Los Angeles, CA – Fans of the independent Hip Hop powerhouse Funk Volume were privy to a nasty breakup between co-CEOs Hopsin and Damien “Dame” Ritter in 2016, eroding years of unfiltered, unabashed rap music and animated lyricism. Four years later, after countless snipe tweets, public slandering and diss songs, cooler heads have prevailed to […]
Boosie Badazz is fed up with Kanye West hating on Drake. In September, the outspoken rapper blasted Ye on Twitter for continually pulling Drake into his social media web. “@kanyewest WHY U CANT KEEP DRAKE OUT YO MOUTH BRA,” he wrote at the time. “IM GO SAY IT #stophatin #stophatin smh YOU SHOWING STR8 JEALOUSY […]
Complex‘s Everyday Struggle is coming to an end. Alongside co-hosts Wayno and Akademiks, mediator Nadeska Alexis announced the debate show would be coming to an end with a final show slated for December 17. Everyday Struggle became a prominent platform on the Complex Networks since its launch with former co-host Joe Budden in April of 2017. […]
Exclusive – TikTok has exploded in recent years thanks to its popularity among the younger crowd. With a reported 41 percent of its users falling between the ages of 16 and 24, the video-sharing platform is full of viral dance crazes, harmless pranks and the most current music, so it was somewhat of a surprise when […]
Drake previously laughed off a boxing challenge issued by YK Osiris over the summer, but his latest trolling could suggest that maybe he’s interested in having the “Worth It” singer as his opponent after all – even if only on social media. The Boy joined the currently invite-only social media app ClubHouse on Sunday (November […]
Lil Reese is down to bring Teanna Trump to Chicago’s “O-Block” neighborhood, made famous by King Von. Seemingly listening to the late Von’s growing hit “Took Her To The O,” the adult film star hit Twitter to find someone who could do that for her on Sunday (November 29) – and Reese was happy to […]
Exclusive – CeeLo Green was only 18 years old when his mother Sheila J. Tyler-Callaway died. A firefighter, Tyler-Callaway was paralyzed in a car crash and passed away two years after the accident. Then an aspiring MC/singer, CeeLo had already suffered another insurmountable loss at 2 when his father, who was a Southern Baptist minister, died. Needless […]
Lil Wayne didn’t perform as expected at the Mike Tyson versus Roy Jones Jr. fight on Saturday night (November 28), but according to both him and Triller – it’s not his fault! The video sharing app released a joint statement with Weezy on Monday (November 30), explaining that a third party stepped in at the […]
Los Angeles, CA – Michigan native DDG has proven on more than one occasion that he is somewhat of an opportunist. The YouTuber-turned-rapper actually detailed how he cashed in millions of views off of a pseudo-sneak-diss from Lil Yachty back in 2017 during his exclusive interview with HipHopDX. DDG says it all began when he […]
Everyday Struggle co-hosts Akademiks, Wayno and Nedeska Alexis revealed the Complex series will soon become a thing of the past on Monday (November 30). The popular YouTube show will air its final episode on December 17 after roughly three years of production. Akademiks, who’s become somewhat of a polarizing figure in the rap community primarily due […]
Famous Dex is reportedly a suspect in a domestic violence case involving his ex-girlfriend. According to TMZ, cops were called to Dex’s house on Monday morning (November 30) after someone called and reported a violent fight between he and his ex. Police reportedly found cuts on the woman when they arrived and called for backup […]
The rumors are reportedly true – A$AP Rocky and Rihanna are a thing. People magazine confirmed with a source on Monday (November 30) the pair are officially a couple, after they were spotted out having dinner together with some of their friends in New York City over the weekend. Days earlier, Rocky and his mom delivered […]
The Lifetime network has finally set a release date for the highly anticipated Salt-N-Pepa biopic. According to Variety, the simply titled Salt-N-Pepa will premiere on January 23 and be followed by the “Salt-N-Pepa Interview Special” hosted by Loni Love. Co-produced by Queen Latifah and directed by New Jack City director Mario Van Peebles, the series stars G.G. […]
Miami, FL – Tekashi 6ix9ine wasn’t worried about the COVID-19 pandemic and neither were the dozens of people at a Miami strip club where the controversial rapper allegedly got into it with boxer Gervonta Davis this weekend. In a video clip uploaded to Akademiks’ Instagram page, 6ix9ine is rocking several diamond-encrusted chains while tossing out […]
Lil Wayne pledged his allegiance to Donald Trump with a Twitter post last month, posing for a photo with the soon-to-be former president at the White House. He wrote in the caption, “Just had a great meeting with @realdonaldtrump @potus. besides what he’s done so far with criminal reform, the platinum plan is going to give […]
