J. Cole And His Homophobic Lyrics Are Just Asking For The Side Eye
“Villuminati,” the lead track on J. Cole’s upcoming album, attempts to provoke thoughts on homophobia by being blatantly homophobic. Johnny Nunez / WireImage / Getty Images It's a confusing time to be...
View ArticleWhy J. Cole Isn't Crazy To Go Up Against "Yeezus"
The rapper/producer is selling himself as counter-programming to rap’s biggest star, and that gamble might make him an A-list emcee. Johnny Nunez / WireImage / Getty Images When I say that I'm the...
View ArticleMan Threatens To Kill Little Sister If J. Cole Doesn't Retweet Him
It was a BB gun. And J. Cole retweeted him. Also, what the hell? The individual said J. Cole retweeted him but it doesn't show up since his account was deleted. J. Cole referred to the incident...
View ArticleWhy Daft Punk Outsold Kanye West
Yeezus was projected to sell 500,000 copies in its first week but ended up selling 328,000, just shy of Daft Punk’s first-week sales for Random Access Memories. Here’s why. Yeezus has no hit singles....
View Article22 Reasons To Love Music In June
Catch up on the month’s best songs, albums, and moments with new music by Kanye West, Nine Inch Nails, J. Cole, Disclosure, Hanson, and more. Solange's Set at the Northside Festival in Brooklyn...
View ArticleThe 16 Best Summer Jams Of 2013
This summer will go down in history as a magical time when we all got lucky and couldn’t stop partying, cruising, or wondering what rhymes with “hug me.” Icona Pop featuring Charli XCX, "I Love It"...
View ArticleThe 32 Best Rap Albums Of 2013
From Kanye’s epic Yeezus to A$AP Ferg’s bizarro Trap Lord and the return of M.I.A., there was a lot to love this past year. Wale, The Gifted Wow. WOW. Did Wale get salty at Complex about being left...
View ArticleThe Ideal Rapper For Each Phase Of Your Love Life
Now in trading cards! You’ve already dated these types — the bad boys, the sensitive souls, the one-night stands. Collect ‘em all. David Livingston / Getty Images View Entire List ›
View ArticleJ. Cole Pays Tribute To Michael Brown With Emotional New Song, "Be Free"
Rapper releases new song as singer Frank Ocean weighs in on Ferguson crisis with comment. Also on Friday, rapper J. Cole released a song called "Be Free," which excerpts quotes from Dorian Johnson, an...
View ArticleHip-Hop's Top Tier Goes Silent On Ferguson
Superstars like Jay Z, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne — fitful allies in the fight for civil rights — may be suffering from outrage fatigue. Ethan Miller / Via Reuters Like most people who rap for a...
View Article33 Wonderful Music Videos From 2014 You Need To See
Spoiler alert: There’s going to be a lot of booty. Taylor Swift, "Blank Space" [Directed by Joseph Kahn] The New Pornographers, "Dancehall Domine" [Directed by Leblanc + Cudmore] youtube.com Shamir,...
View ArticleThe 11 Most FOMO-Worthy Performances Of SXSW 2015
We spent a week zigzagging Austin subsisting on free tacos and sugary drinks alone for SXSW Music this year. ICYMI, these are the best things we saw. SOAK The host of a "British Embassy" showcase near...
View ArticleMeet The Twentysomething Party Promoters Shaking Up The Concert Business
Like many concert promoters, Sascha Guttfreund, 25, has a gift for managing egos. His job is catering to young rappers, mostly — J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Chance the Rapper; stars of the...
View ArticleTwo Lovesick Puppies Are The Stars Of J. Cole's "Wet Dreamz" Video
LITERAL PUPPY LOVE. J. Cole's "Wet Dreamz" is a song about a young man's insecurity before he has sex for the first time. The raunchy lyrics sound strangely intimate and autobiographical. JColeVEVO /...
View ArticleHow Hip-Hop Conquered Streaming
Alice Mongkongllite / BuzzFeed News Earlier this year, on Valentine’s Day, much of the internet was enamored of Drake. The Toronto rapper’s commercial mixtape, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late,...
View ArticleA Former Band Nerd Made The Most Star-Studded Album Of The Summer
And it’s FREE on iTunes! The album transcends genres and envelops listeners in waves of good vibes perfect for summer. Hip Hop Lifestyle / Via fckyeahchancelor.tumblr.com J. Cole on "Warm Enough."...
View Article17 Times Pop Culture Gave A Nod To Black Colleges
Music, movies, and your favorite television shows. Tons of schools have gotten recognized in pop culture, and it's an amazing feeling when you see your school repped in a show you love or by a celeb...
View ArticleWatch The Trailer For J. Cole's "Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming" HBO Special
An inside look into the rapper’s life and music. If you don't have HBO, then I suggest you subscribe ASAP because the trailer for J. Cole's Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming just arrived and you're going...
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