From Run DMC to Roc-a-Fella, from DMX to Young Thug, Lyor Cohen discovered and broke some of the most prolific musical acts of our time at the helm of the biggest labels. In a conversation that spans his decades of leadership in the industry, he shares how failing as a party promoter led him to working for Russell Simmons, how he invented the 360 deal, surviving the turmoil of the business, and the feeling in his gut that propels him to this day. 

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How Lyor Cohen Built Def Jam, Reinvented Warner, Launched 300 + Reimagined YouTube Music | Blueprint

Hasan Piker always knew he had a knack for debunking arguments. Starting off as a fill-in host for the YouTube news show “The Young Turks,” Hasan garnered attention for his political analysis around the 2016 elections. Soon after, he started combining news commentary with Twitch streaming under the handle hasanabi, creating the prototype of a new kind of political pundit. No matter how controversial the topic, Hasan has never shied away from offering his uncensored opinions. His determination to educate and inform has made him one of the most-viewed, most-subscribed-to, and at times, most-talked-about streamer on Twitch.

How Hasan Piker Became Our Generation’s Top Political Pundit | Blueprint

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The music bug started for DJ Drama in Philly at age 13 with his first turntable, and continued through Clark Atlanta University, where his name began to ring bells. Soon came the birth of his legendary "Gangsta Grillz" series, spawning collaborations with T.I., Young Jeezy, and Lil Wayne that revolutionized the mixtape game. And then, the feds tried to shut down his operation forever. Bowed but not broken, DJ Drama re-emerged with a second life as a music mogul whose Generation Now record label continues his legacy of uncovering emerging talent, including Lil Uzi Vert and Jack Harlow—and whose voice is still loud and clear on Tyler, the Creator's Grammy-nominated album. 


How DJ Drama Went From Mixtape King to Mogul | The Blueprint

The music bug started for DJ Drama in Philly at age 13 with his first turntable, and continued through Clark Atlanta University, where his name began to ring bells. Soon came the birth of his legendary "Gangsta Grillz" series, spawning collaborations with T.I., Young Jeezy, and Lil Wayne that revolutionized the mixtape game. And then, the feds tried to shut down his operation forever. Bowed but not broken, DJ Drama re-emerged with a second life as a music mogul whose Generation Now record label continues his legacy of uncovering emerging talent, including Lil Uzi Vert and Jack Harlow—and whose voice is still loud and clear on Tyler, the Creator's Grammy-nominated album. 

Adin Ross always knew he had an entertaining personality. Fresh from high school, Ross accumulated endless hours streaming himself playing NBA2K and GTA on Twitch. But then Adin became more than just a gamer—soon he was buddying up with rappers like Sheck Wes and Lil Uzi Vert to appear in his Twitch streams and building a huge community of fans around his engaging, and at times controversial, online persona.


How Adin Ross Became a Millionaire on Twitch | The Blueprint

Adin Ross always knew he had an entertaining personality. Fresh from high school, Ross accumulated endless hours streaming himself playing NBA2K and GTA on Twitch. But then Adin became more than just a gamer—soon he was buddying up with rappers like Sheck Wes and Lil Uzi Vert to appear in his Twitch streams and building a huge community of fans around his engaging, and at times controversial, online persona.

After securing two WNBA championships, All-Star Renee Montgomery made a career-changing decision to opt out of the 2020 season and devote her focus to social justice reform. When LeBron James expressed interest in assembling an ownership group for the Atlanta Dream, it ignited an unexpected dream in Renee: to be a WNBA owner and make history.


How Renee Montgomery Became the First Ex-Player to Co-Own a WNBA Team | The Blueprint

After securing two WNBA championships, All-Star Renee Montgomery made a career-changing decision to opt out of the 2020 season and devote her focus to social justice reform. When LeBron James expressed interest in assembling an ownership group for the Atlanta Dream, it ignited an unexpected dream in Renee: to be a WNBA owner and make history.

Kacey Lynch took a leap of faith when he went to Coachella and gave out one of his beanies for free. Soon after, Tyler The Creator, Anderson Paak, and countless publications showcased his designs. Find out how Kacey created a streetwear brand identity rooted in his hometown of South Central L.A.

