Jon Barlas

With rap’s biggest stars pushing 40, the 20-somethings are fighting for the spotlight. From YoungBoy Never Broke Again to Doechii to Baby Keem, these are the best rappers in their 20s right now.

From his early Clayco collaborations to If Looks Could Kill and beyond, these are the 15 best songs from Destroy Lonely.

These are the best rap albums of 2026, featuring Drake's 'Habibti' add on 'FOMO', Yeat's 'COCOON', and more.

From 'MUSIC' to 'Whole Lotta Red' to 'Die Lit,' here’s a ranking of Playboi Carti’s albums.

Not only did Playboi Carti take over ComplexCon 2026, but he also just dropped his new Mitchell & Ness collaboration on Complex. So it's the perfect time to rank his 50 best songs.

From Drake and his new album 'Iceman' to Rod Wave who just released 'Don't Look Down'—we ranked the hottest rappers right now.

Mac Miller left behind a collection of albums, mixtapes, EPs, and oddball projects to keep fans debating for years.

From '90s pioneers like Common and Da Brat to transcendent superstars like Kanye West and Juice WRLD, these are the best rappers to come from the Windy City.

Complex cover star Ken Carson is headlining ComplexCon 2026 and having a monster year. Here are his 20 best songs of all time.

From Drake's “Janice STFU” to Yung Miami's “Spend Dat”, these are the best songs of 2026 so far.

From Drake's 'Iceman' to Kehlani's self titled project, this are the 25 best albums of 2026 at the halfway mark.

From 'Take Care' to 'Views' to his latest three projects—'Iceman', 'Maid of Honour', and 'Habibti'—we ranked Drake's albums from worst to best.

Drake dropped 41 songs in one night. Here are out immediate takeaways, for 'Iceman', 'Habibti' and 'Maid of Honour.'

Complex's fourth annual Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking is here. And in a year with no dominant stars and no breakout moments, the people shaping rap's conversation matter more than ever.

Yeat's double album, 'ADL,' arrives with mob boss theatrics, Nike deals, and lofty promises. But does the music live up to the moment?

Baby Keem's long-awaited sophomore album 'Ca$ino' is his most personal work yet. But does it surpass 'The Melodic Blue?'

J. Cole's 'The Fall Off' is a sprawling double-disc that feels like a swan song and a career-spanning statement. But is it truly his last album?

The future of R&B is bright, led by a new wave of singers like kwn, Odeal, and EJ Jones, whose music embraces nostalgic sounds and vivid storytelling.