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Fox News Has Hired the Star of ‘Duck Dynasty’

“Duck Dynasty”‘s Willie Robertson will not only be a contributor to the news network, but will host a weekly podcast as well.

NFL Team Asks Draft Prospect Jalen Mills If He Would Use A Gun Or Knife To Kill Someone

NFL Draft prospects routinely go through an intense examination process in order to be evaluated by league scouts. This includes the combine, which tests their physical attributes such as speed, strength, agility, which would make sense. Prospects are also tested mentally through IQ tests and brief quizzes that test their decision making skills. What is […]

Big Sean and Jhene Aiko Reveal 8-Song ‘Twenty88’ Tracklist, Featuring K-Ci & Jojo, Detail

Big Sean and Jhene Aiko announced their joint album, Twenty88, just a few days ago, and the project will be released tonight at midnight through TIDAL, where it will be exclusively available for 96 hours. Outside of a couple Instagram teasers and the album’s artwork, not much other information was readily available at the time […]

Premiere: Wale Visits Nigeria in “The God Smile” Video

The D.C. rapper is set to drop his new album, ‘S.H.I.N.E.,’ later this year.

NBA Players Breakdown Their Pregame Routines

Complex News travels the country to speak about pregame routines with some of our favorite NBA athletes.

ICYMI: Tidal to Add Movies to Streaming Service

Move over Netflix, Tidal has now added movies to its subscription based service. According to the New York Post’s Page Six, the Jay Z lead service will join the likes of popular TV and movie streaming company Hulu by adding original films. Preliminary talks have been under way with the Weinstein Co., in addition to collaborations with […]

Angry Zoo Gorilla Charges at Man Taking a Selfie

This gorilla was not happy about a man trying to take a selfie at the zoo.

Michael Jordan Will Make More Money Than Any Athlete In 2016, Retired Or Active

Though he retired from the NBA for the second and final time in 2003, Michael Jordan continues to add to his his legacy. Estimated by Forbes to worth $1.1 billion, his Airness owes much of his financial success to his Jordan Brand sneakers and apparel. Today, Forbes released a new list revealing the highest paid […]

Xavier Basketball Player Arrested for Using Fake ID, Pulling Down His Pants Inside of a Bar

Xavier basketball player J.P. Macura got arrested for doing a really dumb thing.

Jay Z Says Previous TIDAL Owners Exaggerated Subscriber Numbers Before His Purchase

A little over a year ago, Jay Z made a big business move by spending $56 million on buying then struggling music streaming service TIDAL. Hov acquired the company from it’s previous owner, the Norwegian media company Schibsted ASA via his S. Carter Enterprises LLC. In the time under new ownership, the company has had […]

A$AP Rocky, A$AP Nast and A$AP Twelvyy Team Up For Some Dead “Presidents”

While their comrade A$AP Ferg preps his sophomore album—which already sports two stellar lead singles, “New Level” f/ Future and “Let It Bang” f/ ScHoolboy Q—Always Strive And Prosper, some other members of the A$AP Mob decided to let loose with a pretty nifty collaboration in the spirit of #WavyWednesdays, the A$AP weekly new music series. […]

NFL Draft Prospect Jalen Mills Says a Team Asked Him If He’d Use a Gun or a Knife to Kill Someone

One NFL team asked a draft prospect how he would commit a murder.

Today in Hip Hop History: Kriss Kross Release ‘Totally Krossed Out’ 24 Years

On this day in Hip Hop history, Atlanta based tag-team Kriss Kross released their ridiculously successful debut album, Totally Krossed Out. The album was the follow up to the mega hit single Jump released in February of the same year. Largely written and produced by Jermaine Dupri, it took two years to produce the album […]

Charlamagne Tha God Snaps on Donald Trump, Applauds Steph Curry, and Talks ‘Uncommon Sense’ | Well Rounded

Complex News breaks down the biggest news stories of the week with special guest Charlamagne Tha God.

