Mmm, Katy Perry believes in education and the youth and I support her efforts. For her Sesame Street appearance, the children’s show made a few edits to her tempestuous “Hot N Cold” to make it more fitting for a younger audience, altering the song to be a lesson on opposites. Also, I think they downsized her boobs for the show, otherwise the kids wouldn’t learn a d#mn thing. Read the rest of this entry »

The Trainer 1.2 is my go-to sneaker right now. They’re already durable but now they’re getting a material upgrade for Nike’s Trainer 1.2 Cold Weather Collection. Read the rest of this entry »

Given Travis Barker’s extensive Hip-Hop connections and production skills, it was only a matter of time before a worthwhile solo LP manifested from the drum major. Opting to go with The Coolest Kids in the Midwest for the first timeout brings us an expected high level of funky snare drops and crispy feedback that solidifies a fresh jam. Read the rest of this entry »

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Facebook Working On A Mobile Phone? [Complex] Read the rest of this entry »

While we patiently wait Wale’s auditory rebuttal to KiD CuDi’s coked-up criticisms, we get more videos about nothing to boost the résumé of his latest project. Dr. Folarin still has the edge as D.C.’s leading representative of rap and with the help of David Banks, he reveals the side of the district you’re exposed to when you venture out there for yourself. Read the rest of this entry »

TC and I were asked by MTV’s Rapfix to share our most anticipated Hip-Hop albums of the fourth quarter.

TC chose Kid Cudi’s Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager Read the rest of this entry »

“Dro Whittaker” and “Greg Fishburne” star in Dro Street, a mixtape that should undoubtedly contain a whole lot of Atlanta flavor full of Crayola-colored references, mentions of expensive cars and humorous ad-libs. Read the rest of this entry »

Kid Cokey isn’t the only rap star gracing Complex Mag this fall. Who else would get newsstands in a fevered tizzy than the pink/purple/plum haired vixen, Nicki Minaj? In candid splendor, Toshitaka Kondo grilled the Hip-Hop heroine about type ish that you really want to know, like: Read the rest of this entry »

With album sales being the only thing consistently under performing in the stock market, it’s getting harder and harder for stores to justify stocking them. Once viewed as bait to lure unassuming shoppers in with their $9.99 price tags, big box shops like Best Buy, Target & Walmart have decided to try out a new lure. Read the rest of this entry »

I haven’t paid attention to wrestling in well over eight years. WWF (I refuse to refer to it with the ‘E’ on the end) always ranked as #1 in my book, but after that whole merger with WCW and ECW, I lost interest. Minus the B.S., I still have fond memories of the sport however. One wrestler in particular whose matches I always enjoyed was Chris Benoit. Read the rest of this entry »

The highlights of the city are great inspiration for notebook fourplay. And let’s just say Gilbere Forte’ knows how to make his pen look attractive on the page. GF told me this video was coming and here it is for your viewing pleasure. At the crack of dawn, “1st Floor” ushers in the sunlight (along with 87 Dreams) to booster your morning more than any cup of Maxwell House® could ever look to accomplish. Read the rest of this entry »

Tattoos have been a symbol of rebellion, religion, overcoming of obstacles and seemingly everything in between, including Hip-Hop culture. At one time, you could easily hide most ink under just a simple white tee, but we are now subject to rappers treating their bodies like an overworked Etch-a-Sketch with any part of their body is potentially stainable. Read the rest of this entry »

Playboy Banks probably smokes so many trees, there’s no distinction between a Friday and “fried day.” But we’ll excuse his tardiness as long as the quality on his mid-grade offerings remain equally as high. While there’s never been a clear understanding why charged and soulful melodies like the one heard on “King/Do My Thing” took a backseat to repetitive 808s on the East Coast but doses of nostalgia are always welcomed at any given time. Read the rest of this entry »

Is Brooklyn in the house? Without a doubt. PUSH! Montana establishes more clout that other rappers yap about. Falling into an impromptu studio session can lead to all sorts of unpredictability, but Mr. Montana’s alliance with a Boot Camp brotha makes for a deadly one on the track. Read the rest of this entry »

Much to the chagrin of cheating Alpha males across the globe, Rocky Rivera and her pack of maneaters have a license to ill over unstable relationships. Still pumping life into her eponymous debut album, the video for “Trick Habit” stands as masterpiece theater in present-day Hip-Hop’s hallowed video standards. Directed by Patricio Ginelsa, the freakishly enthralling clip combines enough science fiction and dark humor to make Rod Sterling and Ray Bradbury beam with pride. Read the rest of this entry »