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On The Rise: Quadir Lateef drops his official video for “Exorcism”

New York has breed some of the most talented artists in hip-hop, and it continues to be a hotbed for up and coming talent. Ruff Ryder affiliate Quadir Lateef looks to re-ignite a dynasty after being co-signed by the legendary DMX himself. On his new single “Exorcism“, it’s clear as to how Lateef caught the […]

#LifeAtComplex: Nick Young Chooses the Ultimate G.O.A.T.

Nick Young comes through the office and makes his pick for the ultimate G.O.A.T. athlete.

Patriots’ Devin McCourty Says He’s Skipping Trump’s Visit

The first Patriots player to fall out of the White House visit was Martellus Bennett, now Devin McCourty. After the team took victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI Sunday night in Houston, Bennett immediately decline from seeing Trump. Just hours later McCourty shot down the trip. “I’m not going to the White House,” the star […]

More Surprises From Beyonce

It has been reported after Beyonce’s pregnancy news, TMZ confirmed that she’s still on for Coachella and will be grabbing major acts for her set. The Coachella organizers were stumped by the announcement, and Bey didn’t even consider removing herself from the roster while carrying twins. TMZ reports allegedly shared that two unnamed stars will […]

This Year’s All-Star Air Jordans

The Air Jordan All-Star Collection releases February 16-19.

50 Cent’s Son Takes Shots at His Dad on New Diss Track “Different”

50 Cent’s son goes at his rapper dad on new diss track “Different.”

Super Bowl Ad About Immigrant Spark Controversy

The Super Bowl ad about German immigrant stirs controversy with Trump’s supporters. They find it too political, yet other praised Budweiser’s message during this immigration crisis. The commercial’s storyline and script reenacted Benjamin Franklin with a German immigrant. “Why should Pennsylvania, founded by the English, become a colony of aliens, who will shortly be so […]

Big Sean’s ‘I Decided.’ on Track for Huge Debut

Big Sean’s new album ‘I Decided.’ is on track to have a huge first week.

5 Years After His Death, Trayvon Martin Still Impacts the Future of #BlackLivesMatter

From Emmett Till to Trayvon Martin, there’s a long history of anti-Black racism and policing—and we’re still grappling with it today.

Vince Staples Will Release a New Album “Very Soon”

Vince’s label says the album is on its way sooner than initially thought.

Beyoncé and Solange’s Albums Receive the Chopped and Screwed Treatment

The Chopstars give some hometown heroes the Houston treatment.

Big Sean Makes A Bid For Greatness On ‘I Decided.’

Big Sean’s consistent hard work continues to pay off on his fourth album.

Vladimir Putin Still Has the Super Bowl Ring He Took From Patriots Owner Robert Kraft

Vladimir Putin took one of Robert Kraft’s Super Bowl rings once and refused to give it back. He still has it today.

Obama Casually Kitesurfs While Chilling Hard as Hell in the Caribbean

Obama def knows how to shred hard, according to Richard Branson.

‘Cash Me Ousside’ Girl Punches Passenger on Airplane—and There’s Video Footage

The 13-year-old “Cash Me Ousside” girl got into it with a passenger on a Spirit Airlines flight.

The 20 Best Comic Book TV Shows

With FX’s ‘Legion’ dropping, here’s our top picks for the best comic book TV shows.

John Oliver Has No Interest in Letting ‘Last Week Tonight’ Become ‘All Trump, All the Time’

John Oliver is finally coming back to HBO this Sunday, following weeks of ‘Last Week Tonight’-worthy tomfoolery in the White House.

DeMarcus Cousins and Matt Barnes Involved in Chaotic Incident With Bulls Coach

Watch DeMarcus Cousins and Matt Barnes shove a Bulls assistant coach during a chaotic incident.

Charlie Heat & Ant Beale connect on “No Rain, No Flowers” EP

G.O.O.D. Music’s Charlie Heat continues to live up to his last name, releasing a brand new project with vocalist/songwriter Ant Beale. The two Jersey natives show off their artistic creativity through their newest EP titled “No Rain, No Flowers”. This past year Heat received three Grammy nominations for his production credits on Kanye West’s critically […]

DJ Drama’s Protege LyQuin Connects With JayChris On “Waiting On You”

DJ Drama’s rap protege LyQuin, and artist-songwriter-producer JayChris team up for a massive hit song entitled “Waiting On You.” The two DMV MC’s express their thoughts on waiting on their potential love interests but things seem to be on hold due to trust issues, prior relationship problems, communication and more, as their ready to take […]