How Kacey Lynch Built Bricks & Wood | Blueprint

On the Blueprint premiere, Mona Scott-Young breaks down her journey, from managing artists like Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott to finding her passion for producing television and going on to create the groundbreaking reality franchise Love & Hip-Hop.


How Mona Scott-Young Became a TV Industry Maverick | Blueprint

On the Blueprint premiere, Mona Scott-Young breaks down her journey, from managing artists like Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott to finding her passion for producing television and going on to create the groundbreaking reality franchise Love & Hip-Hop.  Read more on Complex.com about Mona’s upcoming special: https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/love-and-hip-hop-lineage-to-legacy-announcement

Jermaine Dupri’s discovery of rap duo Kris Kross at the age of 19 became the springboard for a 25-year career that has spawned 33 No. 1 hits across genres and an induction into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. Find out how Jermaine worked with Usher, Xscape, Bow Wow, and more to become a forefather of the Atlanta music scene on Blueprint.

How Jermaine Dupri Became a Music Hall of Famer

 Colm Dillane was a small-town kid who didn’t exactly fit into the NYC scene when he moved to the big city at age 13. Find out how he eventually created his own Blueprint to define his version of “cool” through clothing and music with his KidSuper brand. 


How Colm Dillane Created KidSuper

 Colm Dillane was a small-town kid who didn’t exactly fit into the NYC scene when he moved to the big city at age 13. Find out how he eventually created his own Blueprint to define his version of “cool” through clothing and music with his KidSuper brand. 

At 19 years old, Kristen Noel Crawley, traveled from the Midwest to L.A. with $250 in her pocket, starting a long entrepreneurial journey that has led to KNC Beauty, a multi-million dollar skincare brand. Here are the lessons she learned along the way.



How Kristen Noel Crawley Made Her Beauty Mark

At 19 years old, Kristen Noel Crawley, traveled from the Midwest to L.A. with $250 in her pocket, starting a long entrepreneurial journey that has led to KNC Beauty, a multi-million dollar skincare brand. Here are the lessons she learned along the way.

From pioneering Chicago’s drill movement to signing the late Juice WRLD and Kid Laroi, Lil Bibby has transitioned from rapper to top music exec with his imprint, Grade A Productions. Here, the rising mogul documents how he leveled up in the business world.



Lil Bibby’s Unconventional Path to Record Mogul

From pioneering Chicago’s drill movement to signing the late Juice WRLD and Kid Laroi, Lil Bibby has transitioned from rapper to top music exec with his imprint, Grade A Productions. Here, the rising mogul documents how he leveled up in the business world.

Bozoma Saint John, Netflix’s first Black woman in the C-Suite, talks breaking through the ceiling in tech, ignoring racist rhetoric while overseeing Beyoncé’s Super Bowl performance, and how working with Beats by Dre helped her deal with grief.



How Netflix’s Bozoma Saint John Became an Executive Powerhouse

Bozoma Saint John, Netflix’s first Black woman in the C-Suite, talks breaking through the ceiling in tech, ignoring racist rhetoric while overseeing Beyoncé’s Super Bowl performance, and how working with Beats by Dre helped her deal with grief.

On the Blueprint premiere, Cole Bennett breaks down how his passion for the Chicago rap scene and relationships with rappers like Famous Dex and Lil Uzi Vert jump-started his lucrative brand, Lyrical Lemonade.

Read the Complex.com feature on Cole here: http://www.complex.com/music/2019/07/cole-bennett-interview-lyrical-lemonade-chicago


How Lyrical Lemonade’s Cole Bennett Created a Movement | Blueprint

On the Blueprint premiere, Cole Bennett breaks down how his passion for the Chicago rap scene and relationships with rappers like Famous Dex and Lil Uzi Vert jump-started his lucrative brand, Lyrical Lemonade.  Read the Complex.com feature on Cole here: http://www.complex.com/music/2019/07/cole-bennett-interview-lyrical-lemonade-chicago

A master of rhythm and melody, Timbaland always knew he had a gift when it came to music. He'd put it to good use in producing a number of groundbreaking works for the likes of Missy Elliott, Ginuwine, Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake. But with fame came delusion and addiction, which trumped his extreme talent. Now, sober and revitalized, Timb has fallen in love with the art form again and set his sights on a new goal: create a classic that will mark the next chapter in his career, just as Quincy Jones did with Thriller. 

