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Music Examining AZ's $5 million net worth, early career, and evolution in the rap industry by 2024.
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Axl Banks -
Original Content A peak into the endless influence of Nas' "Illmatic."
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Chris Tart -
Original Content From Dr. Dre's "The Chronic" to DMX's "Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood", here are the 10 most iconic hip hop album covers of the '90s.
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Chris Tart -
Pop Culture Explore Nas' life as a father, performer, and family man.
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TeeJay Small -
Original Content Following the anniversary of Nas' seminal "Illmatic", we decide to take a look at how all his other albums stack up against it. You can probably guess what makes No. 1, but where do some of his other efforts place?
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Brian Josephs -
Original Content A thematic exploration of one of hip-hop's most enduring images, the cover of Nas' debut album "Illmatic."
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Sanibel Chai -
Pop Culture The legendary 3rd Bass rap pioneer thanked Nas and other rap figures for their nods of respect.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares -
Music Nasir reflects on his masterpiece.
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Elias Andrews -
Music Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones is one of the most influential writers of our time, and what better time to celebrate that than this classic's 30th birthday?
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Gabriel Bras Nevares -
Original Content Discover Nas' net worth in 2024, the factors contributing to his wealth, and how the East Coast legend continues to impact the music industry
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Jake Skudder -
Original Content Why the hip-hop community worships Nas' "Illmatic" and how the album's classic status has shaped the direction of the genre
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Luke Hinz -
Music The legendary rapper was a fan of Escobar.
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Aida C. -
Music After teaming up 30 years ago, Nas and DJ Premier are finally releasing a joint album. Here are five things we want from their upcoming release.
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Wyatt Westlake -
News Watch DJ Premier Talks New Project With Nas & Recording "Illmatic"
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Rose Lilah -
News J. Cole's "Let Nas Down" was one for the ages.
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Mitch Findlay -
Music Steve Stoute thinks older generations are being hypocritical.
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Caroline Fisher -
News Nas returns to "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" to perform "N.Y. State Of Mind" with The Roots.
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Patrick Lyons -
News Meyhem Lauren goes in over Nas' "The World Is Yours".
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Trevor Smith -
Songs 30 years later and this picture of urban life in 1990s New York, still holds up today.
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Zachary Horvath -
News A documentary on the making of Nas' "Illmatic" will debut at the Tribeca Film Festival in April.
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Trevor Smith -
Music He still beats himself up about both.
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Erika Marie -
Original Content We take a look at a variety hip-hop albums that work as soundtracks for specific cities.
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Scott Glaysher