Allison Battinelli

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The 35 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2025

In 2025, we got monster albums from rappers like YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Cardi B, the Clipse, EsDeeKid, and more.

Allison Battinelli 150 days ago
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The 50 Best Albums of 2025

The year was full of peaks and valleys, with standout releases from Bad Bunny, Clipse, Justin Bieber, PinkPantheress, and more. Here are the best albums of 2025.

Allison Battinelli 151 days ago
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The 20 Best Rappers in Their 20s Right Now: 2025 Rankings

Here are the best rappers in their 20s, including stars like Yeat, Doja Cat, Playboi Carti, BigXThaPlug, and more.

Allison Battinelli 256 days ago
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Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking (2025)

Complex’s annual Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking returns for its third year, spotlighting the most influential figures in rap coverage, from streamers to podcasters to critics.

Allison Battinelli 284 days ago
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The Best Albums Of 2025 (So Far)

Here are the best albums released so far, featuring Playboi Carti, Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR, Bad Bunny, Jennie, and more.

Allison Battinelli 333 days ago
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Isaiah Falls Isn’t Your Typical "Toxic" R&B Singer

We spoke with R&B newcomer Isaiah Falls about his album 'LVRS Paradise,' how he balances creativity with strategy as an artist, and more.

Allison Battinelli 347 days ago
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Four Sight: Anycia is Trying to Dominate Every Room She Steps in

Anycia, who has collaborated with GloRilla, Latto, 4Batz, and others, is one of the most exciting rappers emerging from Atlanta.

Allison Battinelli 389 days ago
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15 R&B Artists To Watch In 2025

From stars like Laila! and dv4d to emerging talents like James Savage and Dajah Dorn, here are the R&B artists to watch in 2025.

Allison Battinelli 459 days ago
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Predicting All of the Rap Winners at the 2025 Grammy Awards

Will Kendrick Lamar and his fierce Drake diss track "Not Like Us" sweep the Grammys this year? Check out our predictions below.

Allison Battinelli 460 days ago
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25 Rappers To Watch In 2025

From Atlanta's Lazer Dim 700 and Glokk40Spazz to Chicago's STAR BANDZ and VonOff1700, here are the rappers you need to be watching this year.

Allison Battinelli 466 days ago
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