Dwyane Wade Crashes Kobe’s Press Conference, Tells Reporters to Hurry It Up

Last night’s Lakers vs Heat game was significant for reasons other than the latest developments in the D’Angelo Russell and Nick Young drama, though you couldn’t tell by the amount of storylines surrounding Swaggy-P-Gate, from the evening news to Twitter’s trending topics. Had there been no internal drama, all eyes would have been on Kobe Bryant and […]

Action Bronson Was Dropped From a GW University Concert After Students Filed a Petition Over His Lyrics

The announcement comes less than a week after the rapper was announced as the event’s headliner.

Man Instagrams the Dangers of Combining VR Porn and Autoerotic Asphyxiation

Don’t try this at home. Or at your apartment. Or anywhere.

Move Over McDonald’s, Chipotle to Add Burgers to Menu

Looks like McDonald’s and Burger King will have another competitor in the fast food burger lane, Chipotle. The restaurant chain, popularly known for its burritos and guacamole, will debut a “Better Burger,” confirmed the Mexican grill chain on Wednesday [March 30], after applying for the trademark. Chris Arnold, spokesman for Chipotle described success outside of […]

Officials Mistakenly Invited South Carolina Gamecocks To Be Part Of The Big Dance

That awkward moment when you were invited to partake in the biggest tournament of the season, but had to decline because it was a mistake. The South Carolina Gamecocks received the “confused prom date treatment” and thought they had a sure ticket to the biggest event of the year, only to be denied access at […]

WNBA Superstars Diana Taurasi & Elena Delle Donne Trade Words About New Rule Change

The WNBA recently announced they will be lowering basketball rims from the typical 10 feet rims they’ve been using for the past 19 seasons. Once news got out, UCONN legend Diana Taurasi had some choice words about the decision. The nine-time WNBA All-1st team champion sarcastically suggested they “might as well put us in skirts […]

Justin Bieber’s Manager, Scooter Braun, Reportedly Has a New Client: Kanye West

Kanye West naming Justin Bieber‘s “What Do You Mean” his favorite song of 2015, and his consecutive nights of turning up at Bieber’s Purpose tour stops may carry a deeper meaning. A recently published Billboard report says that Scooter Braun, the mega-manager largely responsible for Justin Bieber’s career and several multi-million dollar marketing campaigns, has […]

J.J. Watt Played With 5 Torn Core Muscles Last Season, And Still Won Defensive Player Of The Year

For the 2015 NFL season, Houston Texan’s defensive end J.J. Watt was named Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in his career, registering 76 tackles, 17.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and eight passes defended. Now, it is being revealed that those statistics are all the more astounding considering that he was playing […]

Joe Torre and Mark Messier Ruined the Mike and the Mad Dog Reunion

Three hours—really maybe an hour of just the two of them doing their thing—was the ultimate tease.

Matt Barnes Responds to D’Angelo Russell/Nick Young Story by Posting Derek Fisher Meme on Instagram

It was only a matter of time until Matt Barnes spoke on the D’Angelo Russell story.

Fat Joe Hilariously Pranks DJ Khaled Over His Fear Of Flying

It is very well known that DJ Khaled has a very intense fear of flying, not stepping foot on a plane in nearly a decade. With April Fool Day right around the corner, Khaled’s friend Fat Joe pulled a hilarious prank on him while on The Cruz Show on Power 106 in Los Angeles. Joe […]

Watch Iggy Azalea’s New Video, “Team”

Iggy Azalea took a couple years off after her meteoric rise in 2014 to safely make her adjustment to fame and focus on her personal life (she’s engaged to be married to Lakers guard Nick Young). Though she recently admitted she reached a near-suicidal low point during her hiatus, due to heckling on both social […]

Event Recap: Cardi B, Karen Civil, Tracy G & More Celebrate Female Empowerment

Last night’s 10th Annual Women on the Move “HerStory” event and panel discussion provided audience members with goosebump-raising realness and Twitter-worthy quotes for daaays. The event was co-curated by New York University’s Organization of Black Women, together with Women On The Move (lead by entrepreneur Amber Ravenel). This year’s focus landed on an ever-inspiring theme […]

Ashton Kutcher Opens Up About That Time He Scared Drake Into the Fetal Position on ‘Punk’d’

In related news, remember that time someone let Kutcher punk everyone with a Steve Jobs biopic?

