Nas Performs “You Wouldn’t Understand” On The Arsenio Hall Show [VIDEO]

Arsenio Hall made a return to late-night television earlier this week, and he’s already had a few noteworthy rappers perform. Last night, Nas joined the shows growing ranks as he rocked the crowd to the sounds of his Life Is Good song “You Wouldn’t Understand.”

Lupe Fiasco Believes Nas’ Life Is Good Will Win Best Rap Album At Grammy Awards [LISTEN]

As Grammy weekend approaches us, Lupe Fiasco and Guy Sebastian spoke with Jenny Boom Boom about the worldwide success of their single, “Battle Scars.”

Nas Says Life Is Good Isn’t A “Classic”…Yet [VIDEO]

Nas is a humble dude. His Life Is Good album received mostly positive reviews across the music board, and he’s been lauded as the greatest lyricist of all time by CNN, but he’s not quite ready to call his latest release a “classic.”

Nas Resting After Being Hospitalized For Vertigo

Nas suffered a small health mishap that landed him in the hospital this week. Queen’s finest was admitted after suffering from vertigo, likely brought on by the stomach flu, and had to cancel a TV appearance as a result.

Nas Embraces CNN Calling Him “The Greatest Lyricist Of All Time” [VIDEO]

Nas has already began working on his follow-up album to the extremely well-received, Life Is Good. 

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 Rings In The New Year At Radio City Music Hall [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Nas had an amazing 2012, and he capped off one of the most successful years of his storied career with an amazing show at Radio City Music Hall.

Nas Auctioning Off New Year’s Eve VIP Concert Tickets, Proceeds To Benefit Charity

After releasing his 11th album of two decades-plus career, rap veteran Nas has enjoyed a great year and intends to end 2012 with a bang. The Life Is Good rapper will be performing at the famed Radio City Music Hall in New York City this coming New Year’s Eve. As an added treat, Nas has […]

Salaam Remi Named Executive VP of A&R At Sony Music

2012 has been the year of the come-up for songwriters and producers. Add Salaam Remi to the list of production mavens getting ready to take the corner office at record labels.

Nas And His Father Olu Dara Star In Gap Ad

Nas has long paid tribute to his dad Olu Dara Jones, and just in time for the holidays, father and son have come together for the new Gap campaign, Love Comes In Every Shade. The duo fittingly appear on the advert titled, Fatherly Love, which will be displayed in Gap stores around the globe, but Nas also […]

Nas – “A Queens Story” [VIDEO]

He may still text his ex-wife and his crib in Georgia just got auctioned off after a foreclosure, but life is still good for Nas. The Top 5 dead or alive MC releases the latest video, “A Queens Story,” from his critically acclaimed Life Is Good album.

Nas Loses Georgia Home To Foreclosure, Property Sold At Auction [PHOTOS]

Things are not looking too good for Nas, no matter what his album title may be. The legendary Queensbridge MC is no stranger to financial problems, the latest of which resulted in his Georgia home being foreclosed on, then sold at an auction. Nas purchased the 3,5000 square-foot 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom home back in 2004 for […]

Nas ft. Amy Winehouse – “Cherry Wine” [VIDEO]

Nas drops the video for “Cherry Wine,” featuring the late Amy Winehouse, one the standout songs on the excellent Life Is Good album. As the photos from the set previously revealed, in the visual’s treatment the Queens rapper portrays a bartender in a vintage looking lounge spot while a bad looking model chick (that would […]

Nas Parties In Atlanta At Vanquish Nightclub [PHOTOS]

Nas is having a very good year, word to Frank Sinatra. Last night (September 20th), the Queensbridge rapper held a party in Atlanta at a spot called Vanquish Nightclub. Sporting a crispy pair of white cement Air Jordan IIIs, also spotted in the place were producer Jazze Pha and  Bleu Davinci of BMF. Kelis was […]

Behind The Scenes Of Nas’ “Cherry Wine” ft. Amy Winehouse Video [PHOTOS]

UPDATE (9-15-12): A 40-second teaser of the Jay Martin directed video has been released. Check it out below. Nasty Nas just dropped his video for fan favorite “Bye Baby,” but the Top 5 Dead or Alive MC is already putting together the next clip from his latest, critically acclaimed album, Life Is Good. The latest […]

Street Wired: What Is The Best Mixtape Or Album Of 2012 So Far? [VIDEO]

On this week’s edition of Street Wired, I took to midtown New York City to continue the discussion of some of the best albums and mixtapes of 2012. After seeing how much feedback the HHW crew got for last week’s Wired 25, breaking down the 25 best mixtapes and albums of the year; we got the official word from […]

Nas, Scarface, and Lauryn Hill Tear Down Rock The Bells [VIDEO]

While a lot of the North East coasts’ rap fanbase was up in Philadelphia for the Made In America festival, the other chunk of hip-hop heads were in New Jersey for Rock The Bells. Artists such as the Wu-Tang Clan, Curren$y, Murs & Fashawn, and plenty of others touched the stage, it was Nas’ set that stole the show. Nas, […]

Nas – “Bye Baby” [VIDEO]

Nas chronicles the good, bad and ugly of marriage in this new video for the standout single from Life Is Good, “Bye Baby.” Directed by Aristotle, Nas holds nothing back in this song which talks about the divorce from his famous wife, Kelis. This song was produced by Salaam Remi and Noah “40” Shebib. “You live with […]

Nas & Miguel Perform “Summer On Smash” At FADER Uncapped Concert [VIDEO]

Nas recently brought out Miguel to perform their Swizz Beatz-produced track “Summer On Smash” at the Detroit stop for vitaminwater and FADER’s Uncapped Concert tour. Fans were surprised by the California crooner’s appearance, as he added his patented vocals to the summery track. Both Nas and Miguel are having great summers, with the Queens MC’s […]

Arlissa Ft. Nas – “Hard To Love Somebody” [VIDEO]

London Records announced plans to release a unique, one-off collaboration from Nas and stunning South London newcomer, Arlissa. According to a press release, Nas was such a fan of the original version of ‘Hard to Love Somebody’ that not only did he ask to record an alternate rap version of it, but flew Arlissa to L.A, wishing to do so in-person. The results were this collaboration […]