On this day in 2009, Queens legend N.O.R.E. stepped out on his own terms and released S.O.R.E. (Still On the Run Eating), an independent project that carried the raw energy and hustler’s spirit he’d built his career on. Dropped through his own Thugged Out label, the album was a declaration that N.O.R.E. didn’t need major-label backing to […]

Hard Rock announced that former heavyweight boxing champion and cultural icon Mike Tyson will headline his new live show Return of the Mike exclusively at four Hard Rock Live venues beginning this November. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 12. The highly anticipated production marks Tyson’s return to the stage following his hit show Undisputed Truth. While his […]

Summer Walker made it clear she is not impressed with how R&B sounds today. On the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 2025, she stopped to talk with Complex and gave her honest feelings about where the genre stands right now. “I don’t like it,” Walker admitted when asked about […]

Fans of the late, great DMX now have a new way to celebrate his legacy. The Estate of Earl “DMX” Simmons has partnered with Bravado, the world’s leading artist merchandise and lifestyle company, to launch an official merch collection and online shop dedicated to the Yonkers legend. The drop went live today at darkmanx.com. The collection […]

Actor Columbus Short is opening up about pivotal moments in his career, from early film success to becoming part of a television phenomenon. One of Short’s breakout roles came in Stomp the Yard, a film that connected culturally and commercially while immersing him in HBCU traditions and the impact of Black Greek-letter organizations. He described the […]

Mariah The Scientist continues her superstar rise as her smash single “Burning Blue” has officially been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The breakout track, featured on her latest album HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY, has become Mariah’s biggest success to date, cementing her place as one of R&B’s brightest voices. Earlier this year, […]

On this day in 1998, Lauryn Hill stepped out from the success of The Fugees and into her own light, releasing her groundbreaking debut solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, through Ruffhouse/Columbia Records. Inspired in part by Carter G. Woodson’s The Mis-Education of the Negro and the 1972 film The Education of Sonny Carson, Hill crafted a […]

The National Football League and Crocs have teamed up for a multi-year licensing deal, introducing the first-ever NFL x Crocs Collection. This partnership blends comfort and fandom by offering team-inspired footwear and Jibbitz charms designed to reflect the energy and personality of NFL fans. “The Crocs brand has made a significant impact on footwear culture […]

Offset recently sat down with Ebro Darden on Apple Music Radio’s live broadcast to discuss his upcoming solo album, his relationship with the remaining members of Migos, and how he’s navigating a challenging period in his life. The interview, broadcast from Apple Music’s new Los Angeles studio, provided a rare and candid look into the […]