Listen To Kyle Bent’s New Single “Conundrum”

Massachusetts-based hip-hop artist, Kyle Bent announces his release, “Conundrum”. In Kyle’s newest release, he expresses the life cycle from birth to developing into the person you have become due to your experiences in this life. Kyle says, “Each person is unique, and has one shot to make their dreams a reality, so make the most […]

Thirsty P Recruits K Smith For His New Visual To “Come On Feet”

Los Angeles native Thirsty P is gearing up to release the follow-up to his majorly successful project Dead Homie$ from last year and with that comes a new visual featuring K. Smith (who happens to be Will Smith’s nephew by the way) for “Come On Feet” to get fans ready for what’s soon to come. […]

Machine Rudeen Reveals His New Visual For “It’s Me”

Machine Rudeen – a local, independent artist/emcee born & raised in Mesa, AZ. Currently pursuing music, and specializing in Hip-Hop, networking with a wide assortment of local artists, bringing a diverse sound & message that is not only relatable but reliable as well. Machine Rudeen has been actively involved in the local hip-hop scene for […]

Victory Recruits CMayes & DaLomonze For His Visual To “Change The World”

Native​ Victory links up with CMayes, DaLomonze, and producers The Deep End for his ​new music video​ “Change The World” off his MADE4VICTORY Imprint. Victory is not new to this music scene, he has shared the same stage with hip hop icons such as: KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Pharcyde, Wu-Tang, and Talib Kweli​. He also […]

Watch K Check’s New Video For “Don’t Tag Her”

Fresh off his last single “On Me” featuring Juicy J and Kevin Gates, Bay Area Native K Check drops a new music video for his latest single “Don’t Tag Her​” off his self-title​d album.

Watch The Video For Dada Suavee’s Debut Single “With Whatever”

Hailing from Rockland County, NY, Dada Suavee’s sound is buzzing around NYC area, Orlando, FL and Buffalo, NY. He is already a fixture on the independent scene and now intends to take his talents to the next level with the release of his debut mixtape “The Round Table.” With that said, Suavee kicks things off […]

LeBron James on Kevin Love/Carmelo Anthony Trade Rumor: ‘It’s Trash’

LeBron James doesn’t hold back on his thoughts about the latest Kevin Love and Carmelo Anthony trade rumor.

Virgil Abloh Reportedly Candidate for Givenchy’s New Creative Director

Sources say Givenchy is eyeing Off-White founder Virgil Abloh to replace former creative director Riccardo Tisci.

The Game Receives Probation for Assaulting an Off-Duty Police Officer

The Game was sentenced to three years of probation, 120 days of community service, and 26 anger management classes for punching an officer in 2015.

This Website Lets You Mash Up The Biggest Hits of the 2000s, and it’s Amazing

Blend up hits from Jay Z, Eminem, Vanessa Carlton, Avril Lavigne, and more.

Nearly 100 Tech Companies Oppose Trump’s Muslim Ban

Tech companies Apple, Facebook, Netflix, Twitter, and more work together on a coordinated legal brief against Trump’s immigration ban.

Watch Wale’s New Video for “Running Back” f/ Lil Wayne

Wale comes through with the colorful visuals for “Running Back” featuring Lil Wayne.

How Big Sean Reinvented His Brand With ‘I Decided’

Complex Hustle caught up with Big Sean at his NYC pop-up shop to get more details behind ‘I Decided.’

Georgia College Professor Goes Into ‘Mourning’ Over Falcons Loss, Cancels Class

A Georgia Southern professor canceled class because he was mourning the Falcons’ Super Bowl loss.

Watch This 14-Year-Old Gold Medalist Shred Her Way to Indoor Skydiving Glory

Indoor skydiving champ Kyra Poh says her path to victory was inspired by her grandpa, who’s currently battling cancer.

LeBron James Says Tom Brady Is the ‘GOAT’ for Super Bowl Win

LeBron James, like most everyone right now, labeled Tom Brady the “GOAT” after the Patriots completed their improbable Super Bowl comeback.

