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James Sanders
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News Editor, Complex
Harlem
Beats
Biography
James is the News Editor at Complex Magazine. Previously, James’ work has appeared in Vogue, GQ, Blavity, and HuffPost. As a celebrity stylist, James has worked all the major red carpets during awards season—dressing the biggest names in music, TV, and film. In 2020 during the protests for the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, James created the Knowledge of Self: A Guided Journal. Filled with writing prompts, playlists, mental health resources, and photos; this journal functions as a Black Power time capsule and is available everywhere books are sold. In 2022, he’ll launch the Pret-a-Porter Fashion Writing Workshop which teaches participants how to leverage their work to create and get bigger opportunities in the industry. James has a BA in Journalism and an MA in English. He is hard at work on his forthcoming collection of essays and fashion photography entitled Reparations: Style + Soul (Lineage Multimedia 2022).
Breaking News, Race , Style, Music, Culture
Content
By James Sanders Verified| Vibe Verified Mo’Nique says her friendship with Lee Daniels is worth fighting for. “You ever have somebody in your life where your chemistry is right there, but something happened and it pulls you apart, but you don’t forget the heart of the person?” The director (Daniels) and actress are back working together on the new horror flick “The Deliverance” which also stars Andra Day, and Glen Close.
By James Sanders Verified| Vibe Verified Rakim, Eminem, Jay-Z, and Nas all make up John Cena’s Mount Rushmore of rap. The WWE superstar has a character based in white-boy hip-hop, but beyond that, Cena shared on Club Shay Shay that rap was a form of rebellion during a time when he felt as if he needed more attention. “I was one of five boys, and I had a lot of angst with how the household was being run. I was a rebel. That music found me at the right time,” Cena said during his interview with Shannon Sharpe.
By James Sanders Verified| Vibe Verified Nick Cannon’s son, Golden Sagon is entering the fourth grade this year, having been skipped two classes. The seven-year-old is the oldest of three children that Cannon and Brittany Bell share. News of Golden’s academic advancement was released on Instagram by way of his mother. “Back to school for all of us!! My bright babies!!” She posted.
Company Info
Complex
Complex NTWRK is a media and commerce company formed in 2024 through the acquisition of Complex by the livestream shopping platform NTWRK. This merger creates a unified entity that focuses on youth culture, content, and e-commerce. Headquartered in New York City, with operations in California, the company employs around 280 staff. Originally founded in 2002 as Complex Networks, the company has evolved from a bi-monthly magazine into a multifaceted organization. It produces original programming for platforms like Netflix and Hulu, integrates livestream shopping into its ecosystem, and offers branded content and partnerships. Complex NTWRK also revives its ComplexCon pop-culture convention and reintroduces its magazine as part of its content strategy. The company collaborates with various brands and artists for exclusive product launches and has strategic partnerships, including one with Universal Music Group for music-related content.
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Founded: 2002