Nas Talks Grammys, New Album, Kendrick Lamar & More

Nas catapulted himself back into the forefront of Hip-Hop adoration after dropping the stellar Life Is Good album in 2012. Now the Queens rap veteran is already working on his latest opus, and gave props to some of last year’s best albums, too. 

Nas Wants Jay-Z and Eminem On A “Daughters” Remix

You really want to see a sign of the times? According to a recent interview with VIBE, Nas wants Hip-Hop luminaries/fathers Eminem and Jay-Z to hop on a remix of the No ID-produced, “Daughters.” “One of the only other rappers I thought about was AZ. And I wanted Eminem for a remix for ‘Daughters,’ Nas says. […]

Nas Performs “Daughters” On The Late Show With David Letterman [VIDEO]

Life surely is good for Nasir Jones this week as his latest album hit stores today. Last night, he hit up the Ed Sullivan Theater and performed on The Late Show With David Letterman. With a smile as wide as the Queensboro Bridge, Nas performed his ode to men raising young women with “Daughters.” Nas’ tenth studio […]

Nas – Life Is Good Snippets [LISTEN]

Hip-Hop fans in the know will agree that Nas has been on an undeniable roll lately. Having blessed our ears with leaks from Life Is Good with perfect timing and an obvious new fire, the Queens MC has proved that he’s still amongst Hip-Hop’s lyrical elite with tracks like “Nasty,” “The Don” and most recently “Loco-Motive.” It appears […]

Nas Discusses “Daughters” With CNN, Talks The N-Word [VIDEO]

Notorious for his low profile, Nas has broken out of his shell with a bevy of media appearances of late. With his current single “Daughters” making headlines and putting a lot of fathers on notice on the heels of Father’s Day this weekend,  Nas visited the set of CNN for host Soledad O’Brien’s ‘Starting Point’ to […]

Nas Talks Parenthood On CNN [VIDEO]

Nas‘ , whose latest single “Daughters” has been a breathe of positive fresh air in Hip-Hop, was a guest on CNN last night with Roland Martin. He talks about raising his daughter as as single father, the use of the N-word and more. 

Kendrick Lamar & Ab-Soul Freestyle Over Nas’ “Daughters” On Invasion Radio [VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul recently appeared on Green Lantern‘s Invasion Radio show. It wouldn’t be a true appearance if the Black Hippy affiliates weren’t put “On Da Spot,” right? The two MCs were up to the challenge, as they decimated Nas‘ “Daughters.” Check the footage after the jump.

NaS Speaks On The Life Is Good Album Cover [VIDEO]

In part one of his interview with The Life Files, Nas expresses the feeling of life being good and the ability to make new music being the inspiration behind the album. He felt the only way to convey this feeling to his fans was through the title.

Nas Releases International Tour Dates

His highly-anticipated Life is Good  album is set to drop next month, and in preparation for the project, Nas has announced the dates for the international leg of his tour, via his brand new website. During his one-month trek across the pond, Mr. Jones will hit the UK, Germany and Croatia, before returning stateside.

Nas – “Daughters” [VIDEO]

Complex Mag coverboy Nas drops the much anticipated video for “Daughters.” Director Chris Robinson takes us on a visual trip through every father’s eternal struggle when it comes to raising a little girl; having to protect them from the younger version of themselves. If said father was player and all that. Nas’ 10th album, Life […]

Common Defends Nas’ “Daughters” Single, Says Music Should Be “Very Personal”

Nas may have gotten flak from his baby’s mother, Carmen Bryant, over his “Daughters” record, but he’s getting support from a close friend. Common, has come to the defense of the Queens MC, and is behind his decision to open up about his 16-year-old daughter’s bad decisions—which include posting a photo of her condom collection […]

Nas To Include Daughter, Destiny Jones, In Video For “Daughters” [PHOTOS]

While Carmen Bryan took offense to Nas’ latest single, “Daughters,” it seems like her child has no problem with the track. On the song, Nas tackles the very real subject of the inappropriate photos his daughter, Destiny Jones, posted on Twitter and his own shortcomings as a father. Chris Robinson will be directing the No […]

Nas’ Baby Mama, Carmen Bryan, Not A Fan Of Rapper’s “Daughters” Single

Yesterday, Nas’ debuted “Daughters,” the next single from his forthcoming Life Is Good album. In the song, Esco gets very personal in the lyrics, rhyming about the infamous incident where his daughter, Destiny Jones, posted pictures of her condom collection on Twitter. The “Hate Me Now” rapper even questioned his own parenting via the No I.D. […]

Nas – “Daughters” (Produced By No I.D.) [LISTEN]

Nas drops the next single from his forthcoming album, Life Is Good, before dropping the video to its current offering, “The Don.” Nevertheless, No ID provides the production for “Daughters.” DJ Prostyle of Power 105.1 premiered is this afternoon, and Rap Radar comes through with the rip. “They say the coolest players and foulest heartbreakers […]

Nas’ Life Is Good Album Gets A Release Date

Nas’ 10rh studio album, Life Is Good, will be dropping on July 17th. The Queensbridge rapper, and recent VH1 Behind The Music subject, made the announcement via Twitter. “17th of July is THE day people!! @Nas album ”LIFE IS GOOD”!! Can’t f-ckin wait,, #HipHopIsBack #LIFEIFGOOD717,” tweeted the “Hate Me Now” rapper. Also revealed was the forthcoming […]