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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

After a Thursday screening of his documentary film, Time Is Illmatic, rapper Nas spoke to the audience about how hip-hop artists’ can uplift the Black community and cause real social change, and also ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nas is bringing his classic album, Illmatic, to a city near you this Fall. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the album, Nas is gearing up to hit the road for his "Time Is Illmatic" tour, which will ...

Nas has announced that his debut album Illmatic will be re-released as Illmatic XX as a special 20th anniversary edition. The collection will be comprised of a 2CD set, which will feature several rare ...

Nas is continuing his celebration of Illmatic‘s 30th anniversary with a string of orchestra-backed live performances in Las Vegas on Labor Day weekend. The event, dubbed Nas With the Las Vegas ...

The towering rep of Nas's Illmatic challenges anyone seeking to comment on it further: After 20 years, plus the 2001 sequel, the 33⅓ book, and the countless essays, what could possibly be left to say?

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 ...