Current Kotaku Editor in Chief and CUNY Media Studies Professor. Former Vibe Magazine Senior Music Editor, BET Digital Senior Music Editor, Complex Branded Content Editor, and BuzzFeed eCommerce Editor.
Ari Lennox channels throwback romanticism on ‘age/sex/location’
The singer’s chatroom-themed sophomore album is carried by old-fashioned confidence and charisma.
Steve Lacy has a little fun with his broken heart on Gemini Rights
Rather than feigning post-breakup clarity, the singer's sophomore album spans the gamut of messy emotions.
Ten questions we need answered in ‘Atlanta’ Season 4
The series returns to its titular city for its swan song — and hopefully provides some closure in the process.
Kendrick Lamar’s 10 greatest music videos
K. Dot’s adventurous albums are only matched by his equally legendary visuals.
Ella Mai Is Back To Claim Her Crown As The Queen Of Cuffing Anthems
A student of love songs, the singer is bringing swooning back to R&B with 'Heart On My Sleeve.'
Muni Long Teaches Us How To Love
The singer-songwriter reveals what it truly means to want someone's company for hours and hours.
D’Mile Probably Produced Your New Favorite Love Song
With today's R&B lacking love, the man behind Silk Sonic and Lucky Daye is making a difference.
Future’s Most Toxic Lyrics On ‘I Never Liked You’
The album's not as villainous as we expected, but it does offer some of Future's patented pettiness.
Pusha T’s Best Coke Bars On ‘It’s Almost Dry’
There's a cocaine reference on every track of the album, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Ella Mai’s Purest Love Lyrics On ‘Heart On My Sleeve’
The "Boo'd Up" singer is back in her bag with some of her most romantic writing yet.
Wayno’s Connected Because He’s Respected
The host of 'Connected with Wayno' chats with our Sr. Music Editor, his former Complex colleague.
How Amazon Music Became A Home For Hip-Hop Livestreams
A Black man from Compton joined the most ubiquitous brand on earth and brought the culture with him.
Outtakes From Our Conversation With D’Mile
Is Lucky Daye the current king of R&B? D'Mile answers this and more in excerpts from our interview.
Outtakes From Our Conversation With Ella Mai
The singer dishes on a secret voice note from Lucky Daye and a hidden feature from Kirk Franklin.