Chicago is, again, one of the hottest cities in rap, and among its rising talent, STAR BANDZ is the most gifted lyrically.

Yes, it’s that time of the year again when Complex breaks some rap nerd hearts by ranking the 20 Best Rappers in Their 20s. Admittedly, this list is a bit less fun this time around now that young ...

Joey Bada$$ is giving 2025 its flowers, declaring it the best year for Hip-Hop this decade so far. While sitting down with ...

In an era where young people are finding innovative ways to make money and gain attention, the music industry, particularly rap, faces a unique challenge. Despite its historical ties to youth culture, ...

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards crowned Doechii with one of the night’s most talked-about honors: Best Hip-Hop for her single ...

Closing the list is Jackboys 2 by Travis Scott and his Jackboys collective. Over 232,000 copies were sold in the first week, making the album rank among the top five. This was one of the most popular ...

The juxtaposition of The Big Day and Star Line is impossible to miss. The former gave Chance a victory lap for the ages after 2016's rainbow comet-strike of Coloring Book, the commanding capper on his ...

The best rappers in the game not only have a unique lyrical prowess and a knack for storytelling, but they also have an appreciation for musicianship. While some rappers can also produce music, other ...

Billboard and Vibe are counting down the best MCs ever in honor of hip-hop's 50th anniversary. The Greatest of All Time, aka the GOAT. That’s a distinguished — and also contentious — honor when it ...