This is Complex’s ranking of the 20 best rappers in their 20s for 2026. The list weighs music quality, chart success, ...

A recent tiff between underground rap promo pages has sparked an impassioned online debate about the definition of “gimmick rappers” over the past week. Most of it is boring and wrapped up in ...

This roundup features dynamic female rappers who dominate the stage with unforgettable live shows. From viral dance breaks to pyrotechnic stagecraft, each artist brings an unique energy to their ...

In August of 2025, hip-hop turned the still-very-young age of 52, but let some of its fans tell it the genre is still a young man’s game. However, upon looking at its current landscape, some of rap’s ...

Nas declared hip-hop dead, Lil Wayne flooded the streets, and Clipse dropped a coke-rap masterpiece. Here are the 30 best rap albums of 2006." ...

Kendrick Lamar is typically the first artist that comes to mind when hip-hop fans think of a good rapper. With albums like good kid, m.A.A.d city and To Pimp a Butterfly, the Compton MC certified ...

Graphic by Thomas Egan of HNHH Little Simz: (Photo by Belinda Jiao/Getty Images) Playboi Carti: (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage) Billy Woods: (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images) Key Glock: ...

Hip-hop's throne is always contested, with fans and critics endlessly debating who truly holds the mic supreme in today's game. Lyrical skill, cultural impact, chart dominance, and sheer artistry all ...

In the past few years, the Texas rap scene has produced some of the biggest rising stars in hip-hop. Artists such as BigXthaPlug, Don Toliver, That Mexican OT, and Monaleo have helped Texas ...

Have you ever had that one rapper you could’ve sworn would’ve been a star? Finding a good rapper early in their career can make you feel like a professional scout or like you’re predicting a stock ...