Young Thug Covers Complex

Controversial rapper Young Thug is on the latest cover of Complex. None other than Birdman accompanied him to the shoot who says YMCMB has “embraced” him and that he is trying to make him a star. Watch brief interview with Birdman after the break.

Kendrick Lamar Shakes Up The Super Bowl With Bold Drake Diss And Surprise Guests

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl 59 halftime performance was nothing short of legendary, leaving fans buzzing with surprise cameos and bold moments that took his long-running feud with Drake to new heights. Kicking off with an unreleased song snippet and followed by “Squabble Up” from his latest album GNX, Kendrick immediately set the tone for a game-changing performance. Fans eagerly waited to see if Kendrick would play his diss track Not Like Us, especially with Drake's ongoing lawsuit against him and his label for defamation and harassment. Lamar's performance included an unexpected appearance by SZA and a quirky cameo from Serena Williams, along with Samuel L. Jackson’s comedic interruptions, all building the suspense around the Drake drama. In the middle of his performance, Kendrick turned up the heat, looking straight into the camera and directly addressing Drake with his famous lyrics, “I heard you like them young," as fans held their breath. Despite the tension, Kendrick censored himself when it came time to call Drake a "certified lover boy" and avoided saying “pedophile,” which had been widely speculated. Social media lit up with mixed reactions, with some fans mocking the performance as a "mid mashup" and others noting the intense hostility toward Drake. With the hashtag #KendrickBowl trending, it’s clear that Kendrick’s performance was a cultural moment that pushed boundaries—but has he gone too far, or is this just another chapter in hip-hop history? Only time will tell, and Drake has yet to respond.

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“When did you first hear Wayne?”
“I don’t remember.”
“What is it about him you like so much?”
“The ambition.”
“What’s your relationship with Gucci like now?”
“He’s my brother.”
“Are you trying to sign with Cash Money Records?”
“Yeah.”
“Are you really going to call your album Tha Carter VI?”
“Yeah.”
“What have you learned from Wayne?”
“A lot.”
“Can you share anything specific?”
“Um… no.”