Jon Jones Must Attend Anger Management Courses And Gets Permission To Drive After Probation Violation

Earlier this week, UFC star Jon Jones turned himself in after footage surfaced of him being pulled over and ticketed for various traffic infractions. The encounter with police meant that he violated the terms of his probation stemming from a 2015 hit-and-run accident where he fled the scene. Today (March 31), Jones appeared at probation […]

Iggy Azalea Recruits Her “Team” for Some Payback in New Video

The track is her first single off her sophomore albun, ‘Digital Distortion,’ dropping this summer.

These Are the DC Comic Storylines Teased in ‘Batman v Superman’

Let’s take a look at what’s gonna influence the DC movie universe.

Lululemon Quickly Learned Not to Come for Beyoncé

Lululemon messed with the wrong fans.

Warriors Owner Joe Lacob Claims He’s Won $1 Million Playing Blackjack Nine Different Times

Warriors owner Joe Lacob may be the luckiest man in the world.

British Architect Zaha Hadid Dies At 65

World-renowned architect Zaha Hadid was pronounced dead today [Thursday, March 31] while in a Miami hospital where she was being treated for bronchitis. The British designer is truly a legend with her craft and her extraordinary designs include the London Olympic Aquatic Centre. Her buildings have been commissioned around the globe, and she was the […]

How the Michigan State Board of Education Is Trying to Help LGBTQ Students Against “Backwater” Legislation

A state-wide debate in Michigan about the treatment of LGBTQ public school students has become national news, and could set a national example.

Doug E. Fresh And Toyota Bring Some Flare To The 2016 New York International Auto Show

The annual New York International Auto Show is one of the preeminent attractions, with each year upping the ante when it comes to innovation. This time around, Toyota pulled out all the stops, further bridging the gap between technology and culture with their Toyota Music In Motion show featuring a live performance by Hip Hop […]

Kevin Durant on Reggie Jackson’s Celebration: “Who Cares About Detroit?”

Kevin Durant isn’t a fan of not playing in games, especially when he’s got the chance to show out against a former teammate that left the Oklahoma City Thunder on less than favorable terms. So, sitting out in the Thunder’s loss against Reggie Jackson‘s Pistons, who are fighting to end a 6-year playoff drought, didn’t sit […]

The Best Rap Verse of the Month

Get Top on the phone.

Katt Williams Has Been Arrested, Held Without Bond For That School Yard Fight

Katt Williams‘ nightmare 2016 continues, and he’s officially been arrested in Georgia and held without bond in connection with an alleged fight with a teenager following a soccer game in a school yard. The infamous video clip, which surfaced early last week, showed Williams appearing to sucker punch a teenager, and the teenager subsequently wrestling […]

Afrika Bambaataa Accused of Child Molestation

In his latest book, Impulse, Urges and Fantasies, former New York State Democratic Committee Member and author Ronald Savage claims he was molested by Hip Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa as a teenager. While speaking with Shot97 host STAR, Savage provides a meticulous account of how the Universal Zulu Nation founder allegedly molested him by recounting details included in his book. He […]

Kyrie Irving Addressed the Kehlani/PARTYNEXTDOOR Situation Last Night

The only NBA-related story more dramatic and front-and-center than D’Angelo Russell‘s Swaggy-P-Gate maneuver is the PARTYNEXTDOOR and Kehlani drama, which began as a sly way to announce their repaired romantic relationship, but ended up as an apparent suicide attempt and an intriguing tribute to PND, who, according to Kehlani herself, saved her life. What does all this have […]

The Rematch: Conor McGregor Will Face Nate Diaz At UFC 200

Revenge is a dish best served cold. This is something Irishman Conor McGregor will be looking for come July 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Wednesday [March 30] the UFC announced Conor McGregor will have his rematch against the man who defeated him at UFC 196, Nate Diaz. Earlier in the month, Diaz, who was […]

Brandy Sues Her Record Label Over Unreleased Project

R&B songstress Brandy has filed a lawsuit against her label, Chameleon Entertainment Group, claiming they have blocked her from recording new music. According to the Associated Press, Brandy claims they have kept her from recording new material since her last album, 2012’s Two Eleven, and the January single “Beggin & Pleadin.” The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday [March […]

Stephen A. Smith Says Shaq Stopped “Hardcore Cats” in Los Angeles From Harming Kobe Bryant in 2004

According to Stephen A. Smith, Shaq has been protecting NBA players for years now.

