Frazier Tharpe is a Senior Editor at Complex Media, where he has become one of the brand’s most distinctive cultural voices. Known for his incisive commentary and encyclopedic command of hip‑hop, film, and internet culture, he shapes features that define how audiences understand the evolving landscape of entertainment. His editorial work blends deep reporting with a conversational edge, making him a trusted guide through the stories, artists, and moments that move the culture forward.

Alongside his editorial career, Tharpe is also an accomplished screenwriter, bringing a cinematic sensibility to every narrative he touches. His storytelling leans into character, conflict, and emotional clarity—skills that elevate his long‑form profiles and critical essays with the pacing and texture of scripted work. Whether he’s crafting a definitive artist deep‑dive or developing narrative projects for the screen, he approaches each story with the same commitment to voice and vision.

A graduate of New York University, Tharpe is based in Brooklyn, where he continues to explore the intersections of journalism, storytelling, and cultural criticism. His work reflects a dedication to documenting the artists and ideas shaping the present while pushing the boundaries of how those stories are told. Across mediums, he remains driven by a simple ethos: tell the truth, tell it well, and tell it with style.