Nas News

Today, the rap world seems to be missing a socially conscious voice. Someone that can talk about having a good time, but also talk about real issues, not just bragging about what they have.

Snoop on the set of his first video, "What's My Name," directed by Fab 5 Freddy, Long Beach, California, 1993 Call it an instance of being in the right place at the right time -- with the right talent: Bronx-born photographer Lisa Leone came of age in New York City in the early '80s just as hip-hop was exploding across the five boroughs.

The ink is dry and the cynicism has settled, Fashawn is officially signed to Nas' imprint Mass Appeal Records.

The New York City borough, Queens, is home to the nation's largest housing projects: Queensbridge.

Shyne also says Nas influenced him and asks the "Illmatic" emcee how he's been "so hot for 20 years."

HotNewHipHop has published "15 Classic Hip Hop Debuts," a list of debut albums that the publication deems worthy of the "classic" label.

Wiz Khalifa finally dropped his first collaboration with Nas this week, linking up with the rap legend for a smooth remix to his "We Dem Boyz" anthem.

The 4th of July is upon us, which means more BBQ music. HipHopDX's Mike Trampe brings six old school cuts for your July 4th playlist.

ESSENCE Festival headliner Nas got the New Orleans Superdome crowd hype as he played hit after hit on Thursday night, the opening night to this Fourth of July weekend.

Early arrivals for the 2014 Essence Festival populated multiple events on Thursday meant to expand the festival's footprint in New Orleans.

Jesse Boykins III kicked off the night with a rocker/soulful set from his new album Love Apparatus .

Despite the Nas comparisons, Your Old Droog distinguishes himself from the pack with his self titled EP by mixing personal commentary with clever punchlines.

DJ Marquis kicks off the party in Woldenberg Park at 11 a.m. Thursday. The day also includes live music by New Orleans' Corey Henry's Treme Funktet and national acts including Cupid, gospel singer Erica Campbell and the old school rap group, Rappers Delight.

Rapper Nas, seen here during the Buku Music + Art Project at Mardi Gras World in March 2014, kicks off the 2014 Essence Festival on Thursday, July 3, 2014.

"Who's your Top 5/Jay, Biggie, Pac, Nas/I ain't trying to hear another name if it's not mine."

Recently the Grammy Awards announced changes to the annual music awards' criteria and categories, the most notable being now permitting songs that utilize samples in the songwriting categories, specifically Song of the Year.

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Sitting down with Miss Info ahead of the BET Awards ceremony tonight , Meek Mill explained plans for his sophomore album and hinted at some of the scheduled collaborations.

According to a familiar clich, a picture is worth a thousand words. Your favorite celebrities - including rappers - are doing less and less press, but luckily their thumbs and smartphones still work.

Schoolboy Q, shown here at South by Southwest in March, was in the SUV a gunman shot at after the Red Rocks Feed the Rocks show on June 19. As many of you have probably heard by now, last Thursday a shooting took place at Red Rocks during the annual Feed The Rocks concert.