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Jay-Z's Albums, Ranked From Worst To Best
From 'Reasonable Doubt' to 'The Blueprint', which Jay-Z album is his best? We settle the debate in our ranking of his discography.
Kanye West's Albums, Ranked Worst to Best
We’re ranking Kanye West’s discography—from worst to best—including ‘The College Dropout,’ ‘Yeezus,’ and his latest 'Bully.'
The 30 Best J. Cole Songs
J. Cole has built one of rap's most consistent catalogs, spanning platinum albums, standout singles, and memorable guest verses and loosies. With 'The Fall Off' just released, now's a good time to look at the best songs of his career.

The Best Hip-Hop Producer Alive, Every Year Since 1979
Hip-hop has evolved each year since its birth, not only lyrically, but sonically. Here are the best hip-hop producers, from the genre's beginnings to today.

The Best Rapper Alive, Every Year Since 1979
Complex is proud to present the Best Rapper Alive, Every Year Since 1979, a comprehensive look back at every year of rap and which MC moved the crowd the most.
Pusha T's 30 Best Verses of All Time, Ranked
Pusha T will go down as one of the greatest lyricists of our generation. If you need any proof, look no further than his best verses, which span from his music with the Clipse to his solo work as part of Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music family.

Every Movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ranked
From 'Iron Man' to 'Endgame' and beyond, we ranked every movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe—best to worst, most iconic to most forgettable.

50 Best Hip-Hop Diss Songs of All Time
From 2Pac's "Hit Em Up" to Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," here are the 50 best diss songs of all time.

Travis Scott Albums, Ranked Worst to Best
From ‘Owl Pharoah’ to ‘UTOPIA,’ Travis Scott has put together a stacked discography. Here are all of his projects, ranked.

We Ranked Every Future Project, From Worst To Best
Future has released dozens of projects over a career that spans more than 20 years. Here are all of those projects ranked.

The 83 Best Jay-Z Verses
83 essential JAY-Z verses, picked from solo studio albums, remixes, radio freestyles, and other classic ephemera from his dense catalog of music.

Explaining 'The Snyder Cut,' Zack Snyder's Lost Version of 'Justice League'
So what exactly is ‘The Snyder Cut’ & why did fans want it released so badly? Here’s what happened when HBO Max premiered ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’.

The Best TV Shows of 2020
Despite a harrowing 2020, TV hit high points. From 'P-Valley' to 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' these are Complex's picks for best shows of 2020.

The Best Albums of 2020
This year was highlighted by projects from artists like the Weeknd, 21 Savage, and Megan Thee Stallion. These are the 50 best albums of 2020.

The Best Drake Songs
Ahead of Certified Lover Boy, we’re counting down the best Drake songs of all time, including ‘Marvins Room’ ’Hotline Bling' & ‘God’s Plan’.

The Best Episodes of 'The Boondocks'
A look back at 'The Boondocks,' one of the most important television shows on the black experience in America.

Chadwick Boseman Was Just Getting Started
Chadwick Boseman had played Jackie Robinson, James Brown, and the Black Panther. He was also only just getting started.

The Good and the Bad of Jay-Z's "Entrepreneur" Verse
Jay-Z is back, rapping about financial independence on Pharrell's "Entrepreneur." Here's an analysis of the verse.