Abel Shifferaw
Abel Shifferaw is Complex’s News Director. He’s originally from the Bay Area and currently lives in Brooklyn. Prior to working at Complex, Abel wrote for Okayplayer and OkayAfrica. Abel holds an MFA in Writing from Pratt Institute and a BA from the New School. Both degrees keep Abel sufficiently warm at night. Abel likes brief walks on the beach and sunrises and sunsets and the moon and lots of stuff but not all the stuff.
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Vanessa Bryant Again Claps Back at Remarriage and Pregnancy Rumors: ‘???’
Vanessa Bryant took to social media again to debunk false claims about her remarrying and being pregnant.
Fugees’ Pras Reports to Prison to Begin 14-Year Sentence for Money Laundering Charges and More
The rapper, who was convicted on foreign lobbying and fraud charges in 2023, turned himself in.
Drake Teases New Album With Massive Ice Structure in the Middle of Toronto: 'Release Date Inside'
When will 'Iceman' arrive?
King Harris Arrested on Drug Possession Charge While Dressed in a Pokémon Onesie
Police say a vape pen containing 10 milligrams of THC was recovered.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026: Wu-Tang Clan, Sade, Luther Vandross, and More
The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction is scheduled to be taped on November 14th at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.
Katy Perry Blasts Ruby Rose‘s Claims She Sexually Assaulted Her: 'Dangerous Lies’
“Katy Perry sexual assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne,” Rose claimed.
Kanye West Drops ‘Bully’ Album, Shares Bianca Censori-Directed Video for "Father" f/ Travis Scott
It's finally out.
Dillon Brooks Reportedly Arrested for DUI in Arizona
He was later released.
Baby Keem Links With Kendrick Lamar and Momo Boyd for "Good Flirts" Video: Watch
Baby Keem has returned with some visuals.
Brent Faiyaz Shares ‘Icon' Album, Drops Cole Bennett-Directed Video for "Wrong Faces"
The project was executive produced by Raphael Saadiq.
Eddie Murphy’s Son and Martin Lawrence’s Daughter Are Expecting Their First Child Together
The couple reportedly got married last year.
Kanye West Says ‘Horrible’ Comments He Made During Bipolar Episodes ‘Tarnished’ Relationships
The artist formerly known as Kanye West opened up about his struggles.
Kanye West Says Four Month Manic Episode ‘Destroyed My Life’ in Apology: ‘I Am Not a Nazi’
"I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people," Ye wrote in his apology.
The 30 Celebrities With the Most Aura Right Now, Ranked
Which people in our world have the most aura? We set out to define it—and rank it.
ComplexCon 2025: Everything You Need to Know If You're Attending
Young Thug, Clipse, and more are set to perform.
Kali Uchis Says She's Pulling Her Song With D4vd After Body of 15-Year-Old Girl Was Found in His Car
Kali Uchis said she's pulling her collaborative track "Crashing" with D4vd.
D4vd Reportedly Has 'Shhh' Tattoo on Finger Like One on Dead 15-Year-Old Found in His Towed Tesla
According to TMZ, both the “Romantic Homicide” singer and the 15-year-old got the ink on their right index fingers.
Dismembered Body Found in Trunk of D4vd's Tesla Reportedly ID'd as 15-Year-Old Girl (UPDATE)
The body was first discovered on September 8.