Jessica McKinney
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The Best New Music This Week: J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Kali Uchis, and More
Complex’s best new music this week includes songs from J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Kali Uchis, BIA, and more. Read about our favorites, and listen to our playlist. → Read More
Drake Was Mentioned in XXXTentacion’s Murder Trial. Legal Expert Explains What That Means for Other Rap Beefs
Drake is off the hook on this one but Complex spoke with a lawyer to see how this may set a precedent for other rappers who have engaged in beef online. → Read More
Why Drake Is Mentioned in XXXTentacion’s Murder Trial, Explained
XXXTentacion’s murder trial against three suspects began on Feb. 7. Here’s a breakdown of the trial & why Drake’s name was mentioned in the opening statements. → Read More
2023 Grammys Takeaways: The Yays, Nays, and Surprises
The 65th annual Grammy Awards was full of moments, from Beyoncé making history to Harry Styles winning Album of the Year. Here are our takeaways from the show. → Read More
The Best Rap Verses of 2022
After counting down the 50 best albums and songs of the year, we narrowed our focus on the top 30 rap verses of the year—from Cardi B to Lil Wayne and more. → Read More
The Best Songs of 2022
Here are Complex’s picks for the 50 best songs of 2022, from Vince Staples & Mustard’s “Magic” to Central Cee’s “Doja” and SZA’s “Low,” plus more. → Read More
The Best New Music This Week: Latto, Nas, 21 Savage Metro Boomin, and More
Complex’s best new music this week includes songs from Latto and GloRilla, Metro Boomin’, 21 Savage, Nas, 2KBaby, Babyface Ray, and many more. → Read More
How Two Black Men Are Stopping Kanye From Using ‘White Lives Matter’
Hosts of Civic Cipher, Ramses Ja and Quinton Ward, tell Complex how they acquired the trademark for “Whites Lives Matter,” blocking Kanye West for using it. → Read More
Drake and 21 Savage Collabs, Ranked
‘Her Loss,’ is out on Friday, October 28. We gear up for the first full project from 21 Savage and Drake by revisiting their handful of tracks together so far → Read More
The Best New Music This Week: Roddy Ricch, Lil Uzi Vert, Armani Caesar, and More
Complex’s best new music this week includes songs from Roddy Ricch, Lil Uzi Vert, Armani Caesar, Ab-Soul, Zacari, Jeezy, YoungBoy Never Broke Again and more. → Read More
The Best New Music This Week: Lil Baby, $NOT, Stormzy, and More
Complex’s best new music this week includes songs from Lil Baby, Young Thug, $NOT, Stormzy, Juice WRLD, Marshmello, Central Cee, MAVI, and many more. → Read More
How Bri Marie Became Drake’s Go-To Hair Braider
Miami-born hairstylist Bri Marie has been building an empire. Here’s how she went from being the family’s go-to braider to working with Drake and more. → Read More
The Best New Music This Week: Lil Baby, Yeat, Ari Lennox, and More
Complex’s best new music this week includes songs from Lil Baby, Yeat, Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, Pi’erre Bourne, Freddie Gibbs, and many more. → Read More
Lil Nas X Challenges Beauty Standards as New YSL Beauté Ambassador
Exclusive interview: Lil Nas X continues to defy odds and expectations with his latest collaboration as the new U.S. ambassador of Yves Saint Laurent Beauté. → Read More
9 Beyoncé Songs That Informed ‘Renaissance’
Beyoncé has been laying the foundation for ‘Renaissance’ for years. Here are nine songs from her catalog that informed the album, showing her evolution. → Read More
First Impressions of Beyoncé’s New Album ‘Renaissance’
Beyoncé‘s new album ‘Renaissance’ has finally arrived. What’s the best song? Biggest skip? Best and worst parts? Here’s our first impressions review. → Read More
6 Things You Need to Know About Beyoncé’s New Single “Break My Soul”
Beyoncé has returned with a new single called “Break My Soul.” From the house music influences to The Great Resignation references, here’s what you need to know → Read More
First Impressions of Drake’s New Album ‘Honestly, Nevermind’
Drake dropped a surprise album ‘Honestly, Nevermind.’ Here are our first impressions, including thoughts on the best and worst songs on the album. → Read More
The Best New Music This Week: Pharrell, Kid Cudi, SZA, and More
Complex’s best new music this week includes songs from Kid Cudi, Pharrell, 21 Savage, Tyler, the Creator, Nardo Wick, 6lack, Rubi Rose, Santana, and many more → Read More
The Best Albums of 2022 (So Far)
We’re reaching the midway point of the 2022, so we’re counting down the top 50 albums of the year so far, from Pusha-T’s ‘It’s Almost Dry’ to Yeat’s ‘2 Alivë.’ → Read More