Hip-hop is no longer solely youth culture; it’s just culture, with cross-generational scenes full of artists intent on capturing their era’s zeitgeist. But Raekwon The Chef’s latest solo album, The ...

Raekwon says he often gets asked to explain what constitutes real hip-hop. As one of the founding members of Wu-Tang Clan, and as one of New York hip-hop’s long reigning titans, it’s hard not to ask ...

Raekwon returns with The Emperor’s New Clothes, a feature-heavy album that unites Wu-Tang Clan, Griselda and Nas for a July 18 release. “The Emperor’s New Clothes is more than an album — it’s a ...

The Wu-Tang Clan has never been modest about its skill set. With hundreds of releases tied to the Wu-Tang brand, this now-legendary ’90s gangsta rap collective has always been upfront about what it ...

This Fresh Friday, July 18, 2025, brings a powerful wave of music from legends and newcomers alike. Whether you’re craving bar-heavy rap, introspective storytelling, or smooth R&B vibes, this week’s ...

Nas’ verse on Raekwon’s song “The Omerta” off his new album The Emperor’s New Clothes has only been out for a few days but has already been adorned as one of the best rap verses of the year; however, ...

In his tribute, Raekwon shared a touching message alongside a photo of ODB performing. He expressed his enduring love and respect for the rapper, stating, “Miss you beloved. Today marks 20 years you ...

You read it on Twitter and hear it in barbershops: the generation divide in hip-hop has been a particularly intense topic of conversation this year. At ComplexCon, host Angie Martinez dove into the ...