Summer Jam featured Nicki Minaj showing love to her Young Money, Nas and T.I. showing support to the younger generation and 50 Cent showing that he can put the past behind him.
In this week’s top new rap songs, Nas hustles with Rocko; 50 Cent gets belligerent with Schoolboy Q; and new Atlanta rappers rap about “New
Nasir Jones, known to the world as Nas, has received accolades both within the hip-hop community and in the world of business. His newest investment
Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2014 kicks off this Sunday, June 1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and it looks to be one for the ages. For the first time in what seems like a long time, there doesn’t appear to be any major controversy lingering over the show — at least not leading up to the big event. Who knows what can happen when you get this many egos in the same place at the same time?
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This mixtape is an absolute must-have for diehard fans of the legendary Queens, N.Y., emcee. Standout tracks include “Last Real Nigga Alive Pt. 2,” “If
Spring 1994. It was 20 years ago today that Nas released his seminal debut album, Illlmatic. It wasn’t the huge crossover hit that, say, The
Illmatic, the debut album from acclaimed rapper Nas, is turning 20 this week. So the Queens-born rhymer is at the center of quite a bit
The TriBeCa Film Festival premiered Time Is Illmatic, a feature documentary that looks back at the genesis of hip-hop star Nas’ seminal debut album, Illmatic. The premiere featured notables from hip-hop and Hollywood, including Wu-Tang Clan rhymer Raekwon and Academy Award winner Robert DeNiro.
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Here’s some hip-hop trivia for you: Did you know one of the reasons Nas’ classic debut album, Illmatic, only consisted of 10 songs was due to
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Hot 97 has revealed the lineup for its 2014 Summer Jam concert and this looks to be one for the ages. Lil Wayne, Nas, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj and Wiz Khalifa are among the headliners expected to take the stage at this year’s show.
SXSW has become the premiere festival for tech entrepreneurs, filmmakers and musicians. Rolling out traveled to Austin, Texas, to attend the music portion of the
Nas proved that he can still connect with a youthful audience 20 years after releasing his debut album, Illmatic. Nas was the headliner at the
Memphis Bleek sat down with VladTV and discussed, among other things, the origins of the famed Jay Z/Nas battle, which he says begin with him
Kelis just released photos from her Coveteur magazine rocking big fabulous hair, a bold hot pink tulle skirt and a printed piglet shirt. Recently she reflected
New York City’s Paley Center was packed for the star-studded premiere of the first two parts of a four-part-documentary-series titled The Tanning of America: One
A few notable rappers with histories of feuding have made very public declarations distancing themselves from their combative pasts. In late 2013, Southern hip-hop superstars Rick Ross and Jeezy began to close the book on their beef; one that began in 2010 with what both have since labeled a misunderstanding. And this week, two New York-based rhymers with a history of tension finally put their feud to rest, as well.