Chance The Rapper And A Puppet Duet In Video For ‘Same Drugs’

Today Chance the Rapper shared the video for the Coloring Book track “Same Drugs” via Facebook Live. The clip finds the Chicago rapper behind a piano joined by the same kind of puppet who joined him on his Magnificent Coloring World Tour. Does anyone have facebook live? I’m about to premier a new music video on there in 10 […]

Drake On Trump: “F*ck That Man”

Drake generally strays away from politics, but President Donald Trump’s latest actions have been difficult to ignore. The 6 God dedicated a few moments of the show to address “all this bullshit going on in the world”. For some reason in my room, they’ve got the TV set to CNN. Every day I wake up, I see […]

Chance the Rapper Shares “Same Drugs” Video

Chance the Rapper hits Facebook Live with the premiere of his new video for “Same Drugs.”

Wiz Kid & Drake Reunites For “Hush Up the Silence”

If you keep up with OVO Sound Radio, you’re bound to hear a lot of new OVO-related music that may or may not hit mainstream. There was a WizKid, Drake-assisted single titled “Hush Up the Silence” that surfaced the web last month, but now there’s an official version available on Apple Music that was aired […]

Cops Threaten to Punish Drunk Drivers With Justin Bieber Super Bowl Ad

A police department in Minnesota is threatening drunk drivers with Justin Bieber’s new Super Bowl ad.

A Porn Site Wants a Trump Look-Alike With Small Hands for New Movie

Who the hell is trying to see Trump (or someone who looks like Trump) smash?

50 Cent Releases ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’ 14 Years Ago

In 2003, native Queens rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson released his classic, major debut project titled Get Rich or Die Tryin’.  The album was produced by Eminem and Dr Dre under Aftermath Entertainment, a record label under the Shady Records umbrella. It included hits like “P.I.M.P” featuring Snoop Dogg, and the favorable Hip-Hop love ballad “21 Questions” vocally assisted by the late Nate Dogg. We […]

The True Story Behind Serena Williams’ Air Jordans

A rare Grand Slam loss by Serena Williams threatened crossover Air Jordan ad campaign.

Lady Gaga Had The Perfect Platform To Send A Message To Trump, And She Failed Us

Lady Gaga’s “subtly subversive” Super Bowl performance brought us back to 2009, when Obama was president—and the last time she was relevant.

Rae Sremmurd Previews New Song With Kendrick Lamar And Gucci Mane [Watch]

Rae Sremmurd may be touring overseas, but it’s not stopping them from blessing fans with new music. One week after Swae Lee made the announcement via Twitter, the duo debuted a snippet of the song during a performance in Europe. Ever wonder what A Gucci x Rae Sremmurd x Kendrick Lamar track would sound like make sure you […]

CAN’T STOP WON’T STOP

Every so often a misguided soul will speak out against the loud voices of resistance, and suggest that “We” should somehow give Trump and his new administration the benefit of the doubt… How may I say this in the most disrespectful voice possible?… F you! I only left out the uck out of respect for […]

Flight Attendant’s Secret Bathroom Note Saved Teen Girl From Human Trafficking

This flight attendant’s secret bathroom note saved a young passenger from human trafficking.

A Behind-the-Scenes Look At Volunteers Helping Muslim Ban Detainees

Complex headed to JFK and got to know volunteers organizing to help detainees affected by Trump’s Muslim ban.

Kanye West Deletes All Tweets Supporting Trump

The Trump tweets have been removed from Kanye’s account.

Behind The Numbers Of Last Night’s Classic Super Bowl LI Matchup

It seems like there’s black magic in the numbers of 3 and 1. After all, the Golden State Warriors surrendered a 3-1 lead on the Cleveland Cavaliers in last year’s NBA Finals. The Cleveland Indians lost a 3-1 lead to the Chicago Cubs in the 2016 World Series. Now it’s safe to say there is […]

#LifeAtComplex: Play a Round of Hypebeast or Nah

Tony takes a stroll through the office with David Park to play a round of hypebeast or nah.

Nike Turns Iconic Air Jordans Into Golf Shoes

Air Jordan 1 Golf releasing in two colorways on Feb. 10.

Source News Flash: Patriots Big Win | Migos at No. 1 | Syd | Vlone x Nike

Today in Source News Flash: New England Patriots win their 5th title during Super Bowl LI. In music news, Migos’ CULTURE landed at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart. Syd’s debut album Fin should definitely be on your must-listen list. Also, John Legend has announced his North American tour, “Darkness and Ligh.t” Chance The Rapper previews #ThankYouObama apparel […]

NxWorries Deliver Special Rooftop Performance of “LykDis”

The duo brings their single to life for intimate performance.

Elon Musk Is Completely Serious About His Crazy Solution to L.A. Traffic

Elon Musk is dead serious about boring tunnels to help solve L.A. traffic.