How Timbaland Revolutionized R&B + Hip-Hop and then Reinvented Himself After Addiction | Blueprint

A master of rhythm and melody, Timbaland always knew he had a gift when it came to music. He'd put it to good use in producing a number of groundbreaking works for the likes of Missy Elliott, Ginuwine, Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake. But with fame came delusion and addiction, which trumped his extreme talent.

Ever since he was a kid, Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd knew he wanted to write songs. He got his first chance in high school, when he wrote "Anywhere" for R&B group 112. From there he'd go on to help craft numerous hits, including 112's "Peaches and Cream" and multiple chart-toppers with producer Scott Storch. It wasn't until he teamed with pop star Justin Bieber, however, that he got the credit he deserved as a go-to hitmaker.

How Poo Bear Went From Homeless To Writing Justin Bieber's Biggest Hits | Blueprint

Ever since he was a kid, Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd knew he wanted to write songs

A listless writer and rapper from South Central LA, "Punch" went from having interest in music but no concrete goals to teaming up with Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith and discovering the artists who came to be known as the Black Hippy Crew. As Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, and ScHoolboy Q began to make waves, Punch underwent trial by fire, learning how to break acts, maneuver out of bad industry deals, and expand the label. In 2017, he steered both Kendrick Lamar and SZA to a breakout year, racking up Grammys, commercial success and critical acclaim, and cementing Top Dawg Entertainment as hip-hop's premier independent label.

How Terrence "Punch" Henderson Helped Build TDE + Coached Kendrick Lamar and SZA | Blueprint

 
After moving from Hong Kong to Texas as a teenager, Mary H.K. Choi fell in love with reading and knew she wanted to turn her passion for magazines into something greater. She got her chance when she left for NYC and landed an internship at Mass Appeal, which she funneled into a gig at XXL and, eventually, her own magazine, MissBehave. From there, she redefined the writer's role in the digital age, crafting powerful works across a variety of mediums, including issue #1 of Lady Deadpool, DJ Khaled's biography The Keys and her new YA book, Emergency Contact. 

How Mary H.K. Choi Built MissBehave, Reinvented Deadpool and Wrote the Book on DJ Khaled

As a kid, A-Trak was a natural turntablist who became a five-time world champion by age 18. His love for DJing and knack for remixes put him in connection with Kanye West at a pivotal time in both their careers. He would go on to launch Fool’s Gold Records and enjoy tremendous success due to the global popularity of EDM, while continuing to reinvent himself.

How A-Trak Went From Teenaged Battle Champ To Global Ambassador of DJ Culture | Blueprint

Cheo Hodari Coker grew up an outsider in Storrs, Connecticut, where hip-hop was his lifeline to cultural identity. He finessed his way into hip-hop journalism while a student at Stanford University before establishing a name for himself at the Los Angeles Times, The Source, and other premier music outlets. From a physical altercation with the Wu-Tang Clan to writing Biggie's biography, Cheo took his rich experiences to Hollywood, selling scripts, producing shows like Southland and Ray Donovan and now being the mastermind behind the hit Netflix series Luke Cage.

How Cheo Hodari Coker Went From Hip Hop Journalist to 'Luke Cage' Creator and Showrunner | Blueprint

KAWS went from a skater kid doing graffiti around New York City to illustrating the beloved animated series Doug to creating instantly recognizable pop art that gained visibility the world over. The artist, painter, designer and toymaker details how he linked with Nigo and Pharrell in Japan, collaborated with Jordan and Uniqlo for sold-out capsules, and created motifs that elevated fine art into the cultural zeitgeist.

How KAWS Became the Face Of Modern Art | Blueprint

Scooter Braun is a visionary for the self-made, social media age. After catching the eye of Jermaine Dupri as the hottest young party promoter in Atlanta, Braun signed and diligently broke Asher Roth and Justin Bieber. He went on to manage a bevy of global pop stars to expand his company into other facets of entertainment and to weather some very public storms, all while gathering a following as big as some of his acts.

How Scooter Braun Went From Promoting Parties to Building An Entertainment Empire | Blueprint

Elliott Wilson has helmed the most respected hip-hop publications, from ego trip to XXL to The Source. He takes Complex on his journey from his early journalistic influences to a tense standoff with Benzino as editor-in-chief of XXL to reinventing himself as founder of Rap Radar and now editorial director of hip-hop culture and content for Tidal.

