Two hip-hop icons deliver a heartwarming collaboration on Light-Years, the final installment in Mass Appeal's “Legend Has It… ...

Nas entered the Beacon Theater in a suit. It was a nice suit, a cool grey number with a blue tie, well-tailored. He looked sharp. But Nas in a suit is not the same as, say, Jay-Z in a suit. Jay-Z in a ...

Discover the early life of rapper Nas and the story behind his groundbreaking debut album. The story behind Nas's groundbreaking debut album 'Illmatic,' and the early life of one of the most talented ...

Last night Nas premiered the documentary, “Time Is Illmatic,” at the opening night of the 2014 Tribeca Films Festival. The documentary celebrates the 20th anniversary of Nas debut album, “Illmatic.” ...

On April 19, 2024, Nasir Jones — better known as GOAT-level, legendary MC Nas — and Christopher Martin — better known as GOAT-level, legendary hip-hop producer DJ Premier — dropped the debut single ...

The year 2014 has been impressive year for Nas, especially considering he’s spent the bulk of it basking in the greatness that is his debut album. From Tribeca to Spain and back to the essence of the ...

Few hip-hop albums transcend eras or withstand the disposal of one sound for another. But one body of work that’s weathered the ever-evolving terrain is Nas’ landmark debut, Illmatic. Opening to the ...

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Nasir Jones is a storyteller. He makes that clear on “Illmatic,” an introspective and poetic album that set the foundation for rap music. With a smooth flow and contemplative lyrics over jazz-heavy ...

Hip-hop meets symphonic mastery this summer as Grammy Award-winning artist Nas brings his iconic debut album “Illmatic” to life alongside the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for a special one-night-only ...

The year 2014 has been impressive year for Nas, especially considering he’s spent the bulk of it basking in the greatness that is his debut album. From Tribeca to Spain and back to the essence of the ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. On April 19, 2024, Nasir Jones — better known as GOAT-level, legendary MC ...