Nike Has Sponsored Almost Every Final Four Team in the Last Decade

How the Swoosh is dominating The Big Dance.

Watch Puff Daddy’s New Video, “You Could Be My Lover,” Featuring Ty Dolla $ign & Gizzle

Puff Daddy is a very, very busy guy. He dropped his long-awaited MMM album late last year in November, and promptly got to work on No Way Out 2, the follow-up to Puff Daddy and the Family‘s No Way Out album, which dropped in 1997. Since then, Puff has arranged a Bad Boy reunion show, which […]

Peyton Manning’s Seasons, Ranked

With the NFL great newly retired, it’s time to take a look back at his wildly successful 18-year career.

Gerardo Ortiz’s Violent Music Video Causes a Stir

The Mexican government, along with a gang of petition endorsing media fans and content guardians are opposing a Latino music video that contains what they believe to be explicit content. At this point, the video has skyrocketed to upward of 20 million views.  Gerardo Ortiz has spent his career attempting to make a name for […]

C-Murder Being Investigated After Releasing New Music From Prison

Rapper C-Murder is reportedly being investigated by officials as to how he was able to drop a new single and music video while in prison. C- Murder, born Corey Miller, has been incarcerated since 2003 after being convicted of the murder of a teen at a Louisiana club. Even though Miller has been releasing music […]

Kevin Hart Is Heading to Comedy Central With Two New Series

One series, entitled ‘Hart of the City,’ follows the comedian as he takes a deep dive into local comedy scenes across the nation.

Rihanna’s “Kiss It Better” Video Has Arrived

Rihanna‘s ANTI, despite its awkward roll-out, has continued to rule the 1st quarter of 2016. It has yet to fall out of the top 5 of the Billboard 200, despite being initially exclusive to TIDAL users, and “Work,” the album’s Drake-featured lead single, has reigned atop the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive weeks. “Kiss It Better,” […]

The Roots Have Pulled Out of Tonight’s David Bowie Tribute Show in New York City

The group was set to perform at two tribute concerts in New York this week.

India Overpass Collapses, At Least 14 Killed; 150 Trapped

This morning [March 31, 2016], an overpass under construction in the busy city of Kolkata, India collapsed over vehicles and street vendors below. At least 14 people have been confirmed as deceased while at least 150 more are feared to be trapped below. The collapse occurred in Bara Bazaar, a shopping and residential area in the city, where vendors, auto […]

Remember That Time When Taraji P. Henson Gave Us Pre-Cookie Vibes in Common’s “Testify” Video?

Taraji P. Henson has shone her deceptive acting chops in Common’s “Testify” video.

Dark-Web Kingpin Faces 40 Years For Selling Weed & Coke Online

The feds came for David Ryan Burchard on January 21, based on an investigation into his alleged illegal dealings. During an interrogation, he told Homeland Security Investigations special agent Matthew Larsen that he and his family were getting by on a $100,000 life insurance payment after the death of his daughter. He also said had been trading […]

Here’s Rihanna’s Sensual New Video for “Kiss It Better”

The newest single off her ‘ANTI’ album.

Stream Gallant’s Fantastic Debut Album, ‘Ology’

The album officially drops April 1.

D’Angelo Russell Met With “Heavy Boos” at Staples Center Last Night

One day soon, this story will lose its allure. Reporters won’t track D’Angelo Russell‘s every move, they’ll stop checking in on every tweet Nick Young or Iggy Azalea sends out, and post-game pressers will be back to focusing on the fact that every couple of days draws Kobe Bryant closer to the final game of […]

Vetements is Super Chill About Vetememes Parody

The French label doesn’t mind a little joke.

Tim Westwood Shares a Rare Will Smith Freestyle From 2005

He’s rapping over Game’s “How We Do” and Fat Joe’s “Lean Back.”