Trace William Cowen
Trace William Cowen is a writer whose work has also appeared in Alternative Press, Uproxx, and elsewhere. As Complex's Senior News Writer, Trace pens everything from quick news hits to expansive features covering music, film, memes, politics, fashion, and the unique places where all these things intersect.
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Tyler, The Creator's "Baby Breath" Verse Arrives After 'Prolly Top 25 in Rap History' Tease
"Real grown-man bars," Tyler playfully teased ahead of the Quavo-led track's release.
Chance the Rapper Says a Possible Name Change Is Something He's Been 'Thinking About a Lot'
Still, the Grammy winner wants to "carry rap the same way that rap has carried me through life."
Gypsy Rose Blanchard in 'Disbelief' Over Ken Urker's Death, Says He Faced 'Relentless Cyberbullying'
A rep for the Lafourche Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana has confirmed to Complex that a death investigation is ongoing.
Drake Brings Select 'FOMO' Songs to Streaming, Including Ella Langley-Interpolating "Solar Eclipse"
After debuting his 'FOMO' short film in September, Drizzy is bringing a handful of new tracks to streaming.
Rick Ross Domestic Violence Arrest: Stay-Away Order Issued
An attorney for the 'Set in Stone' artist has denied the allegations, as has Ross himself.
Rick Ross Says He's 'Innocent,' Plans to Eat 'Rigatoni With Heavy Marinara’ After Battery Arrest
Ross also informed reporters of his intentions to eat "a bowl of rigatoni with heavy marinara" this weekend.
Rick Ross Battery Arrest: Rozay Allegedly 'Enraged' by Girlfriend Being Tagged in Instagram Post
Rozay is also alleged to have accused the woman of infidelity, which she denied. An attorney for the 'Set in Stone' artist calls the allegations "false."
50 Cent Shares Quick Reaction to Rick Ross Domestic Violence Arrest: 'LOL'
Ross was revealed to have been arrested via Miami-Dade jail records on Thursday.
Druski Shares Clip of Ye's Unreleased HBO Pilot After Congratulations Over 'TIME' Cover
"Thank you Kanye," Druski also said after Ye congratulated him for landing the 'TIME' cover.
50 Cent Quotes 'Power' in Reaction to Report of Diddy Being Moved Back to Solitary Confinement
Naturally, Fif also used the moment to again tuck in some 'Street Fighter' promo too.
13-Year-Old Designer With His Own Booth at ComplexCon Set to Launch KidSuper, Slawn Collaboration
@DesignsByLeaf is headed to ComplexCon with an official KidSuper and Slawn collaboration.
Sydney Sweeney Shares Vacation Photos With Scooter Braun: 'When Your Man Takes You to the Moon'
The two have been romantically linked for some time now.
'Sense and Sensibility' Star Daisy Edgar-Jones Wears Alaïa for Sydney Photocall
The Jane Austen adaptation is in theaters in the U.S. in October.
LimeWire Hits Social Media With Reminder That 'Music Industry Tried to Sue Us for $72 Trillion'
LimeWire, under new leadership, has since rebranded.
Kristin Juszczyk's Off Season Launches New Fall Collection f/ 49ers, Eagles, and More
"You asked, we answered," Kristin says of the return of the brand's Cami Shrug.
Druski Says He's 'No Politician' Despite Parodying Conservatives: 'I'm Just a Funny Guy'
Druski made the remarks in a new interview for the cover of 'TIME.'
Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Santa in Teaser Trailer for Holiday Heist Comedy 'The Man With the Bag'
When a "very naughty elf" makes off with Santa's red bag, he's forced to enlist someone off the "Naughty List" to help him save the holiday season.
ASAP Rocky to Present Surprise AWGE Fashion Show Before Paris Performance
Rocky is giving fans in Paris the unique opportunity to see both a live performance, and a surprise-announced fashion show.