Sneaker Shopping With J Balvin

J Balvin goes sneaker shopping at Stadium Goods in New York City with Joe La Puma and talk about his upbringing in Colombia a friendship with Pharrell.

Nike Releasing Vachetta Tan Foamposites and LeBron Retros This Week

Nike releases vachetta tan Foamposites, Air Zoom Generations, and more in 5 Decades of Basketball pack.

Suspect In Queens Jogger’s Violent Rape And Murder Arrested

The NYPD announced yesterday [Feb. 5th] that they arrested the man who assaulted Karina Vetrano. Last summer in August, she was found sexually assaulted and strangled to death in a park in Queens, New York. Suspect Chanel Lewis was taken into custody after DNA evidence connected him with the rape and murder. Lewis from East […]

Has Tom Brady Surpassed Michael Jordan As the G.O.A.T.?

Tom Brady won his fifth Super Bowl Sunday, earning his status as the greatest QB of all time. But how does he stack up against the G.O.A.T. Michael Jordan?

Watch Gisele Bündchen Absolutely Lose It After Tom Brady’s Fifth Super Bowl Win

Watch Gisele Bündchen freak out after watching Tom Brady and the Patriots win Super Bowl LI.

Watch Run The Jewels’ Energetic ‘Tiny Desk Concert’

Killer Mike and El-P brought a lively performance to the NPR office.

Watch Big Sean Cover Kanye West’s “I Wonder”

Big Sean covers a Kanye classic for ‘Live Lounge.’

Uber Just Hired a NASA Engineer to Help Them Develop Flying Cars

Uber is getting serious about flying cars.

Drake Teases Young Money Reunion Show and London Edition of OVO Fest

Drake’s latest show at the O2 Arena was filled with some major announcements from the Toronto rapper.

Chris Stamp Teases Another Stampd x Kith Collaboration

Designer Chris Stamp discusses Stampd’s Fall/Winter 2017 collection and what’s next for the brand.

Donald Trump Declares Any Poll That Doesn’t Flatter Him ‘Fake News’

Today in the Dumpster Fire Daily morning round-up, we have the POTUS declaring any poll that doesn’t flatter him “fake news.”

Did Someone Steal Tom Brady’s Super Bowl LI Jersey After the Game Ended?

Tom Brady couldn’t find his Super Bowl LI jersey after he got done celebrating the Patriots’ historic win. Did someone steal it from him?

Nike’s Bringing Back the VLONE x Air Force 1 for New York Fashion Week

We spoke to Nike Sportswear Senior Director Nathan Jobe about the brand working with VLONE, Riccardo Tisci, and Comme des Garcons.

Best Super Bowl Ever? Patriots Complete Improbable Comeback to Beat Falcons

Tom Brady and the Patriots overcame a 25-point deficit to beat the Falcons in Super Bowl LI.

2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, and Other Atlanta Rappers React to the Falcons’ Epic Super Bowl LI Loss

Falcons took an L tonight, and everyone vented their frustrations on Twitter.

Tom Brady Is Now the G.O.A.T. and It Makes Us Sick

Tom Brady was brilliant in Super Bowl LI as Falcons fans, and most of America, were helpless watching another improbable comeback unfold.

Falcons Are Getting Roasted for Blowing a 28-3 Lead in the Super Bowl

The Internet has no chill, especially when you blow a huge lead in the Super Bowl.

The Release Date for ‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 Has Finally Been Revealed

We’re going (going) back (back) to Hawkins (Hawkins) this Halloween.

Watch Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl LI Halftime Show

Lady Gaga performs a medley of her greatest hits during the Super Bowl LI halftime show. Watch it here.

Footaction Opens Another Flight 23 Jordan Store In Brooklyn

You can never have enough Air Jordans…. Jordan Brand has opened yet another footaction in NYC that will carry apparel, Air Jordan footwear and retros. The space is luxurious and clean with a fresh look in the heart of downtown Brooklyn. Check out some of the images of the space below and make sure you […]

Falcons’ Robert Alford Picks Off Tom Brady, Returns It for a Touchdown

Twitter is on one again after the Falcons put 21 points on the board over the Patriots.

Questlove, Pete Rock, and More React to the Death of Influential Musician David Axelrod

Famed producer/composer David Axelrod, whose work was sampled by many hip-hop artists, has reportedly died.

Watch All of the Super Bowl LI Commercials in One Spot

Check out all the Super Bowl LI commercials right here as we’ll be updating all night.