Clipse were Complex‘s cover story ahead of the release of their comeback album, Let God Sort Em Out. The pair discussed a variety of topics, including the album creation process, aging in hip-hop, and the benefits of music journalism. Of course, Pusha T and Malice also received questions that fans…
When the arrest of a popular rapper ignited waves of protests by young people in Togo, it exposed not only the risks faced by dissenters but also mounting frustration with a dynasty that has ruled the country for nearly six decades. The music of Tchala Essowè Narcisse, known as Aamron,…
Quavo lends his support to the up-and-coming Born on the track “Hot Topic” — and the visuals are stunning. In the video like in the song, the Boston emcee and the Migos member link up in the Dominican Republic with a group of gorgeous island ladies. Born and Quavo flash…
Lil Woody (Photo: YouTube/@djvlad) Atlanta cops recently took rapper Lil Woody into custody over illegal street racing. According to his arrest records found on the website of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, the rapper was booked at the Atlanta City Detention Center on Thursday, July 3, 2025, and released on…
Let God Sort Em Out is finally here after months of hype, and Pusha T and No Malice did a lot to solidify their return as Clipse after more than 15 years. Big-name features, curated production from Pharrell, and intricate and personal writing led to a hot topic of discourse…
Atlanta Police arrest Lil Woody, known as Kenneth Copeland, for reckless stunt driving and other charges in a June 22 street takeover incident. ATLANTA — Atlanta rapper Lil Woody is now facing reckless driving charges after a recent crackdown on street racing. The rapper, whose legal name is Kenneth Copeland,…
Florida rapper charged after gun found on school campus. Florida rapper Hotboii, born Javarri Latre Walker, is back in the headlines, and not for dropping a new heat track. Early on July 9, Miami-Dade police responded to reports of suspicious activity outside Doral International Academy of Math and Science. Moments…
Back to the BasicsBeing a lyricist often seems like a lost skill these days, but it all depends on who’s asked. Here are 18 rappers, radio personalities, music industry executives and more sounding off on the current state of lyricism.Interviews: Georgette Cline, C. Vernon Coleman II, Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Joey Echevarria and…
UPDATE (July 11): Hotboii’s attorney, Lyle Mazin, has released the following statement to XXL about the rapper’s recent arrest: “Mr. Walker has had other violations of probation alleged against him. Both still in litigation and we remain confident he will be vindicated on. He continues to focus all of his energy on…
This week, beefs, rap group comparisons and snitching are all part of XXL’s Hip-Hop Moments of Clarity, a podcast that examines rap culture through unfiltered commentary from prominent curators of the culture. Our hosts for this week are XXL‘s Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten, veteran hip-hop journalist Shaheem Reid and hip-hop entrepreneur Rahman Dukes….