Nas gave Kendrick Lamar one of the highest possible comments he could give by calling him hip-hop’s “North Star.” Nas spoke very highly of Lamar during an interview with Rolling Stone when asked about ...

Nas revisits his Hip Hop is Dead statement, offering a more nuanced take on the genre’s current state. He praises Kendrick Lamar, Clipse, and Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It series as key forces in Hip ...

The art of the comeback isn’t easy at all. It’s not guaranteed for any artist, let alone in hip-hop, a genre that isn’t always receptive to older, aging rappers. With age in rap comes a complex and ...

Big L is returning to the spotlight 26 years after his death with Harlem’s Finest: Return of the King, a posthumous album arriving October 31, featuring long-awaited collaborations with Nas and JAY-Z, ...

In 2006, Nas stirred the pot with the release of his album Hip Hop Is Dead. This bold title ignited debates within the Hip Hop community, prompting responses from various artists, including Jeezy, who ...

On Aug. 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc helped his sister throw a back-to-school party in the Bronx. With a powerful sound system, two turntables and his signature “breakbeats,” the Jamaican-born DJ triggered ...

*Each year, hip-hop icon Nas tries to figure out who killed President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963 in Dallas, Texas. “Every once in a while, once a year, I try to figure out who ...

Hop’s cinematic legacy with Beat Street: Where Are They Now, reuniting the cast and creators of the 1984 classic.

The documentary, streaming on Max, follows the queer singer-rapper on the road and at home, but the best scenes by far are when he is onstage. By Chris Azzopardi When you purchase a ticket for an ...

*Hip-hop star Nas “shares his philosophy as a lyricist, breaking down how he used his life experiences and emotions to create incredibly raw yet cinematic lyrics with a message to inspire MasterClass ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something timeless about a Nas record. The moment that beat drops and his voice cuts through the track, you know you’re not just listening — you’re entering a world. His flow ...