Here’s a story… To close out the second season of Complex Brackets, Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah crowns rap’s best storytelling song of all time. Sitting down with host Brian B.Dot Miller, Tony Starks runs through the hip hop’s narrative classics including his verse on the Wu’s “Impossible”, Tupac Shakur’s “Brenda’s Got A Baby”, Biggie’s “I
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Cardi B is queen of the clapback. The rapper, who recently celebrated her 29th birthday, is scheduled to appear in court next week after pleading not guilty to charges of reckless endangerment and assault stemming from a 2018 brawl at a Queens strip club. The Grammy winner is accused of orchestrating an attack on bartender
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty Say what you will about NBA superstar Kyrie Irving, but at least he’s willing to die on the hill of loudness and wrongness as an honest anti-vaxxer who will proudly put his convictions, misguided as they may be, before his career. Hell, say what you will about
Meek Mill hits London town in his new video featuring Giggs. Shot in Peckham, the Philly rapper and his UK collaborator Giggs pull up in a fleet of Rolls Royces and parade through the gritty streets of London. The Cardo and Emkay-produced track is off Meek Mill’s Expensive Pain album, which features guests Lil Uzi
Beyoncé and JAY-Z put their love on top in their latest ad for Tiffany & Co.’s “About Love” campaign. In the romantic short film, titled “Date Night,” the glamorous couple cozies up in the backseat of a New York City taxi in a scene inspired by the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Mrs. Carter picks
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX / Getty Vanessa Bryant is making sure Kobe’s legacy will live on. TMZ Sports reports Vanessa Bryant filed to trademark “KB24,” which will aim to create a sports and entertainment empire that will keep Kobe’s legacy alive through media, clothes, trading cards, and more. Per TMZ Sports: TMZ Sports
Dame D.O.L.L.A’s caught in The Matrix in his new video featuring Lil Wayne and Mozzy. Directed by Keoni Mars, the Oakland rapper and NBA star unleashes his bravado raps in series of action-packed scenes following an intro inspired by the film. Damian Lillard raps alongside his clones, beside a car burning rubber doing donuts, and
Nicki Minaj is revealing why she didn’t respond to the harassment lawsuit filed against her and her husband, Kenneth Petty. In legal documents, obtained by Complex, the rapper says her failure to formally respond to the complaint in a timely matter was an “innocent mistake.” In August, Petty’s attempted rape victim, Jennifer Hough, sued the
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CNW Group/Bullrider / CNW Group/Bullrider Drake is having his way in music and now hopes to secure the same position in the cannabis industry. He recently confirmed his investment into OVO 40’s Bullrider company. As spotted on Hype Beast the “No Friends In The Industry” rapper joins OVO co-founder and producer, Noah
Ditch the party with Majid Jordan and their new single. Ahead of their album, Wildest Dreams on Friday (Oct. 22), OVO duo Majid Jordan releases their latest offering, “Forget About The Party”. Over producer Jordan Ullman’s warm guitars, Majid Al Maskati serenades his lady for an alternate evening of love. Don’t be tardy to their
The Weeknd is coming to a stadium near you. The XO superstar has announced that his tour will now be a global stadium trek that will kick off next summer. He has also given it a new name, “After Hours Til Dawn,” to reflect his upcoming album. “The tour dates are moving and will commence
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @JustInMyView / R1 Digital Over the weekend Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s Spotify page was the topic of discussion on Twitter. But best believe, per usual, it had nothing to do with his music as hackers had a field day with his page and posted all kinds of graphic and comedic content. Things began
Maxo Kream carries the Weight Of The World on his junior set. After suffering the loss of his younger brother Money Du, Maxo Kream makes an epic return from a two-year hiatus with his third album, Weight Of The World. On his latest effort, the Houston rapper brings his villain tendencies on “Local Joker“, links
Malu is the newest member of Cactus Jack Records. The 19-year-old Latin sensation, also known as Malu Trevejo, has signed to Travis Scott’s label in partnership with Atlantic Records. She made the big announcement while celebrating her 19th birthday at Delilah in West Hollywood on Friday, where she was joined by friends including Snoop Dogg,
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @travisscott / Instagram At this point, Travis Scott is responsible for selling just as many sneakers as he does albums. The Houston rapper recently took to Instagram to stunt in a fit that featured yet another collaboration with Air Jordan. Word is that Scott and his Cactus Jack company will be
Another Roci and Craven production. Roc Marciano’s kept busy this year providing the foundation of Flee Lord’s recent Delgado LP, but is he back with his new single produced by Nicholas Craven. Anchored by Craven’s eerie and soulful beat, Marciano nestles in his gritty raps full of bravado and wealth, referencing his status both in
There’s more drama on the “Millenium Tour.” Bow Wow took to social media on early Saturday morning to share his frustrations over the arena trek headlined by Omarion. “Too much bitching and complaining on this tour! Im bussn cats asses EVERY NIGHT! Every night they try and complain and take something away from me! I
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: James Devaney / Getty It looks like Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s time in the Crescent City is coming to an end, for now. The Hip-Hop power couple is reportedly selling their New Orleans home. It’s a mansion actually, and the same crib that unfortunately caught fire a few months ago. According to
Young Thug brings his Punk to Saturday Night Live. With his Punk album out and on pace to debut at the top of the Billboard 200 charts, Young Thug brought its promo to SNL as the musical guests on Saturday (Oct. 16). Backed by Travis Barker and his band, Young Thug donned a pink-leopard print
Tyga is breaking his silence in the wake of domestic violence allegations against him. On Tuesday, the rapper turned himself in to the Los Angeles Police Department after his ex-girlfriend Camaryn Swanson accused him of physically assaulting her during a dispute. The L.A. Country Sheriff’s inmate record shows that the 31-year-old, whose real name is