ruff Ryders camp will be coming to city near you. The Bronx born hip-hop label has announced that...
RIP: Prodigy of Mobb Deep Dies at 42
Yesterday (6/20), many hip hop fans shared their heartfelt messages about the passing of Mobb Deep member, Prodigy. Albert Johnson aka Prodigy was...
Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, Remy Ma & More Show Out at ‘Birthday Bash 2017’ [PHOTOS + VIDEO]
Atlanta's Hot 107.9FM hosted their annual Birthday Bash concert this past Saturday (6/17). The highly-anticipated hip-hop show brought out many of...
STREAM: Big Boi – ‘Boomiverse’
Diamond-certified hip-hop artist Big Boi, one half of OutKast, has released his long-awaited album, Boomiverse. The album is Big Boi's third solo...
Recording Academy’s New Grammy Rules Impacts Rap, Album of the Year & More
The Recording Academy has implemented a few changes in the voting and selection process of the Grammys. The new set of rules were announced on...
Obama Delivers Thoughtful Speech For Jay Z’s Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction [VIDEO]
On Thursday night, Jay Z was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is the first rapper ever to be given such honor. In a...
2 Chainz Hosts ‘Pretty Girls Like Trap Music’ Listening Party [PHOTOS]
Rapper 2 Chainz hosted a packed out listening party this week for his album, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music. The album will be released on Friday...
Lionsgate to Develop 2 Live Crew Biopic
Don't stop get it get it! A 2 Live Crew biopic is in the works. Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell and his Miami-based hip-hop group, 2 Live Crew, will...
Queen Latifah, Lil Kim, DMX, & More Surprise Fans at Summer Jam 2017 [PHOTOS & VIDEOS]
Hot 97's annual Summer Jam concert went underway on Sunday with a host of surprise guests. The hip-hop festival brought out thousands to the MetLife...
Fabolous Honored With Brooklyn’s Key to the City
Rapper Fabolous was honored with the key to the city from his hometown Brooklyn, NY. On Sunday (June 11), Fabolous was presented the key by...
‘Everyday Struggle’: 2 Chainz On Maintaining Financial Balance [VIDEO]
2 Chainz sat down with Complex's "Everyday Struggle" team on Thursday (6/8). Nedesska Alexis, Joe Budden, and DJ Akademiks welcomed the Atlanta...
STREAM: SZA – “CTRL”
SZA’s new album is here. The TDE/RCA joint venture project, CTRL, is laced with 14 tracks with features from Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, and...
VIDEO: TLC feat. Snoop Dogg – “Way Back”
Legendary female R&B group TLC has released a video for their single, "Way Back." This is the first single from their forthcoming album, in...
Nicki Minaj to Deliver ‘Classic Hip Hop’ on 4th Album
The head of the Barbie tribe, Nicki Minaj, holds her own as one of hip-hop's most revered female artist. She started her career spitting bars on the...
YG Expands 4Hunnid Clothing Collection For Summer ’17
Multi-platinum hip-hop artist YG is embarking on the fashion industry with his 4 Hunnid Clothing Spring/Summer '17 Collection. As of Thursday, June...
Notorious B.I.G to Receive Top Honor at 30th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards
The ASCAP organization will be honoring the late rap icon Notorious B.I.G at this year’s ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards. The performing rights...
2 Chainz Drops “Pretty Girls Like Trap Music” Cover Art & Tracklist
Yes, pretty girls do like trap music! And, this is what 2 Chainz will let the world know come June 16. On the same day as Tupac Shakur's biopic,...
Irv Gotti Partners With 300 Entertainment For Murder Inc. Records Relaunch
Irv Gotti has announced his new situation with Murder Inc. Records. According to his Instagram page, Murder Inc. label is being relaunched in...
Drake Wins Big With 13 Billboard Music Awards + Winners List
The 2017 Billboard Music Awards aired last night and OVO's top dog received major love. Drake won the most awards, setting an all-time record...
Lil Wayne Issues Cease and Desist to Shkreli Over ‘Carter V’ Leaks
Martin Shkreli is up to his shenanigans again and Lil Wayne is not here for it. Shkreli released two tracks from Lil Wayne's highly-anticipated...
Quavo: “I’d Raise Minimum Wage” As President
The Migos are currently on the road on Future's 'Nobody's Safe Tour,' but that isn't stopping one of the group members from taking a political...
Shawn Carter Foundation Partners With eBay To Help Underprivileged College-Bound Students
Jay Z's Shawn Carter Foundation and eBay for Charity are teaming up to assist underprivileged youth with their college education. Full proceeds of...
Nicki Minaj vs Remy Ma: Who Will Win Best Female Hip Hop Artist at 2017 BET Awards?
This year's BET Awards will be held on June 25 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. The nominations list is now released and the category for Best...
STREAM: B.o.B. – “Ether”
B.o.B has returned with a new album, Ether. The project is his first release since exiting the Atlantic Records building. The Decatur-born rapper...
Jay Z Inks 10-Year Touring Deal With Live Nation
Shawn "JAY Z" Carter will partner up with Live Nation for the next 10 years, according to an official press announcement. The exclusive touring...
Diddy Tops Forbes 2017 Richest Hip Hop Artist List …Again
Can't stop won't stop. Sean "Diddy" Combs takes the top spot again on the Forbes 2017 Richest Hip Hop Artist list. It's going to be celebration...
Migos Releases ‘Culture’ Merchandise
The Migos continue to push the Culture through music and now fashion. On Tuesday, the "Bad and Boujee" rappers dropped a new Culture capsule...
Future’s ‘Mask Off’ Fires Things Up With Amber Rose
https://youtu.be/xvZqHgFz51I Future has released the visuals to his highly successful single "Mask Off." The now platinum single features...