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Displaying all articles tagged:
Nas
musicals
June 15, 2024
Nas Wants to Bring
Beat Street
to Broadway
He’s working on a stage musical adaptation of the 1984 film.
By
Jennifer Zhan
switched on pop
May 17, 2022
PJ Morton Made Nas’s Dream Come True
After the rapper name-dropped Stevie Wonder on a panel, a fortuitous beat slid his way.
By
Charlie Harding
and
Nate Sloan
what the (laurel) hell?
Dec. 17, 2021
Barack Obama(’s Gen-Z Intern) Is Excited for New Mitski, Too
Obama’s Spotify Wrapped.
By
Justin Curto
my single is dropping
Aug. 6, 2021
Listen to
King’s Disease II
by Nas, Featuring Ms. Lauryn Hill
A sequel to the Grammy-winning 2020 album.
By
Bethy Squires
album review
May 28, 2021
DMX’sÂ
Exodus
 Isn’t a Final Word But a Striking Parting Message
It was the groundwork for a new career path, not the unexpected end of the road.
By
Craig Jenkins
new music
May 28, 2021
Jay-Z, Nas, and DMX Are an Unstoppable Trio on
Exodus
Collab ‘Bath Salts’
Jay and Nas’s second collab in a month is on DMX’s posthumous new album
Exodus,
bringing together three New York rap legends.
By
Justin Curto
another one
Apr. 30, 2021
Yes, ‘Harmonies by the Hive’ Is Beyoncé
The cryptic name is credited on DJ Khaled’s new song “Sorry Not Sorry.â€
By
Justin Curto
my album is dropping
Nov. 13, 2020
Nigerian Pop Star Davido Drops New Album
A Better Time
Featuring Nicki Minaj
For a new mom, Nicki sure is dropping a lot of guest verses.
By
Chris Murphy
rap battles
Feb. 20, 2020
Elizabeth Warren Ethering Bloomberg Is the Best Diss Track of 2020
A fan edit turns Warren into 2001 Nas.
By
Zoe Haylock
music videos
Feb. 6, 2020
Lil Nas X and Nas’s ‘Rodeo’ Music Video Reinvents ‘Thriller’ for Gen Z
Supernatural creatures and supernatural dance moves.
By
Zoe Haylock
concert review
Apr. 29, 2019
Jay-Z Continues to Lay Out the Blueprint for How to Age in Rap With B-Sides 2
As Jay told the crowd, he can’t help it if his B sides are A sides.
By
Craig Jenkins
roundtable
Dec. 20, 2018
A Roundtable Discussion of Kanye West’s Tumultuous Year
A lot happened on Twitter, and in the White House, but also Kanye West had his hand in no less than five separate albums. How do they sound now?
By
Sam Hockley-Smith,
Craig Jenkins,
and
Dee Lockett
music
Sept. 6, 2018
Nas Responds on Instagram to Allegations of Abuse From His Ex-Wife Kelis
“I do not beat women. I did not beat up my ex wife.â€
By
Anne Victoria Clark
music
Aug. 11, 2018
Sorry But Nicki Minaj Wasn’t Finished, Releases New Track With Nas
Someone finally found Tracy Chapman’s phone number.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
June 15, 2018
Nas Unveils New Album
Nasir
Under the Queensboro Bridge
Queens did indeed get the money.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
right click
June 14, 2018
Here’s Where You Can Stream The Nas Album Listening Party
Another week, another livestream.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
music
June 1, 2018
Here’s Who Attended Kanye’s Listening Party in Wyoming
It’s a lot of people you expect, some you might not, and Candace Owens.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
nicki minaj
May 26, 2018
Nicki Minaj Opens Up About Her Relationships and Fixes Yours
“Queen SZN is HERE!!!!â€
By
Anne Victoria Clark
May 24, 2018
Summer Music Preview: Drake, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, and So Much Kanye
Plus: Wild speculation about Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Childish Gambino.
By
Frank Guan,
Sam Hockley-Smith,
and
Craig Jenkins
Apr. 26, 2018
Kelis Reveals That Nas Allegedly Abused Her Throughout Their Marriage
“I didn’t say anything, because I wanted things to work, and because I was delusional.â€
By
Jordan Crucchiola
music
Apr. 22, 2018
Kanye Is Producing a New Nas Album, Due Out in June
“Been chopping samples from the sunken place.â€
By
Halle Kiefer
new york beginnings
Dec. 20, 2017
Where We Dwell: How DJ Premier Changed the Sound of Hip-Hop in New York
The story of the Texan producer who defined the sound of rap music in New York.
By
Dave Tompkins
ships
May 23, 2017
Nicki Minaj Tells Ellen She’s Been Having a Lot of ‘Sleepovers’ With Nas
But Nicki also says she’s celibate.