How Elliott Wilson Co-Created Ego Trip | Everyday Struggle

Jon Buscemi details how he went from Wall Street to founding an eponymous lifestyle brand that marries hip-hop to high fashion.

How Jon Buscemi Survived Being Sued By NIKE And Sold 100K Sneakers | Blueprint

 Pusha T got into rap as a kid looking up to his big brother. After their group, Clipse, disbanded, Pusha went solo, connected with Kanye West, became president of G.O.O.D. Music, and has remained relevant in rap for nearly two decades.

How Pusha T Went From The Clipse to Head of G.O.O.D. Music | Blueprint

Pat "The Manager" Corcoran and Chancelor "The Rapper" Bennett, two self-taught kids from Chicago, set the bar for what independent artists can achieve. Pat the Manager details how the two met, the backlash around the release of launch Coloring Book, and the one thing that threatened their independence.

How Chance The Rapper’s Manager, Pat Corcoran, Helped Him Conquer The Music Industry | Blueprint

Over 10 million "roommates" visit The Shade Room each day to get the latest in celeb news, thanks to 26-year-old Angie Nwandu, who went from foster care and unemployment to formatting the tabloids for the social media generation.

How The Shade Room's Angie Nwandu Reinvented Celebrity News & Gossip | Blueprint

John McPheters helped bring the consignment model to footwear at Flight Club then struck out on his own with Stadium Goods, taking the company from conception to nine figures in just two years with no ceiling in sight.

How Stadium Goods' John McPheters Created A Sneaker Consignment Empire | Blueprint

Charles D. King made history as he rose from the mailroom of William Morris agency to its first African-American partner, spearheading the careers of everyone from Oprah and Tyler Perry to Missy Elliott and Janet Jackson. Here, he chronicles how he left WME to launch Macro, a multicultural media company responsible for Fences, one of 2016's biggest films.

How Charles D. King Won Oscars And Made Millions With Multicultural Movies | Blueprint

Queens-bred Ronnie Fieg infamously went from 13-year-old stockboy to brand mogul by mastering the limited-edition sneaker drop and trafficking unique products that feel special to KITH devotees. 

How Ronnie Fieg Grew KITH From Store to Brand to Empire | Blueprint

While Hollywood underestimated Will Packer, the self-taught super producer developed nine No. 1 films and pulled in $1 billion at the box office. From his Atlanta estate, he shows Complex how he proved the bankability of people of color and helped launch the careers of Kevin Hart, Idris Elba, and more.

How Will Packer Became Hollywood's Billion Dollar Man | Blueprint

Radio icon Angie Martinez shares how at 16 years old she used her passion for music to kickoff her career with an internship at a local Miami station. "The Voice of New York," would later surmount a career that spans over 20 years and includes two rap albums, a New York Times best-selling book, a Tidal podcast, plus more.

How Angie Martinez Conquered Radio And Became 'The Voice of New York' | Blueprint

Joie Manda's ascent from passing out club flyers to becoming EVP of Interscope/Geffen/A&M is unheard of. With building the careers of Rick Ross, Vince Staples, 2 Chainz, plus more, Manda rose through the ranks at Asylum Records, Def Jam, Warner Bros., and now Interscope.

How Joie Manda Became the Industry's Architect of Urban Music | Blueprint

Daniel Arsham started design firm Snarkitecture to blend art and architecture, became the first visual artist signed with Adidas, and translated fine arts for the masses with creative installations seen around the worldwide.

How Daniel Arsham's Experimental Art Attracted Collaborations With Pharrell, Adidas and Usher | Blueprint

Todd McFarlane opens up about his career as a comic book artist that includes making Spider-Man cooler and creating the Spawn character. He also shares his blueprint to launching Image Comics and McFarlane Toys.

Spider-Man to Spawn, How Todd McFarlane Became the Biggest Comic Book Artist Ever | Blueprint

On this week's episode of 'Blueprint,' Bobby Hundreds explains how he channeled his love for music and culture into one of the world's most iconic streetwear brands.

