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‘Illmatic’ at 30: A look back at rap’s perfect album
In 1994, Illmatic earned Nas comparisons to the greatest. In 2024, he and his first album are certified GOATs.
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Best albums of 2021: Nas’ ‘King’s Disease II’
The album provides a road map for seasoned emcees who want to remain relevant
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Kanye, Bill Cosby, R. Kelly: when it all falls down
Celeb culture is and always has been insane, but this week is just surreal
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The Plug, ‘Pure Gold’ (Episode 3): Dave East closes out 2017 with one of the year’s best interviews
From Kevin Durant to Lonzo Ball to Mike Beasley and more, the New York MC tells it all
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It’s almost Christmas: the 11 best black holiday films ever — and ranked
From Queen Latifah to Ice Cube to Gabrielle Union and Fat Albert — it’s time to dig in
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Daily Dose: 9/19/17
Chris Long to donate six game checks to Charlottesville, Virginia, students
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Rick Ross’ new album stays true to the South — and features Nas, Future and Wale
The Boss on wanting to see Egypt and the night Trick Daddy got his record deal
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The album cover of Nas’ 2012 ‘Life Is Good’
Hip-hop’s most naturally gifted lyricist wanted to throw a party on the album cover — but then he had a change of heart
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Technics has no time for DJs anymore
The new SL-1200 turntable is apparently not for you