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.
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Anime Gift Guide: The Best T-Shirts, Merch & Collabs Available Now on Complex
From One Piece and Naruto layers to a Captain Tsubasa x Umbro capsule and an Astro Boy collector piece, check out our top picks from Complex's anime collection.
KATSEYE Gift Guide: The Best Merch & Vinyl Available Now on Complex
From exclusive trading cards to limited vinyl and tour merch, these are the standout picks from Complex's KATSEYE collection.
The Best WWE Merch Available Now on Complex
From a Ken Carson collab to ECW throwbacks and SummerSlam drops, here are 10 WWE pieces worth adding to your collection.
Blvck Paris Made an All-Black Pringles Can—and Locked it in an Emergency Break Glass Case
The all-black brand teamed up with Pringles on a capsule collection that includes apparel, accessories, and one very special can.
The 35 Best Dressed New York Rappers of All Time
From pioneers like LL Cool J to legends like Jay-Z to newer icons like Pop Smoke and ASAP Rocky, these are the 35 best dressed New York rappers of all time.
The 50 Best '90s R&B Songs of All Time
From classics like SWV's "Weak" to Ginuwine's "Pony," these are the top R&B songs from the '90s that will have you feeling nostalgic, and ready to party.
IShowSpeed Buys $11M Miami Warehouse for New Content Studio
The streamer bought an industrial building near West Little River, just blocks from where he went viral for jumping over two cars in 2024.
Steve Lacy Accidentally Revealed the Secret Villain in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
The singer, who appears on the film's soundtrack, spoiled a top secret detail during a red carpet interview that fans are connecting to Sadie Sink's character.
NEEDLES and FILA Dig Into the Archive for a New Collaboration
From a 1993 ski jacket to a '70s Settanta track classic, Keizo Shimizu reimagines the Italian sportswear archive in seven pieces.
Roy Slaper, Founder of the One-Man Denim Brand Roy Denim, Has Died at 54
In the 2010s, the small-batch jeans he made at his workshop in Oakland became coveted across the globe.
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.