By
Dee Lockett
Jan. 31, 2017
BET Orders Pilot for
Street Dreams
, A Series About Rapper Nas
The rapper will executive-produce the show about his own life.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
right-click
Nov. 18, 2016
Hear Two More Great
Hamilton Mixtape
Tracks
“Wrote My Way Out†has verses by Miranda, plus Nas, Aloe Blacc, and Dave East.
By
Karen Brill
so bad it’s bad
Oct. 14, 2016
From Kendrick Lamar to Jay Z: The Best Rappers’ Worst Guest Verses
Kendrick’s new verse on Maroon 5’s “Don’t Wanna Know†is merely the latest entry in a subgenre so exclusive that it’s actively repellent.
By
Frank Guan
Sept. 22, 2016
What Nas Wishes He Could Tell Tupac and Biggie
Imagine
.Â
By
Max Cea
videology
Sept. 9, 2016
Watch DJ Khaled and Nas’s ‘Nas Album Done’ Video
Khaled in the Bahamas with Ox, enough said.
By
Dee Lockett
songs of the week
Aug. 2, 2016
6 Best New Songs of the Week
DJ Khaled flips a classic for Nas.
By
Vulture Editors
right-click
Feb. 20, 2016
Kanye, Nas, Future Guest on French Montana Tape
“Figure It Out†blends French Montana, Nas, and Kanye.
By
Jackson McHenry
videology
Feb. 2, 2016
Watch Usher’s Powerful New ‘Chains’ Video
Still in chains, indeed.
By
Dee Lockett
videology
Oct. 16, 2015
Watch Usher and Nas’s Racially Charged New Video
They’ve released the song and video for free on Tidal.
By
Dee Lockett
open letters
June 24, 2015
Nas Penned an Open Instagram Letter to America About Its Racial Inequality
In light of the Charleston massacre, the rapper wrote that the country sells a false dream.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
tribeca film festival 2014
Apr. 11, 2014
Watch a Trailer for the Nas Documentary,
Time Is Illmatic
The opening-night movie of this year’s Tribeca Film Festival.
By
Gilbert Cruz
in development
Feb. 12, 2014
Nas Is Developing a Semi-Autobiographical Show
For Xbox.
By
Jesse David Fox
health
Jan. 13, 2013
Nas Hospitalized for Vertigo
Unexpected.
By
Zach Dionne
lawsuits
Dec. 23, 2012
Nas Sued Over Kidnapping of Concert Promoter
For $10 million.
By
Andre Tartar
last night on late night
Nov. 30, 2012
Last Night on Late Night: Nas Was Really Good Performing ‘World’s an Addiction’
Plus: Christina Aguilera Chelsea Handler and Cee Lo Green Chuy welcomed the real Blake Shelton, and more, on our daily late-night roundup.
By
Caroline Shin
videology
Oct. 2, 2012
‘Cherry Wine’ Video: Nas Makes a Drink for Someone Who Is Not Amy Winehouse
That looks like a cherry martini, but okay.
By
Amanda Dobbins
bffs
Sept. 19, 2012
Nas and Lauryn Hill Are Going on Tour
Friends!
By
Amanda Dobbins
videology
Aug. 31, 2012
‘Bye Baby’ Video: Nas Puts on a Divorce Play
With lawyers and everything.
By
Amanda Dobbins
party chat
July 17, 2012
Swizz Beatz on the Lost Nas–Frank Ocean Song
“It seemed like something that was just never finished, that’s all.â€
By
Darla Murray
right-click
July 10, 2012
Babies and Runaways: New Music From M.I.A., the Killers, Nas
Oooh, it’s the Kelis song.
By
Amanda Dobbins
clickables
July 5, 2012
Hear Nas and Amy Winehouse’s
Cherry Wine
Nas is still spitting, Amy’s voice is still sorely missed.
By
Zach Dionne
exes
June 25, 2012
Kelis Isn’t Too Bothered by Nas’s
Life Is Good
Cover
“I can respect that he wears his feelings on his sleeve.â€
By
Amanda Dobbins
nas
June 21, 2012
Listen to a New Nas Song, ‘Accident Murderers,’ Featuring Rick Ross
“Have fun, not guns!†— Nas, probably.
By
Eliot Glazer
cover art
June 4, 2012
Do You Recognize the Dress on Nas’s
Life Is Good
Cover?
It belonged to a certain ex-wife.
By
Amanda Dobbins
nas
May 29, 2012
Watch a New Music Video From Nas, ‘Daughters’
Meet Nas’s child, Destiny.
By
Eliot Glazer
nicki minaj
May 17, 2012
Nicki Minaj, ‘Right by My Side’
Team Nas
till the end
!
By
Eliot Glazer
right-click
Mar. 28, 2012
Nicki Minaj, Drake, Nas, Jeezy, and Jeremy Lin Are the Champions
Another
Roman Reloaded
track.
By
Amanda Dobbins
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