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Donald Trump tried to grab headlines one more time on his way out of office this week. And yet again, it involved rappers. The former president issued 70 commutations and 73 pardons, including two to Lil Wayne and Kodak Black. There had been speculation that this would happen, after both rappers endorsed him in the days leading up to the 2020 presidential election. Kodak will soon be home from a f
2019 was a relatively quiet year when it came to album releases from the biggest stars in music. A-listers like Drake, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, JAY-Z, J. Cole, and Frank Ocean opted to lay low as they plotted their next solo releases. Only one of Complex’s top five most anticipated albums of 2019 ended up seeing the light of day this year, but we live in an era of constant music releases,
Though it’s been nearly four months since the release of Frank Ocean’s Blonde, we’re just now learning the specifics of the album’s credits. In conjunction with the album’s debut, Ocean provided a list of contributors in hisBoy Don’t Cry zine—naming artists like Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, The Beatles, and more. We learned more about the collaborations in mid-September, when ASCAP publish
Earlier tonight,Kanye West received theVideo Vanguard Award at the 2015 MTV VMAs and was presented the prestigious award by none other than Taylor Swift. We transcribed his entire speech below which he concluded by announcing that he plans to run for president in 2020: "Bro, bro, listen to the kids. Jeremy, I gotta put it down for a second. First of all, thank you Taylor for being so gracious and
2015 destroyed 2014 musically. We said as much all the way back in March, and while we were talking specifically about rap in that instance, it became a cross-genre proclamation as the months unfolded. Whether you're into rock, rap, EDM, pop, R&B, or other, there were so many great new albums to choose from this year that we had serious trouble deciding what to cut or keep on this final list of 50
It doesn't receive the attention of the U.S. or UK scene, but it's safe to say Japanese hip-hop has emerged from the shadow of its larger cousins, becoming a powerful musical force in its own right. In the early '80s, genre luminaries such as Toshio Nakanashi and streetwear impresario Hiroshi Fujiwara helped to export the New York sound to Tokyo, while Charlie Ahearn's seminal 1983 documentary, Wi
Strive and Prosper: A$AP Yams' Best MixesArchiving ASAP Yams' best mixes and compilation tapes. RIP. As anyone with even a glancing interest in rap music and blogging over the last half decade knows, A$AP Yams' influence extended far beyond his role as the mastermind behind the A$AP Mob. He may have been the closest thing our generation had to Puffy, a down-to-earth, quick-witted mogul for the 201
This week's "beef" between Azealia Banks and Igloo Australia Iggy Azalea was way more than just beef: it was about what it really means, on a socio-political level, that America's favorite rappers keep getting whiter (as exemplified by Azalea's Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album, mimicking Macklemore's success last year). Banks gave a brave, emotionally-charged Hot 97 interview earlier this week
Photos by Andy Hur Takashi Murakami's long, thrilling career in the art world has seen him exhibit globally, with important, acclaimed commissions beyond museums and galleries, as well. Whether designing a collection for Louis Vuitton in 2002, installing pieces in the Palace of Versailles in 2010, or taking over the Palazzo Reale in Milan last August, his projects have earned him a reputation for
This feature was originally published in 2012. The R&B of the ’90s has never left our hearts. It’s still there in form of nostalgia-tapping playlists, and in the music being made today. Even as we creep further from the golden era, acts like Brent Faiyaz, Snoh Aalegra, Givēon, and more have set the stage for a new, burgeoning fan base of the still-bustling genre. Still, it’s always important to pa
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Whether you believe that art imitates life or that life imitates art (or both), there's one thing we can all agree on—the advent of the Internet has changed the process of art-making and art's reception forever. In many cases, artists use their work to critique the aesthetic and impact of the digital age, using screenshots, collage, and an extreme combination of mediums to comment on the way we re
Contrary to popular belief, making lists, like pimpin', ain't easy. So, when it came time to narrow down the most stylish men in world, it made sense to turn to pretty much the only guy qualified to take such subjective matters and make them, well, objective. I'm not gonna lie, having the greatest street style photographer alive on speed dial is what made this possible. This is 100% Tommy's list a
The story of Harlem in the late '80s is engraved in hip-hop lore. The crack epidemic was at full force and violence became rampant as the center of Black culture revivalism became synonymous with urban decay. Under these conditions, a young musical prodigy named Teddy Riley was steadily gaining attention with this new rhythmic sound. In a 1987 Village Voice article, writer Barry Michael Cooper chr
These days, there's a lot of choices when it comes to style advice. You've got publications like us, dudes on twitter, and of course, plenty of style blogs. Need to figure out which one is the most pertinent to your interests? We got you. Here's our Infographic: Which Men's Style Blog Should You Be Reading? And if you need the URL for your results. We have a handy dandy link guide below the pic. T
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While some ignore the impact that Pinterest is having on the digital landscape, it's just become the third most popular social network after Facebook and Twitter, attracting 17.8 million visitors in February 2012 alone. Not just a site for moms and cooking enthusiasts, Pinterest has been populated by a crop of forward-thinking museums that have found creative ways to market their institutions. Tak
Comprising a list of the world's richest living artists is hard. Why? Because artists don't really want you to know how much they're worth. Think about it. At a gallery, set prices are only revealed if buyer interest is shown. When a piece goes up for auction, you get a feel for the artist's value via their estimates, but only when the hammer goes down can you even fathom how much an artist and th
J Dilla. Jay Dee. James Yancey. One man, many aliases. But no matter how you chose to address him, there was no debating his genius. From his solo material, to his work with Slum Village and later the backbone of the Soulquarians collective; J Dilla’s contributions to music are priceless. His unique sound is still felt and oft-imitated six years after his death. Emerging on the national scene in t
Written by Jake Davis (@JakeDavisFilms) Music videos have always been a great source of style inspiration. The hip-hop genre in particular is one of the most forward and influential of all visual mediums. I put together some of the videos that have had a great influence on me way before I started directing them. By no means is this list definitive but hopefully you'll discover some gems you didn't
The great rap logos from the history of hip hop acted as cultural co-signs, and for every great rapper and label there is a memorable stamp of approval. A lot of the great ones were designed in the art departments of the labels by a few notable designers, who at the time probably didn’t know that they were penning what would become cultural iconography. Sometimes, the logos went beyond the group o
Dating back to the time Big Bank Hank of the Sugar Hill Gang borrowed Grandmaster Caz's rhyme book and used his lyrics without credit on "Rapper's Delight," MCs have been feuding on and off wax. Hip-hop is a culture built around machismo and bravado, so backing down or losing a battle is detrimental to an artist's career. One slip-up and you could find yourself with a one-way ticket to obscurity.
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