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Remy Ma is a vocal supporter of women across several industries, especially in hip-hop, but during her recent interview with Ebro in the Morning, the rapper talked about how she can sometimes play into negative stereotypes towards women as well. During the hour-long interview, Ma took several moments to champion women and talked about people adding “female” as […]

The days of incredible women being undervalued and overlooked are numbered. In Complex Canada’s new series Hidden Gems, brought to you in collaboration with Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum and Fela, we shine a light on Jamaican-Canadian creatives who deserve to be celebrated. Case in point: Catriona Smart, a Toronto-based serial entrepreneur who’s the co-founder of […]

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s iconic late summer collaboration “WAP” turned the internet upside down, with misogynists and conservatives criticizing the empowering ballad dedicated to female pleasure.  But California Congresswoman Maxine Waters stands on the right side of history, that is, she supports Meg and Cardi’s 2020 hit. During a conversation for Harper’s Bazaar, […]

Emily Ratajkowski has carved out a space for herself as more than just another pretty face. This moved her to call a French journalist “gross” for reducing her to just her physical attributes.  A profile the model did for French Marie Claire in 2018 resurfaced on Sunday via Twitter. In the article, Thomas Chatterton Williams reportedly described Ratajkowski as “the sexiest version […]

Lana Del Rey wants the world to know she’s in control of her own story. On Friday night, the singer-songwriter shared a lengthy message in which she continued to defend her controversial comments about stifled self-expression and double standards within music. The original was deemed tone-deaf and racist, as Del Rey compared her struggle to other female […]

Megan Fox says her status as a Hollywood bombshell took a big toll on her mental health, so much so that she suffered a “psychological breakdown” about 10 years ago. The 33-year-old actress opened up about her struggles during a sit-down with Diablo Cody, the writer of the 2009 cult classic Jennifer’s Body. Fox explained she had spent years […]

In celebration of the fearless women of sports, Nike has unveiled its latest campaign, Dream Crazier—honoring the countless female athletes who have unified the masses, defied gender-based discriminations and inspired generations of athletes to pursue their dreams.  In a landscape dominated by male superstars, women like gymnast Simone Biles, snowboarder Chloe Kim, soccer star Megan […]

Nick Cannon is joining the train of former R. Kelly collaborators apologizing for working with the documented predator. Cannon went on Instagram to write out a formal apology to women for turning a blind eye when collaborating on the 2003 hit “Gigolo.” “After much self reflection and meditation, I have to be one the first […]