Brendan Frederick
Brendan Frederick is a music journalist and historian. He is also the EVP, Content for Complex, where he worked between 2008 and 2015, and then again between 2024 and the present. Brendan was also the Chief Content Officer at Genius between 2015 and 2022. He is currently writing an R&B history book for Hachette Books.
Latest Stories
Blvck Paris Redesigned UNO—And Added a Brutal New "Black Out" Card
The all-black streetwear label's latest UNO collaboration pairs the new slap-or-draw-four rule with a six-piece monochrome capsule collection.
CORTIS' Sold-Out LA Tour Stop is Coming to Movie Theaters Worldwide
Tickets go on sale July 31 for the K-pop group's first-ever concert broadcast, less than a year after their debut.
H&M Taps Brazilian Creator Livia Nunes Marques for Her First Global Collab
The 20-piece ready-to-wear and accessories drop, named "Beethoven" after her dog, is available now.
Jordan Howlett & Method Man Are Coworkers in a New Skit for Blenders Eyewear
The spot announces the appointment of Jordan The Stallion as the brand's new Chief Content Officer.
NIGO® and G-SHOCK Drop Souvenir Collection Built Around Four Original Characters
GORO, ROCK, WANG-TENG, and DUNO are residents of the fictional "CASIO LAB," and the centerpiece of a new merch line that includes collectibles, apparel, and accessories.
Rémy Martin and Don C Drop Exclusive 'Just Don' Apparel Collection
The limited 'My Style' collection, featuring leather jackets, hoodies, and tees, can only be won through a sweepstakes open now through September 7.
Civil Regime's New Spider-Man Collection Brings L.A. Streetwear to Queens
The West Coast streetwear brand hit NYC to launch its biggest Marvel collab yet, one week before 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' hits theaters.
Adidas Introduces Originals Sport Womenswear Collection With Tate McRae and Emilia Mernes
The new training line, which blends Superstar-inspired design with Climacool, AdiSoft and Lycra Adaptiv technologies, is available starting Thursday.
American Eagle Teases First Lamine Yamal Capsule Collection
Fresh off his historic World Cup victory, the 19-year-old superstar anchors AE’s back-to-school push with a 25-piece line dropping Sept. 3.
Drake’s Custom "NOCTA Manor" Silk Robe Revealed by Designer Domenico Formichetti
Crafted in Italy for the rapper’s latest countryside retreat, the one-of-a-kind piece features custom Como silk and a 2026 Manor crest.
Swatch Group Reports $3.5B in Sales, Driven by Viral AP Collab
The $400 "Royal Pop" pocket watch generated 25 billion social media views and lines across the globe, but exchange rate losses and factory costs wiped out Swatch Group’s profit margins.
Disney's New Streetwear Brand .YNSD Was Designed by Imagineers
Yes, the name is "Disney" spelled backwards.
Tetsu Nishiyama’s Buffer Drops ‘The Land Before Time’ T-Shirt Collection
The HUMAN MADE Inc. label releases three tees celebrating the 1988 animated classic on July 25.
Louis Vuitton Previews Its Fall 2027 Men's Capsule, Designed by Pharrell Williams
The English countryside-inspired drop blends earthy palettes, relaxed tailoring, and signature Monogram treatments across ready-to-wear, bags, and footwear.
Netflix's First 'LEGO One Piece' Trailer Puts Usopp in Charge
The Straw Hat Pirates are getting the brick treatment in a two-part special dropping this September. Here's the first look.
Psy's "Gangnam Style" Becomes First K-Pop Video to Hit 6 Billion YouTube Views
The iconic 2012 video crossed the milestone 14 years after its release, with Psy's agency calling it "a landmark achievement in K-pop history."
Justin Bieber Debuted Unreleased SKYLRK Sneakers at the World Cup Final
Bieber went head-to-toe in his own brand for the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show, debuting the Matterdaddies 'Latte' colorway.
CORTIS Kicks Off First World Tour With Sold-Out Incheon Shows
The buzzing K-pop group launched its 'PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN' tour, with shows across North America next month.