Nas Diversifies His Bonds With Latest Power Move, Joins NFL Superstars

Music mogul Nas is showing off the power of a dollar after reportedly investing into a concert ticket search engine called SeatGeek, which has raised nearly $40 million.

Details of Nasty Nas’ involvement and other high-profile investors like Super Bowl-winning quarterback Peyton Manning has surfaced this week. 

Concert ticket search engine SeatGeek announced on Thursday that it has raised $35 million in a series B round of funding led by Accel Partners. Other investors in the round include rapper Nas, NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning and Causeway Media Partners, a sports investment fund led by Boston Celtics CEO Wyc Grousbeck. The company plans to use the money to help hire new talent and expand on its products and marketing, with a particular focus on mobile. (Billboard)

A few months ago, the rap veteran teamed up with a technology company.
Tech has a serious diversity problem — so General Assembly (GA), the New York City private vocational school for programming and engineering, is now opening an “Opportunity Fund” to give scholarships to women, veterans, African-Americans and Latinos. The first contributors to the fund are Google, Microsoft, Hirepurpose and Nas. Yes, rapper and recording artist Nas, the man who brought us “Illmatic.” The partnership with Nas began when he met GA cofounder Matt Brimer at SXSW, but Nas isn’t the only media figure to approach GA about these kinds of programs. (Beta Beat)
 

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New Video: Nas “Represent”

 

It’s been 20 years in the making, but Nas has finally released a video for track nine off Illmatic. Unlike the album though, the video isn’t as groundbreaking. Directed by Jason Goldwatch and contest winner Brian Katz, the clip compounds previous Nas videos with the silent film The Thief Of Baghdad . Bad representation all around.

 



Behind The Scenes: Nas “Represent” (Video)

 

Nas held a contest requesting fans to submit ideas for the upcoming video of his Illmatic track. Shot in L.A., here’s our first look and how the sample helped inspire it. Illmatic XX is available here.

 



Nas On ‘Charlie Rose’ (Video)

 

Nas recently celebrated Illmatic‘s 20 year anniversary with a sit-down on Charlie Rose. He discussed his debut, documentary, and impact in the game. Peep the video below.

 



Nas Talks Producers On Next Album

 

Although Nas recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of his debut, he’s got a new album on the way. Speaking with NPR, he says that he has began working with Swizz Beatz, No I.D. and hopes to finish what he has already started with Timbaland.

“I started working with , I want to say a year and a half ago. I think it was the same year I dropped my last album, Life is Good. I started with Tim and it felt really powerful; it felt like it was really powerful. And I stepped back from it. Tim’s like, “What are you doing?” and I’m like, “I just need a minute to like — I just need a minute to take it all in, just live a little and enjoy day-by-day stuff and daily stuff I’m doing.” It’s just — I didn’t want to go back in the studio that quick. I felt like I needed to be inspired.”

‘I talked to Swizz, and we went through joints. And No I.D. and Timbaland, you know. This the only interview I’ma talk about it. Cause I know once this comes out, people might ask me about the record and, man, I just want to finish it and get it done.”

Damon Dash Praises Nas And Speaks On Him Getting At Jay Z (Video)

 

Damon Dash praises Nas and speaks on him battling Jay Z.

 



Robert DeNiro Intros Nas Documentary

 

The 13th annual Tribeca Film Festival kicked off last night at the Beacon Theatre in NYC with the premiere of the Nas documentary, Time Is Illmatic. Festival co-founder and Oscar winner Robert De Niro introduced the film and admitted he was 20 years too removed to listen to hip-hop. Would’ve been a nice touch if Esco sported his pink getup from the “Street Dreams” video.

After premiering the documentary, Nas hit the stage and performed Illmatic in its entirety. Tickets for the film’s viewing can be purchased here. Illmatic XX in stores now.


Watch Robert DeNiro's introduction here & The God Son's performance below



VIBE Visits Nas & Jungle Childhood Apartment (Video)

 

Nas’ younger brother Jungle recently returned to Queensbridge with VIBE‘s Mikey Fresh. They visited his childhood apartment and recounted some of his most memorable experiences.

 



Nas Brings Out Jay Z & Diddy At Coachella (Full Set Video)

 

Nas continued his 20 year celebration last night at the Coachella Music Festival. He performed Illmatic in its entirety and brought out Hov and (10 minute mark) and Diddy (34:52 mark).



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Nas ‘Time Is Illmatic’ Trailer (Video)

 

Commemorating Illmatic‘s 20th anniversary, Nas will be sharing the creating process of the album on the silver screen. Before the documentary premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival on Wednesday, here’s a preview. IllmaticXX in stores Tuesday.



Nas & Q-Tip “One Love” On ‘Jimmy Fallon’ (Video)

 

Backed by the Roots and The Abstract, Nasir took it back to ’94 this evening on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. Illmatic XX in stores April 15. “The World Is Yours” below.

 



Nas On ‘Real Time With Bill Maher’

 

Continuing his 20 year celebration of Illmatic, Nasir Jones joined the panel last night on HBO’s Real Time With Bill Maher. He spoke on the DeSean Jackson fiasco, Ft. Hood shooting, Black Republicans and more.



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Nas Performs “The World Is Yours” At The Kennedy Center (Video)

 

Following his sit-down interview with Michael Eric Dyson at Georgetown, Nas performed two-sold out shows at D.C.’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Friday and Saturday night.

