Complex's Hip-Hop Power Ranking Reaction + Killer Mike's Dems Assessment was RIGHT

May 10, 2026

Link to article: https://www.complex.com/music/a/trace...

This week:

Our reaction to Complex's List
People that should have been there
Killer Mike getting smoke for being right
Boycotting Bezos over Met Gala

And much more

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Andrew Schulz Tickets: https://www.theandrewschulz.com

Timestamps:

00:00 Andrew away, Wedding planning woes + Philly Fans

7:57 Complex 2026 List Breakdown + Journalism & Substack

38:07 Budden deserves credit + Back to Complex List

1:00:31 Rob Markman & Wayno + Bringing context

1:03:45 Salute to the list + others that should have appeared

1:10:30 Rihanna's beautiful moment with Sheinelle Jones

1:15:42 Zuri Hall, Loren gets REJECTED + Celeb news

1:20:24 Top Interracial couples, YT men + Chet Hanks

1:32:48 Bezos Boycott, No smoke for Elon + Killer Mike = right

1:46:43 Ask An Idiots

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