Macon, GA – Quando Rondo attempted to have a comeback show in Macon, Georgia on Friday (November 27) but according to him, the police and the mayor shut it down. Now, the rapper has deactivated his Instagram account after some commenters pointed out a few holes in his story. Rondo shared security footage of himself […]
Exclusive – Cypress Hill’s B-Real, Xzibit and Los Angeles-based rapper Demrick — collectively known as Serial Killers — put out their most recent album Summer Of Sam in October as the COVID-19 pandemic continued its stronghold on America. Sewn together in roughly six months, the 12-track project includes songs such as “Before The Streets,” “Quarantine” and […]
BlocBoy JB was among the many who tuned in to see Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. square off in a boxing exhibition on Saturday (November 28). However, after watching YouTube star Jake Paul knockout former NBA Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson in the second round, the “Shoot” rapper said he wanted next. “No lie […]
Styles P has been part of many historic and earth-shattering collaborations throughout his nearly three-decades in Hip Hop. As The LOX rapper celebrated his 46th birthday on Saturday (November 28), he reflected on some of the things he’s accomplished, including being part of a collaboration with Pharrell and the late Mac Miller. “I have a […]
Megan Thee Stallion’s long awaited debut album Good News has made its Billboard 200 debut with over 100,500 total album-equivalent units earned. The project landed at No. 2 on this week’s chart, just behind K-Pop group BTS’s Be album. The album gained most of its traction via streaming. According to Billboard, the album is the most […]
London, UK – A suspect has reportedly been arrested and charged for the murder of 21 Savage’s younger brother Terrell Davis. According to the London Metropolitan Police, 21-year-old Tyrece Fuller was taken into custody on Saturday (November 28) and will appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday (November 30). Davis, who was from the London borough […]
Asian Doll continues to defend her late ex-boyfriend King Von. After fans believed there was beef between Von and YoungBoy Never Broke Again, the 23-year-old rapper took to Instagram Live and once more put to bed any rumors suggesting the two were at odds. “I got a song with YoungBoy,” she said on Sunday (November […]
Macon, GA – Quando Rondo‘s attempt to hold a concert following the shooting death of King Von but according to Rondo, higher powers stepped in and called off the show for him. “The fucking mayor and the police done canceled the fucking show cuz,” Rondo said in a clip shared to Twitter on Friday (November […]
Summer Walker’s on-again-off-again relationship with producer London On Da Track has hit another interesting moment as Walker called out the father of her unborn child for not being there for his children. Walker took to her Instagram stories on Friday (November 27) and not only blasted London, she made it personal by looking back at […]
HoneyKomb Brazy has seen plenty in his short time in Hip Hop. The Alabama native revealed on Instagram on November 21 an old jailhouse photo between him and another man, who Brazy revealed to be his father. “I think I seen da devil they took me threw hell,” he wrote. “You know me n my […]
Los Angeles, CA – The always unpredictable Lil Wayne has reportedly chosen not to be part of one of 2020’s biggest follies, despite being contractually obligated to do so. TMZ reports Lil Wayne totally skipped his flight to Los Angeles where he was supposed to perform during Saturday’s (November 28) big exhibition fight between Mike […]
Nelly’s turn on Dancing With The Stars resulted in his shocking finish as a finalist as well as some Hip Hop inspired footwear from Jordan’s to Nike’s and more courtesy of The Shoe Surgeon. Now with DWTS officially wrapped, the Country Grammar rapper’s custom dance shoes are being auctioned off to help young women who […]
Run The Jewels mastermind Killer Mike was one of the many rappers to address the 2021 Grammy nominations and like many others before him, his reaction came with a four-letter word beginning in the letter “f.” The proud Hip Hop activist voiced his opinion loud and clear on social media for millions to see. “I […]
San Francisco, CA – Bay Area rapper Lil Yase was reportedly shot and killed on Saturday morning (November 28), adding to the growing list of rappers who have been gunned down in 2020. According to TMZ, the body of 25-year-old Lil Yase (whose real name was Mark Antony Alexander), was found in the southern section […]
NLE Choppa is advcoating for record labels to do right by their artists. As he continues his own journey through healthier living and enlightenment via meditation and spirituality, the 18-year-old Memphis native shed some spotlight on Famous Dex and urged his label to reach out to the Chicago rapper before something terrible could happen to […]