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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Watch Jose Alvarado Rap 50 Cent's "Many Men" at Knicks Championship Parade
The Brooklyn native appeared to have the time of his life between the Puerto Rican Day parade and Knicks celebration.
Aubrey O'Day Sends Support to Bunnie XO After Jelly Roll Divorce News
The former Danity Kane member wants Bunnie XO to know that she's got support during her divorce.
Millie Bobby Brown Calls Out 'Vicious' Mom-Shaming Since Adopting Her Baby Girl
The 22-year-old actress addressed critics head-on during a June 10 appearance on Kylie Kelce's 'Not Gonna Lie' podcast, pushing back on scrutiny over her age, her husband, and even her baby's hat.
Knicks Players Light Cigars on Spurs Court After Winning First Title in 53 Years
New York rallied from 16 down in Game 5 to close out San Antonio 94-90.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Fanatics Sportsbook Projects Americans Will Bet More on USMNT Games
A new survey shows that excitement for the World Cup is running high among Americans.
Pooh Shiesty's Dad Released on Bond Before Start of Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case Trial
Lontrell Williams Sr. was released pending trial while his son and Big30 remain jailed.
Kyle Busch, Two-Time NASCAR Cup Champion, Dead at 41
NASCAR confirmed Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion with 63 wins, died Thursday at age 41.
Man Reportedly Arrested at Chris Brown's Home After Jumping Fence, Trying to Start Fire
The caller told police they recognized the suspect and described him as an ongoing problem.
Dillon Brooks Sat Front Row to Watch LeBron and Lakers Get Swept in Game 4 Against Thunder
The Suns swingman decided to attend the game.
U.S. State Department to Start Revoking Passports for Parents With $2,500 of Unpaid Child Support
The initial phase targets roughly 2,700 Americans who owe $100,000 or more, with a broader expansion to the $2,500 threshold coming soon.
Miami Man Charged With Murder After Allegedly Shooting Girlfriend's Brothers Who Came to Protect Her
Antwan Carter, 31, faces first-degree murder charges after police say he shot and killed Gianni and Jaheim Pierre inside a Miami apartment on Saturday.
Kai Cenat Posts Clip of Thanos Resting After the Snap Set to Drake's "No Friends in the Industry"
Fans are reading the post as a hint that Kai is about to come back to streaming, possibly timed to Drake's anticipated 'Iceman' album.
J.R. Smith Trampled by Celebrating Knicks Fans at MSG, Manages to Not Lose Joint
The two-time NBA champion was physically overwhelmed by a surging crowd after New York's Game 1 win over Philadelphia — just days before his college graduation.
Rihanna's 2026 Met Gala Look Is a Maison Margiela Mashup Two Years in the Making
The singer pulled from Maison Margiela Artisanal 2025 Looks 9 and 31 to build one of the night's most talked-about appearances.
Katy Perry Rocks Astronaut Mask at Met Gala Amid Ruby Rose Sexual Assault Allegations
The Grammy-nominated pop star walked the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps solo in an ivory gown, briefly lifting her space-themed mask for photographers.
Kylie Jenner Goes Browless With Nipple Corset at 2026 Met Gala: 'Wish Me Luck'
The Kylie Cosmetics founder paired bleached brows with a Schiaparelli corset gown for the Met steps.
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.