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Nas doesn’t feel like he’s in competition with younger rappers. In a new interview, the Queens native told Financial Times, “I appreciate what’s out there, but there’s no one keeping me up at night.” He continued, “I hear a new rap record and think it’s great, but I don’t listen to it the next week.” He […]
As we approach the release of Coming 2 America, Nas’ HSTRY brand has unleashed a collaborative apparel collection in support of the sequel. The 13-piece limited edition range takes cues from the original 1988 film and its fast-approaching follow-up, as it includes bold colors, graphics, and patterns that celebrate the cultures of both Queens and Africa. There’s an assortment of […]
Though it’s been squashed for years, the Nas vs. Jay-Z feud has become an indelible chapter of hip-hop history. Most fans know that the storied beef stems from a series of incidents in the mid-1990s, following the release of Jay’s debut album Reasonable Doubt and Nas’ sophomore effort, It Was Written. However, it wasn’t until 2001 that the feud reached its […]
Statik Selektah has returned with his ninth studio album, The Balancing Act, and it is absolutely stacked with a wide variety of guests. Featuring appearances from Nas, 2 Chainz, Killer Mike, Jack Harlow, Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Method Man, Black Thought, Joey Badass, Bun B, and Dave East, among many others, The Balancing Act sees Statik […]
Despite the turbulent times, American-born, Nigerian artist Davido has managed to remain both hopeful and optimistic. The 27-year-old Afrobeats star demonstrated this in his third studio album appropriately titled A Better Time. The 17-track project—the follow-up to 2019’s A Good Time—includes the Napji-produced protest anthem “Fem” as well as guest appearances by U.S. and African artists. We’re talking heavy-hitters like Lil Baby, Nicki […]
Nas has once again touched on his Doja Cat namedrop, saying that the reason it received any attention is because social media fanned the flames. “Well, I’ve been away, so, of course, I mention someone’s name that’s popular and people are gonna talk about it,” Nas told NME. “I hear people do it all the time but […]
Apple Music has teamed up with Howard University to present their special live event, Rap Life, featuring performances from Nas, Lil Baby, Rapsody, and D.C. native Wale. The entire event is being recorded at Howard University and will be hosted by Ebro, Nadeska, and LowKey. “The Rap Life team’s main objective was to use our voice and tools to show […]
With this week’s album sales nearing a close, it’s looking like Nas‘ latest album King’s Disease is slated to land within the top 5 for units moved. According to Hits Daily Double, Nas’ Hit-Boy produced album is looking to close out its first week with roughly 47,000 units sold, and about 19,000 of those being strictly album sales. The albums projected […]
Nas made his triumphant return with the Hit-Boy produced album, King’s Disease. This project frames Nas in a way many thought would happen when he teamed up with Kanye West for NASIR. During a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, Nas explains why NASIR fell short of expectations. “I don’t know what went wrong. I did want to work more with [Kanye],” […]
God’s Son has returned to reclaim his throne. Nas linked with Hit-Boy on his new album, titled King’s Disease. The project is exclusively produced by the beatmaker. The album released on Friday and is also executive produced by Hit-Boy, as well as Gabriel “G Code” Zardes. Hit-Boy first teased the album with Nas when he dropped a preview of their work together during […]
