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From a historic night in Northeast Ohio to new music, chart records and a surprise reunion in London—here’s what has the culture talking right now.
Wu-Tang Clan’s Final Chamber farewell tour stops at Blossom Music Center, with Cleveland legends Bone Thugs-N-Harmony opening—a major moment for local hip-hop.
The project pairs new Busta verses with 19 previously unreleased Dilla productions and features Lil Wayne, Big Sean, Ludacris and D’Angelo.
ICEMAN has become Drake’s longest-running No. 1 album on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean joined Jay-Z during his Reasonable Doubt 30th-anniversary concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before more than 60,000 fans.
Complex’s September ranking puts the spotlight on Drake, Rod Wave and the artists currently driving streams, discussion and cultural momentum.
Jill Scott, The Roots, Kehlani and Monaleo are among the featured artists, with Yung Miami and Lucky Daye set for the Brooklyn concert on September 10.
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