How Bobby Hundreds Turned A T-shirt Into A Streetwear Empire

There are more ways than ever to "make it" these days, and like snowflakes, no two journeys are identical. On "Blueprint," a diverse range of influential people reveal the lessons they learned on their paths to success—direct to camera with no filter. From the origin stories of Lyrical Lemonade founder Cole Bennett and TV mogul Mona Scott-Young to the career pivot of rapper-turned-exec Lil Bibby, learn how small victories can add up to big wins. Also featured in the series: unconventional advice from Twitch's most popular streamer Hasan Piker and words of wisdom from Netflix CMO Bozoma Saint John. These are their blueprints—it's up to you to create yours.

Blueprint is a Complex Show that shows a diverse range of influential people and their paths to success. Find the latest show episodes, videos, & much more. 

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360 With Speedy is a long-form conversation series with your favorite musicians, actors, and celebrities that explores their never-before-heard stories and the keys to success in an ever-changing industry.

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Complex joins artists throughout the day in 'A Day in the Life.' They discuss their hopes & dreams, personal goals, past accomplishments, views, careers & more.

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Host Brian “B.Dot” Miller and a celebrity guest navigate a themed bracket, picking winners until a field of 16 is narrowed to one winner. Expect shocking upsets, controversial picks, and unexpected victors, March Madness-style! Brack up every Wednesday at 12PM ET.

Complex Brackets hosted by Brian “B.Dot” Miller puts celebrities to the test by navigating a 16-seed hip hop bracket. Find out who takes the winning crown. 

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Go inside the most exclusive sneaker collections in the world on "Complex Closets," with host Joe La Puma. Superstars like Nick Cannon, DJ Khaled, and Lil Yachty take viewers on a tour of their homes, breaking down their history with the rare and sentimental shoes they've accrued over the years. These icons reveal, through their anecdotes, the sizable cultural significance of their hunt for sneakers that set them apart. "Complex Closets" is a companion to the award-winning series "Sneaker Shopping," which counts fans and views in the millions.

 Go inside the most exclusive sneaker collections in the world on "Complex Closets," with host Joe La Puma.

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Complex welcomes the most influential minds in fashion, art, music, sneakers and beyond in a series of lively panel discussions on the topics most relevant to today's youth. This series examines a deeper understanding of each other, our culture, and the passions that inspire us. Watch Season 3 and be ready for Season 4, with episodes dropping everyday at 2P EST.

ComplexCon(versations) is a series of lively panel discussions relevant to today’s youth. Check out season 4 episodes and videos here on Complex.   

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The Complex Cover is a video series, in which we've reinvented our print magazine covers into a multi-platform digital and social media experience, bringing fans a candid look into the lives of the most interesting pop culture figure today. Watch for exclusive in-depth interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and exclusive content. 

The Complex cover series is a reinvented version of the print magazine cover into a multi-platform digital experience. Watch exclusive interviews & more. 

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Complex Current presented by NBA 2K20 brings the most energizing minds in style, entertainment, sports, and music on one stage for an opinionated and inspirational look at the topics that matter to us the most. Filmed live at ComplexCon Chicago with guest appearances from Killer Mike, T.I., Don C, PJ Tucker, Jon Wexler, Joe La Puma, and more. Panels include a spotlight on the cultural significance of NBA 2K, the value of investing in our communities through local businesses, a look at sneaker culture through the lens of hip hop and more. Watch season 1 of Complex Current, with new episodes every Thursday. 

Complex Current presented by NBA 2K20 brings the most energizing minds in style, entertainment, sports, and music. Watch this and more original shows on Complex. 

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Making its debut in 2014, Complex News burst onto the scene with new exciting takes on the world of music, sports, pop culture, style, and sneakers. From coast to coast, IRL or in studio, Complex News anchors Speedy Morman, Pierce Simpson, Natasha Martinez, Hanuman Welch, and Racks Hogan take a deep look into the culture and bringing their unique voices and views to the conversation. Featuring exclusive interviews with sports greats like Mike Tyson, Allen Iverson, and Kobe Bryant to music's biggest names like Kendrick Lamar, Soulja Boy, Cardi B and breaking acts like Megan Thee Stallion, we've met with Hollywood's best and brightest like Lupita Nyong'o, Jordan Peele and Winston Duke, Jamie Foxx, Issa Rae, Samuel L. Jackson, Complex News is on top of everything hot, new and now. 

