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Burna Boy has been blazing his own trail for a while now. The Nigerian-born international superstar dropped by Complex HQ to discuss his upcoming album, “I Told Them…” along with many other things. He spoke about wanting to be a superhero when he was younger, creating a bridge for the culture, and wanting to be […]

Meek Mill continues to make business moves.  A month after confirming his departure from Roc Nation Management, the 35-year-old announced his newly inked deal with William Morris Endeavor. According to Variety, the “strategic partnership” will focus on Meek’s Culture Currency initiative, which aims to expand his business while supporting his growing network of artists, athletes, and entertainers. “The partnership between WME and […]

TV host and comedian Steve Harvey has identified “cancel culture” as the reason he couldn’t “continue as a stand-up” and why he may never record another special, although he does “want to do one more.” While promoting his new ABC series, per Variety, 64-year-old Harvey said today’s political climate makes it too difficult for him to return to the world […]

Pope Francis is opening up about his thoughts on “cancel culture.” The religious leader spoke Monday during his annual Vatican’s Diplomatic Corps address, where he talked to 183 reps from countries accredited to the Holy See, calling COVID-19 vaccinations a “moral obligation.” Beyond that, the Pope shared his concerns about “cancel culture,” and people getting in trouble online for being […]

ArtNoir will celebrate Black culture, art, and commerce with From a Place, of a Place—a months-long series presented with the Meatpacking Business Improvement District. Kicking off this week, the five-part program will highlight the energy and spirit of the neighborhood through various mediums of expression, including art installations, live performances, and community activities. ArtNoir—a female-majority and minority-owned collective—announced […]

Nicki Minaj has weighed in on Michael B. Jordan’s appropriation controversy. On Tuesday evening, the Trinidadian-born rapper shared an Instagram post calling on Jordan to rename his newly launched rum brand J’Ouvert. Nicki included a screenshot of another user’s “History Lesson” on the significance of J’Ouvert within Caribbean culture.  “I’m sure MBJ didn’t intentionally do anything he thought Caribbean ppl would […]

After rapping away on Culture III, Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff all stopped by the L.A. Leakers to spit some more bars. The trio traded bars over a DJ Durel production courtesy of DJ Sour Milk. Offset started off with bars about his success while he danced a bit in his seat, then Takeoff came in and rapped in his […]

In an interview with Real 92.3, Quavo revealed that he and Pop Smoke had a very special relationship leading up to his death. “That was important, know what I’m saying,” he said when asked how important It was for Pop and Juice WRLD to appear on Culture III. “I had a relationship with Pop Smoke, we had a relationship with […]

Jay-Z sent a heartwarming text to Quavo congratulating him and Migos on their release of “Culture III.” “That Avalanche song is beautiful,” Jay wrote in a captured screenshot shared to Instagram. “Congrats to you and the guys on the album. Peace God!” Quavo quickly returned the compliment. “Thanks OG. We put everything we had into […]

Kawhi Leonard hopped on Instagram Live for the first time to chat with high school basketball player Mikey Williams and tease his upcoming Culture Jam project. Kawhi also shared a snippet of the tape’s track “Everything Different” featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Rod Wave. The song will arrive on streaming platforms this upcoming Friday, May 7. A […]