Rob Marriott

Thirty-two years later, Nas's ten-track masterpiece, Illmatic, is still one of the most important rap albums of all time. Here's how it changed hip-hop.

After nearly 40 years of hip-hop, the style of rappers has upped exponentially. Here's a look at the most stylish rappers of all time.

On the 25th anniversary of his landmark album, the God MC looks back.

Under-the-radar rap feuds that nobody really remembers.

Comparing some of music's best, based on their time spent at the label.

Nasty Nas is still a rebel to America. Rob Marriott bears witness.

The renowned hip-hop producer and Def Jam exec talks about working with Nas on his upcoming album.

One of Nas' go-to producers talks about making "The Don" and shares the secrets of their creative chemistry.

Nasty Nas is still a rebel to America-even at age 38. Divorce, fatherhood, financial drama, rap wars-he's been through it all. And he hasn't sounded this fresh since Illmatic.

From the radio to the video to the studio, Complex rolls with A$AP Rocky, A$AP Yams, and the whole A$AP Mob as they step through the portal to rap stardom.

Rob Marriott, the man who wrote 2Pac's first cover story and conducted one of his last interviews, weighs in on two hip-hop classics, and settles a long-running dispute (just barely).