With access to major moments like ComplexCon, Rolling Loud, Governor's Ball, Made in America, Summer Jam, and Fool's Day Out to the red carpet at the Grammys, VMAs, and New York Comic Con to the NBA Finals, Complex News is there, talking to your favorite celebrities and bringing you along for the ride.Unique series like 'Get In Line' hosted by Racks Hogan ask the eternal question "Is it for the body or somebody?" to 'Complex News Presents' docu-series that take an inside look into American life through the Complex lens, and profiles featuring on-the-rise names across sports, music, style, the arts, pop culture, and sneakers, we bring what's next for the culture. This is Complex News.

Complex News breaks down important issues surrounding music, style, sneakers, and pop culture. Watch this and more original shows on Complex.

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Complex World, (Complex News Presents), is our youth culture - current-affairs documentary series that goes beyond the headlines with in-depth stories told through our lens, in our voice, and with our tone. Previous episodes have covered topics ranging from Xanax in Hip-Hop, Flint Water Crisis to the rising popularity of the Dark Exotic Animal Trade. Some of the most well-known celebrities have been featured in episodes like Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Dr. Miami, Jermaine Dupri, Lil Durk, Vic Mensa among others. The series airs Tuesdays on Complex News.

Complex World, (Complex News Presents), is our youth culture - current-affairs documentary series that goes beyond the headlines with in-depth stories told through our lens, in our voice, and with our tone.

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ComplexLand is a multi-day virtual experience that is free to enjoy, where visitors from across the globe converge to shop, watch, connect, and explore together. Along with countless drops and giveaways, ComplexLand hosts interviews and panels featuring some of the brightest and interesting people in our universe. From rap stars to media juggernauts to comedic kingpins, check out our fresh ComplexLand content.

From rap stars to media juggernauts to comedic kingpins, check out our fresh ComplexLand content, including interviews, panels, musical performances & more. 

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If you’re missing sports as bad as we are right now, join us for the new streaming show “Couch Classics” as the Complex Sports crew of Zach “Chopz” Frydenlund, Adam Caparell, and Zion Olojede offer up a fresh look at the most memorable NBA Finals showdowns and unforgettable NFL playoff performances with special guests, trivia, viewer questions, and the kind of commentary you’ll never find on cable. The squad won’t shy away from referencing the conspiracy theories and rumors that still dominate discussions around these iconic contests and they'll probably roast a fit or two. Specially selected games will be free to stream and each week we’ll pick a modern classic and run it back. Queue up the action on your browser, phone, or TV and sync it with our YouTube channel as the Complex Sports squad watches Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals when Ray Allen stunned the Spurs with his 3-pointer in the corner and Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals when the Cavs, led by LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, completed their historic comeback from a 3-1 deficit. “Couch Classics” will also run back a few of the NFL’s greatest games like Super Bowl LIV where Patrick Mahomes cemented his status as a young legend and the Minnesota Miracle where the Vikings pulled off a victory for the ages as time expired. Join the squad weekly for the kind of viewing party you’ve been missing as we fill the void until the real games triumphantly return.

 If you’re missing sports as bad as we are right now, join us for the new streaming show “Couch Classics” as the Complex Sports crew of Zach “Chopz” Frydenlund, Adam Caparell, and Zion Olojede offer up a fresh look at the most memorable NBA Finals.

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Complex's weekly series "Don't Believe the Hype" takes a look at what's hot and what's just hot air. Sneakers, clothes, tech, food—nothing is safe.

Watch Complex's weekly series 'Don't Believe the Hype' as he takes a look at sneakers, clothes, tech, food and more.

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Everyday Struggle is a daily hip-hop debate show where internet sensation DJ Akademiks and hip-hop veteran Wayno square off on the biggest topics in music and pop culture, moderated by journalist Nadeska Alexis. The hosts bring their fans an in-depth look into the biggest stories in the hip-hop community with commentary, exclusive content, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest shows in rap. Popular segments throughout the show include The Review, AK by the Numbers, Heat Check, Struggle Mail and more. Conversations and opinions are of the hosts and are not representative of Complex or their guests. Notable celebrities on the show have included 21 Savage, Vince Staples, 2 Chainz, Jeezy, SZA, Erykah Badu, Tory Lanez, and spawned viral moments with rappers like Lil Yachty, Soulja Boy and the Migos. The show launched in April 2017 and airs Monday through Thursday on Complex. 

