Shawn Setaro

Shawn is an Associate Editor at Complex and the writer and reporter of Infamous: The Tekashi 6ix9ine Story, a Complex/Spotify podcast about the controversial rapper.

Shawn is also the former editor-in-chief of Rap Genius and the creator and host of The Cipher, a critically acclaimed hip-hop podcast. He has written about music and culture for Forbes, The Atlantic, Vibe, The Source, GQ, Esquire, The Sondheim Review, and more.

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Instagram Live Battles the People Need to See

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Why 6ix9ine Might Get an Early Release From Prison Very Soon

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Sada Baby Is Winging It

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The Weeknd’s Best Albums, Ranked

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Conway the Machine and Alchemist Talk New Project ‘Lulu’ and Debut Video for “Calvin”

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Murda Beatz Is Making the Most of Being Stuck at Home and Ready to Drop Lots of Music

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The Best Music Documentaries on Netflix Right Now

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The Best Music Podcasts

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6 Things We Want to Hear on PARTYNEXTDOOR’s New Album ‘PARTYMOBILE’

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First Impressions of the Weeknd’s New Album ‘After Hours’

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How Coronavirus Will Impact the Future of Live Rap Shows and Venues

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A Timeline of YNW Melly's Legal Situation

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Tekashi 6ix9ine's Future Examined in Final Episode of 'Infamous'

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10 Big Takeaways From Jay Electronica’s Debut Album ‘A Written Testimony’

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Megan Thee Stallion Wins Temporary Victory in Court Against 1501 Certified Entertainment

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‘It Was Like Signing With the Devil’: 1501 Certified Entertainment Artists Speak Out

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People Are Getting Suspended From Twitter for Quoting Baby Keem Lyrics

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Nine Trey Goes on Trial in New Episode of 'Infamous: The Tekashi 6ix9ine Story'

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6ix9ine's Prison Release Date Has Been Set

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Megan Thee Stallion's Label's Attempt to Stop the Release of Her New Project 'Suga' Denied by Judge