Rob Kenner

Rob Kenner

Joined July 2014 | 160 posts

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The worlds of Mike Dean and Shepard Fairey collided with a “cryptosonic” collaboration called OBEY 4:22, sold as an NFT. They sit for an interview about it all.

The worlds of Mike Dean and Shepard Fairey collided with a “cryptosonic” collaboration called OBEY 4:22, sold as an NFT. They sit for an interview about it all.

| BY ROB KENNER

How Mike Dean and Shepard Fairey Got Into NFTs Together

Jamaican artists are being overlooked by mainstream American culture. Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, and others demand respect for dancehall in a Complex interview.

Jamaican artists are being overlooked by mainstream American culture. Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, and others demand respect for dancehall in a Complex interview.

| BY ROB KENNER

‘Just Give Us Respect’: Bounty Killer and Beenie Man Demand Recognition for Dancehall

After laying low, gaining weight (then losing it), and considering retirement, SahBabii is back and has two projects ready to go. First up is BarNacles.

After laying low, gaining weight (then losing it), and considering retirement, SahBabii is back and has two projects ready to go. First up is BarNacles.

PIGEONS & PLANES

| BY ROB KENNER

BarNacles Season: An Interview With SahBabii

Kenny Rogers was a country music legend, but no place loved him the way Jamaica did.

Kenny Rogers was a country music legend, but no place loved him the way Jamaica did.

PIGEONS & PLANES

| BY ROB KENNER

Why Reggae Artists Had Crazy Love For Kenny Rogers

Before his tragic passing, Nipsey Hussle surrounded himself with a group of talented rappers in his All Money In team. Now, they're continuing his music legacy.

Before his tragic passing, Nipsey Hussle surrounded himself with a group of talented rappers in his All Money In team. Now, they're continuing his music legacy.

| BY ROB KENNER

Meet the All Money In Artists Carrying on Nipsey Hussle’s Musical Legacy

Nipsey Hussle's All Money In rapper BH released his new music video for Trap Pac. “Nip was my mentor with this shit,” he tells Complex.

Nipsey Hussle's All Money In rapper BH released his new music video for Trap Pac. “Nip was my mentor with this shit,” he tells Complex.

| BY ROB KENNER

All Money In Rapper BH Drops "Trap Pac" Video, Talks Mentorship From Nipsey Hussle

Six members of Nipsey Hussle's inner circle detail the community work he was doing in L.A. and explain how they'll carry out his vision for the city.

Six members of Nipsey Hussle's inner circle detail the community work he was doing in L.A. and explain how they'll carry out his vision for the city.

| BY ROB KENNER

The Marathon Continues: How Nipsey Hussle’s Vision for L.A. Will Live On

SahBabii explains why he deaded his major label deal, and why ‘Wolverine’ might be his last project.

SahBabii explains why he deaded his major label deal, and why ‘Wolverine’ might be his last project.

PIGEONS & PLANES

| BY ROB KENNER

Why in the World Would SahBabii Retire at 22?

Looking back on the golden era with albums from LL Cool J, Run-D.M.C., and more— these are the best rap albums of the 80s.

Looking back on the golden era with albums from LL Cool J, Run-D.M.C., and more— these are the best rap albums of the 80s.

| BY ROB KENNER

The Best Rap Albums of the '80s

We're making a list and checking it twice. All the holiday classics are here, from Dean Martin to Death Row. But don't worry, Complex's yuletide soundtrack is guaranteed 100% chipmunk free.

We're making a list and checking it twice. All the holiday classics are here, from Dean Martin to Death Row. But don't worry, Complex's yuletide soundtrack is guaranteed 100% chipmunk free.

| BY ROB KENNER

The Best Christmas Albums of All Time