-blogged by @theRealAlexisDanielle Imagine Nas knocking on your door to deliver you’re personal goods directly to you every day. Ok, while that won’t be happening, the rapper is behind a new innovation that will allow your medical items to be dropped at your doorstep. Nasir “Nas” Jones became an early …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today In Hip-Hop: Nas Released “It Was Written” 22 Years Ago
On July 2, 1996, 22 years ago today, Nas released his second studio album, “It Was Written” on Columbia Records. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album “Illmatic,” Nas shifted in a more mainstream, commercial direction. With the help of hip-hop production duo, The Trackmasters, the album was …
Read More »What’s Beef? Top Rap Beefs and Punch Lines Of All Times
Beef in Hip-Hop is so necessary for the community. It is not about the physical but the punch lines that you bring to your opponent. Now if you start a beef, it is only right to finish it but understand that there are ‘NO RULES.’ No one is off limits …
Read More »Rihanna Inspired Kelis To Leave Abusive Marriage to Nas
—blogged by @lovelikejhoney Nine years after filing for divorce, early 2000’s singer, #Kelis, breaks her silence regarding her five-year marriage with Queens rapper, #Nas. In an interview with Hollywood Unlocked, Kelis claimed Nas was abusive. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “It was really dark. There was a lot of drinking. There was a …
Read More »Nas Says Kelis Violated Their Custody Agreement After Keeping His Son From Him
Just one month after the two seemingly buried the hatchet in their longstanding custody battle, it appears Nas and Kelis are at it again. In new court documents obtained by the @Blast, Nas claims his ex-wife has already dishonored their custody schedule for their son and as a result, he …
Read More »Nas’ Lawyer Allegedly Called Kelis A “Fattie” and a “D*ck” In Deposition For Their Legal Dispute Over Their Child
As the legal dispute continues between #Nas and #Kelis, things are beginning to heat up between the former couple’s lawyers. After a recent deposition, Kelis filed new documents to report the inappropriate behavior displayed by her ex’s lawyer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In docs obtained by TMZ, Kelis and her attorney, Navid …
Read More »Nas Rakes In $40 Million From His Investment In Doorbell Company
Rapper Nas just secured a bag of $40 million from his investment into a doorbell company. Back in February, Amazon bought the company named Ring, which creates and sells doorbells that record video. Amazon purchased the company for $1.1 billion, which gave Nas a cut of $40 million. Nas was …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today In Hip Hop: Nas Released “I Can”
blogged by @lanaladonna “I Can”-one of few hip-hop songs geared towards children, was released February 11, 2003.⠀⠀ The track came from Nas’ second album, “God’s Son.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Inspired by a close friend who fell victim to the scarring effects of drug abuse, #Nas used this song to encourage children to remain …
Read More »Crop Game Strong: Diddy Blames “Young Kid” Who Works For Him For Photoshopped Grammy Photo
Diddy has been known to cut some of Hollywood’s biggest celebs out of his personal Instagram photos. It all started with Diddy’s 2015 photo of #Rihanna, #Cassie, #JayZ, #Beyonce and himself, sitting front row of Yeezy Season 2 Fashion Show. However, it wasn’t until Kim Kardashian posted the original photo, …
Read More »Nas Will Be Honored with the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment ‘Spotlight Award’
With over twenty-five years in this game of Hip-Hop, no one could ever deny #Nas’ legendary contribution to the culture… which is exactly why New York City has always been proud to call him one of their own. According to Complex, the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) will …
Read More »Nas Collabs With The National Symphony Orchestra For Live Rendition of ‘Illmatic’
An upcoming PBS concert film has teamed up Nas with the National Symphony Orchestra for a live performance that takes you back to the 90s. The iconic rapper will be doing a live rendition of his legendary, 1994 album “Illmatic” at the Washington, D.C. arena on Feb. 2. It is …
Read More »Nas and Kelis Settle Custody Battle Over 8-Year-Old Son
According to The @blast, Nas and Kelis have settled their dispute over custody of their 8-year-old son. Back in November, Nas filed custody documents against Kelis for refusing to allow him to see his son. The rapper claimed his ex-wife would only allow father-son time when it was convenient for …
Read More »Nicki Minaj And Nas Call It Quits
Nicki Minaj and Nas have called it quits after just six months together. According to TMZ, the Queens rappers broke up a few weeks ago after their long-distance became too much to handle. Sources tell the publication that the two will be going their separate ways, but there is no …
Read More »Kelis Wants The Internet to “Stop” Referencing Her Past Relationship With Nas
The internet has their favorite couples and it looks like they just can’t let go of Nas and Kelis. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Since #NickiMiNas have made their new relationship public, some have been extremely curious as to what Kelis thinks about the new couple. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The “I’m Bossy” singer wants everyone to know …
Read More »Nicki Minaj and Nas Have Been Dating Since May, Source Says
Just last week, Nicki Minaj and Nas refueled dating rumors after the two were captured on video cozying up at The Pool Lounge in New York City. Shortly after the release of the footage, a source quickly dismissed the rumors, saying the two were simply “just friends.” But now, after …
Read More »No Nicki MiNAS Yet, They Are “Just Very Dear Friends”
The couple you’ve been waiting for isn’t exactly a couple just yet. Nicki Minaj, was seen celebrating with Nas at his private birthday dinner at The Pool Lounge in New York City, on Wednesday.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ According to an E News insider, “Nicki and Nas are just very dear friends nothing romantic. …
Read More »Lauryn Hill and Nas Raise Funds for Education, Health and Technology on PowerNomics Tour
This is a match made in Hip Hop Neo-Soul heaven. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lauryn Hill and Nas are getting together for the PowerNomics Tour, which was inspired by a book written by Dr. Claud Anderson. The book, of course entitled “PowerNomics, focuses on empowering the black community through economics. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The …
Read More »Prodigy of Mobb Deep Dies At Age 42
Hip hop has lost another legend. According to multiple reports, Prodigy of Mobb Deep, real name Albert Johnson, has passed away. He was 42 years old. Fellow Queens, NY native, Nas, was the first to break the news, posting, “QB RIP King P. Prodigy 4 Ever” under a photo …
Read More »Nicki Minaj Considered Celibacy But Would Make An Exception For Nas
Nicki Minaj appeared on The Ellen Show where Ellen was able to get to the bottom of all the rumors; are Nicki and Nas an item? Ellen began by asking Nicki about her Paris Fashion Week outfit, in which she wore her bare breast as an accessory. Shockingly, Ellen uses …
Read More »BET To Air ‘Street Dreams’ Series Based On The Life Of Nas
After the success of New Edition’s mini-series, BET is focusing their sights on Nasty Nas. BET has given the green light to a scripted miniseries based on the life of Nas. “Street Dreams,” which will be set in New York City in the 90’s, will be executive produced by …
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