Nas

Revisiting ‘Violator: The Album’: A 25-Year Retrospective

The album’s street anthems, club bangers, and star-studded appearances was a showcase of Violator’s roster of diverse artists.
08/09/2024

Nas To Perform Songs From ‘Illmatic’ With Live Orchestra In Las Vegas

Titled “Nas With the Las Vegas Philharmonic,” the series of shows will take place Aug. 29, Aug. 31- Sept. 1.
05/21/2024

This Week In Good Black News: Angela Bassett To Give Commencement Address at Spelman, Zendaya Named Co-Chair of 2024 Met Gala, and Caleb Williams Selected No.1 By Chicago Bears In NFL Draft

Plus, Nas and DJ Premier to release collaborative album, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named Creative Director of Converse Basketball.
04/26/2024

Nas Releases 30th Anniversary 'Illmatic' Merch

The 'Oochie Wally' rapper is also taking his 'Illmatic' 30th-anniversary celebration on tour.
04/23/2024

BET Talks Reflects on 30 Years of Nas' Illmatic: A Hip-Hop Masterpiece

Join trailblazing filmmaker Ralph McDaniels as he explores the enduring impact and cultural legacy of Nas' groundbreaking debut album, featuring insights from industry icons and a deep dive into the making of one of rap's most revered works.
04/19/2024
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BET Talks Presents: It Ain't Hard to Tell - The Illmatic Legacy

Many albums are considered but there's only one Illmatic.
04/19/2024

New Music Friday: Let Nas, Lucky Daye & Joy Oladokun’s Fresh Tunes Warm You Up

The latest music releases are ready-made for your playlists.
04/19/2024

Illmatic at 30: The Enduring Legacy of Nas' Hip-Hop Masterpiece

AZ and L.E.S. explore the transformative impact of Nas' seminal album and its everlasting influence on the rap landscape.
04/19/2024

Rewind '99: A 25th Anniversary Retrospective of Nas' 'I Am'

Despite a massive MP3 leak of his album in '99, Nas stood tall, reaffirming his status as one of today's greatest MCs.
04/05/2024

Hit-Boy’s Son Records His First Song

The acclaimed producer’s child is following his father’s footsteps in the industry.
03/28/2024

Nas Teams Up With 'Power' EP To Develop A TV Series About The First-Ever Black International Grandmaster In Chess

The hip-hop legend is showing us that stories like these matter.
03/08/2024