DJ Akademiks, Nadeska Alexis & Wayno square off over the biggest topics in hip-hop and pop culture. Watch this and more original shows on Complex.

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Get It Together is a weekly style show hosted by multi-hyphenate personality Aleali May. Each episode follows May as she interacts with some of the biggest names and designers in streetwear today. Along with an inside look at runway shows and design studios, the series will showcase exclusive sit-down conversations with May and her contemporaries discussing their inspirations, background, the evolution of streetwear, and more. Notable guests include Fear of God's Jerry Lorenzo, Rhude's Rhuigi Villasenñor, creative director of YG's 4Hunnid line Gavin Mathieu, Melody Ehsani, Vashtie, and more. The show launched in August 2019, and new episodes premiere every Wednesday on Complex.

Get It Together is a brand new style-focused video series hosted by Aleali May. Watch this and more original shows on Complex. 

Get It Together

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Just in time for the summer, Complex is bringing you Get Sweaty. Melissa Alcantara works it out with producer Mustard, while showing you how to set goals, get fit, and to win. Through authentic conversations, Melissa will connect you with the guests and show how setting fitness and life goals will set you up for success this year.

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This is GOAT Talk, where we ask today's greats to name their all-time favorites. Celebrities are interviewed & answer the most asked questions from their fans.

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Good Looking Out is back with a new season and new hosts - Natasha Martinez and Ray-J! Watch as they team up with a group of experts in fashion, food, music and technology to reveal the secrets of success. They touch bases with a group of thriving entrepreneurs and provide tools for them to propel their businesses.

Good Looking Out is back with a new season and new hosts. Natasha Martinez and Ray-J team up with a group of experts in fashion, food, technology and more.

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Group Therapy is Complex’s first ever comedy sketch series that pulls from newsworthy topics in pop culture and social media. The series pushes a new generation of diverse social media comedians and writers such as Nileseyy Niles, Matt Richards, Nore Davis, Sasha Merci, Neko White, Kellen Schneider, Nick Ogle and Aida Osman to their funniest limits. The tone is fun, relatable and ridiculously humorous, which caters to each comedian’s character and personality. The cast brings their everyday lives onto set, which make scenes relatable and leave viewers laughing off the edge of their seats as though they were at a live comedy show. The show launched in September 2019, and new episodes premiere every Wednesday on Complex. 

Group Therapy is Complex’s first ever comedy sketch series that pulls newsworthy topics in pop culture & social media. Check out the latest episodes here.

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When you think hiking you think of a mellow workout in a serene landscape, but when you go hiking with rappers, expect the unexpected! On season 1 of Complex’s new show Hiking With Rappers, comedian King Keraun hits the trails with celebrities such as Rick Ross, Quavo, Coi Leray, Fat Joe, Big Sean, and Lil’ Kim. Watch as he embarks on a one-of-a-kind adventure with your favorite rappers. Enjoy new episodes every Thursday at 10AM/ET only on Complex.

On Complex’s new show 'Hiking With Rappers', comedian King Keraun hits the trails with rappers such as Rick Ross, Quavo, Coi Leray, Fat Joe, Big Sean, & Lil’ Kim.

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Speedy Morman takes viewers on an in-depth look at some of the most aspirational and unexpectedly cool professions that you probably won’t stumble upon in a job search. On each episode, Speedy learns the 9-5 from celebrities and industry titans who know the business best. He gets hands on experience and learns the intricacies that come with commercializing these new found skills. Jobs Unlisted gives viewers a sneak peek into coveted professions, while also debunking preconceived notions on what these jobs entail. These jobs range from being a professional weed roller for Waka Flocka and serving up bonafide boss dishes to Rick Ross as his personal chef to learning how to design sneakers for Nike. Tune in to find out what Speedy takes on next!


Speedy Morman takes viewers into some cool professions that you won’t just find in a job search. Watch this and more original shows on Complex. 

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#LifeAtComplex takes the audience behind the scenes and allows the viewers to see the inner workings at the Complex office. From producing, shooting, editing, as well as hosting, Tony Mui, captures all the silly moments between the Complex staffers as well as celebrities and musical artists that stop by. From time to time Tony brings the audience along on trips and adventures outside of the office, providing a more exclusive and personable experience for those watching. Nothing is scripted and all reactions are true to life! Tony provides a refreshing and different stylistic take on each episode!

