The most powerful names in hip-hop media right now, according to Complex: ▫️ #1: DJ Akademiks ▫️ #2: Joe Budden ▫️ #3: DJ Vlad ▫️ #4: Jadakiss & Fat Joe ▫️ #5: Charlamagne Tha God ▫️ #6: Anthony Fantano ▫️ #7: Rory & Mal ▫️ #8: Kurrco ▫️ #9: Ebro ▫️ #10: Plaqueboymax ▫️ #11: On the Radar ▫️ #12: Kai Cenat ▫️ #13: Big Bank ▫️ #14: Frazier Tharpe ▫️ #15: Cam’ron ▫️ #16: Jon Caramanica & Joe Coscarelli ▫️ #17: Bootleg Kev ▫️ #18: Gillie & Wallo ▫️ #19: N3on ▫️ #20: Nadeska Alexis ▫️ #21: Nardwuar ▫️ #22: Loren LoRosa ▫️ #23: Trap Lore Ross ▫️ #24: Shannon Sharpe ▫️ #25: N.O.R.E. ▫️ #26: Jim Jones ▫️ #27: The Art of Dialogue ▫️ #28: Kid Mero ▫️ #29: Arshan Jawaid ▫️ #30: DJ Hed & Gina Views ▫️ #31: Underground Sound ▫️ #32: Elliott Wilson ▫️ #33: Alphonse Pierre ▫️ #34: ImDontai ▫️ #35: Rob Markman "Complex’s 2026 Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking maps who really moves the conversation. In a year where rap has no dominant stars or overarching storylines, the media figures matter the most." "Power here means cultural influence—who can spark and steer viral rap debates. Everyone on the list was also asked to provide a temperature check on the genre—what they love about rap right now, and what they hate." 🔗: complex.com/music/a/dimassan…