DMX’s unfiltered style came at just the right time. The Yonkers rapper’s best songs are some of the most vital hip-hop you’ll ever hear. DMX’s prolificacy doesn’t explain his popularity ...

Holiday music rules the pop charts once again this week, as Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" scores its 17th ...

Label executive Lyor Cohen was willing to put Def Jam’s money up to find out. So Cohen made a deal with DMX – finish another album in 30 days, and get a one million dollar bonus. Without ...

A Christmas Gift for Hip-Hop Fans On Christmas Eve 2024, Redman—the legendary rapper releases his long-awaited album Muddy ...

The songwriter, singer, and saxophonist Braxton Cook brought a dynamic and reflective set of songs to KNKX’s Seattle Studios.

Born Earl Simmons on this day in “Money Earnin'” Mount Vernon in 1970, DMX became one of the largest names in Hip Hop as well as a sought after actor on the silver screen. Sadly, X passed away ...

Jason Conti has been a Portland-based deejay at clubs and other venues for more than 20 years. Performing under the name ...

Eric is the head of music at Complex. He's a writer, editor, and producer. Clairo put her own spin on the 'Saturation' closer ...

Oakland legend Richie Rich recently sat down with Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur at the iconic WonWorld Studios. In great spirits and ready to share, Richie opened up about his journey in life and rap, ...

Complex is proud to present the Best Rapper Alive, Every Year Since 1979, a comprehensive look back at every year of rap and ...

Def Jam Recordings is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new free, ad-supported TV (FAST) channel—the first of its kind ...

At 88, Zubin Mehta returns to the L.A. Phil to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Arnold Schoenberg’s birth.