Want to know what #LifeAtComplex is like? Tony Mui flips the camera and vlogs the daily office life.

Life at Complex

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Elevate your capital to the next level with Complex Money Talk, a fully animated series taking a graphic account of your finances. Featuring four of today’s top financial influencers and educators such as Earn Your Leisure, The Budgetnista, Professore Kez aka Kezia M. Williams and Anthony O’Neal. From budgeting, building passive income or becoming a master investor Complex Money Talk will be sure to drop gems and help you secure the bag. Catch the vibes every Tuesday at 10am ET for the latest free game.

Elevate your capital to the next level with Complex Money Talk, an animated series taking a graphic account of your finances. Watch latest episodes & videos here. 

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Mostly Football is the only NFL pregame show where nothing is off limits, and it goes live weekly Thursdays before the game @ 4pm PST / 7pm EST on Yahoo! Sports and Complex. 


This is not guys in suits sitting behind a desk analyzing the Xs and Os of a game. This is two football players arguing over what spot has the best post game wings or whose shoe game reigns supreme. 


The set is less traditional TV studio set and more baller hangout. Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett will host alongside James Davis and Ben Lyons as they chat about the lifestyle around the game: the fashion, the shoes (of course), the Tweets, the eats, the locker-room tunes, and all the off-field topics. The show is fun and light hearted, and filtered with the DNA that makes Martellus such a one-of-a-kind personality. He's a big kid and a geek at heart who's super curious about the world around him.


The show will feature in studio guests from the world of sports and entertainment. We'll preview the Thursday night matchup, review the week that was in the NFL and discuss the upcoming slate of games. There will be a Fantasy Football segment as well a segment on NFL Betting.

Mostly Football is the only NFL pregame show where nothing is off limits. Live weekly Thursdays before the game @ 7pm EST on Yahoo! Sports and Complex.

Mostly Football

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 No Co-Sign is a docuseries that follows a buzzworthy artist on the precipice of breakthrough fame. Through fly-on-the-wall moments and revelatory interviews, the series explores an emerging artist’s origin story and documents the moments that exist between internet virality and mainstream fame.

No Co-sign is a docuseries that follows a buzzworthy artist on the precipice of breakthrough fame. Found out more on emerging artist’s origin story. 

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On the Sticks is Complex’s first gaming series and follows Akademiks as he travels from city to city challenging a different celebrity guest each week to a game on Xbox One. As they play, they’ll talk music, culture, giving back and what’s new with each guest.  At stake is more than just bragging rights, as the winner of each episode walks away with a highly coveted prize while the loser is forced to take on a punishment that really hits home.

On the Sticks is Complex’s first gaming series and follows Akademiks as he travels from city to city challenging a different celebrity guest each week to a game on Xbox One. 

On The Sticks

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Open Late with Peter Rosenberg is a weekly, multi-segmented, late night style show highlighting topics in pop culture through panel discussions, a signature deep dive conversation with a special guest in front of an intimate live audience, and stripped down, low fi music performances you can’t see anywhere else.

Peter Rosenberg highlights pop culture through panel discussions, deep dive convos, performances & more. Watch this and more original shows on Complex. 

Open Late

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“Out of Bounds” brings the comments section to life. Nothing is off limits on The World’s Most Dangerous Sports Show, hosted daily by former NBA star Gilbert Arenas alongside Complex's own Adam Caparell and Pierce Simpson.

“Out of Bounds” brings the comments section to life. Nothing is off limits on The World’s Most Dangerous Sports Show, hosted daily by former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and popular internet personality and superfan Mia Khalifa. 

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The record business is just that...a business. It's not as glamorous as the media would have you believe. Many young artists find themselves on the wrong end of bad contracts, beefing and feuding with peers, and on the road for months at a time. Our cast offers us insight about the reality of the music industry and how the new trend is to find ways around the old conventions. As part of Complex's Get Money initiative, the eight-part series "Rules to This Sh*t" covers the trials and tribulations of embarking on a rap career, with words of wisdom from Common, N.O.R.E., Too $hort, the late Nipsey Hussle, and more.

As part of Complex's Get Money initiative, the 8-part series "Rules to This Sh*t" covers the trials & tribulations of rap careers  Find the latest show episodes here.

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