 

As part of the Hip Hop World Festival and llmatic‘s 20 year anniversary, Nas recited the entire album live as well as a few previous selections alongside the 40-member National Symphony Orchestra and DJ Green Lantern. Amazing show.



 

 

 

 

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Michael Eric Dyson Interviews Nas In D.C. (Video)

 

Last night, Nas and Georgetown University professor Michael Dyson sat down for an interview at the institution’s Gaston Hall last night in D.C. With 9th Wonder on the turntables and Lehigh University’s James Peterson moderating, Dyson and Jones spoke on the state of Hip-Hop, Dyson’s 2010 Born to Use Mics: Reading Nas’s Illmatic, the impact of Nas’ Illmatic and more.

In celebration of Illmatic‘s 20th anniversary, Nas will perform the album in its entirety alongside a live band at D.C.’s Kennedy Center tonight and tomorrow.



 

 

 

 

 

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Nas’ Baby Mama: “Pay Up Or Face Lockup!”

Nas’ baby mama has an ultimatum … pay your back child support or your sorry ass is going to jail.

Carmen Bryan filed legal docs claiming Nas — real name Nasir Jones — owes her more than 11K in back child support for his 19-year-old daughter, Destiny.

Bryan labels Nas a “repeat criminal non supporter” and says he’s intentionally screwing over his daughter by refusing to pay her college tuition and her medical bills.
Bryan wants Nas cited for contempt … translation, the slammer.
 

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Nas, Steve Stoute, & Dapper Dan On ‘Tanning Of America’

 

From bookshelves to the small screen, Steve Stoute’s book Tanning Of America has morphed into a documentary set to air tonight on VH1. At the premiere last week, The Stashed caught up with Esco, The Commissioner, and NY Hip Hop fashion legend Dapper Dan to get their take on the series and hip-hop’s acceptance into the mainstream. Hate it or love it!



Nas: ‘Time Is Illmatic’ (Documentary Teaser Video)

 

The Tribeca Film Festival announced today that Nas’ upcoming documentary film Time Is Illmatic will be opening the festival this year which is taking place in New York April 16 to 27. The documentary is directed by multimedia artist One9, written by Erik Parker, and produced by One9, Parker, and Anthony Saleh. The movie will premeire a day after Nas will release a special 20th anniversary edition of his landmark debut album Illmatic via Sony legacy.

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Time Is Illmatic traces Nas’s influences and the insurmountable odds he faced in creating the greatest work of music from hip-hop’s second golden era. The film tracks the musical legacy of the Jones family — handed down to Nas from his jazz musician father, Olu Dara, the support of his Queensbridge neighborhood crew, and the loyalty of his younger brother Jabari “Jungle” Fret. Twenty years after its release, Illmatic is widely recognized as a hip-hop benchmark that encapsulates the sociopolitical outlook, enduring spirit, and collective angst of a generation of young men searching for their voice in America. Time Is Illmatic is supported by The Ford Foundation’s Just Films and Tribeca Film Institute’s Tribeca All Access program.



Nas & Cam’Ron Reconcile

 

One of hip-hop’s most storied beefs has finally come to a close. Earlier, Cam’Ron posted a picture with him and former rival, Nas. If you remember, Esco called out Cam’Ron during his infamous Power 105.1 tirade. The Dips later responded with a series of diss songs and this classic diatribe. New York, stand up! Miss Info has the backstory below.

 

According to my source, Nas and Cam saw each other, got to talking without any awkwardness or old tension. The photo wasn’t forced. Respect all around. And the best part, there was even talk of future collaboration.

Maybe that was just polite lip service but maybe, if we’re lucky, there will be a Killa x Godson Dipset x Bravehearts song someday.

XBox Developing TV Show Based On Nas

 

Esco’s life may soon come to the small screen. Deadline reports that XBox Entertainment Studios is working on creating a half-hour series, Street Dreams, based on the life of Nasir Jones in the 90's. Of course, Nas will also be included in the writing credits and oversee the music. The world is yours.

 

 

 

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Nas Releasing ‘Illmatic XX’ & Documentary

 

In recognition of the 20 year anniversary of his debut, Illmatic, Nas is reissuing the classic LP on April 15. The double-disc remastered version will also feature rare gems and remixes. In addition, Nas will also be dropping the documentary Time Is Illmatic, which will highlight the creation of the 1994 album and kick off a tour this Spring performing at Coachella and The Kennedy Center in D.C.

 

 

Tracklisting: Disc 1: Remastered original album
1. The Genesis
2. N.Y. State Of Mind
3. Life’s A Bitch
4. The World Is Yours
5. Halftime
6. Memory Lane (Sittin’ In Da Park)
7. One Love
8. One Time 4 Your Mind
9. Represent
10. It Ain’t Hard To Tell

Disc 2: Demos, Remixes & Live Radio
1. I’m A Villain (previously unreleased)
2. The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show on WKCR October 28, 1993 (previously unreleased freestyle)
3. Halftime (Butcher Remix)
4. It Ain’t Hard To Tell (Remix)(promo single)
5. One Love (LG Main Mix)
6. Life’s A Bitch (Arsenal Mix)(promo single)
7. One Love (One L Main Mix)
8. The World Is Yours (Tip Mix)
9. It Ain’t Hard To Tell (The Stink Mix)(UK single)
10. It Ain’t Hard To Tell (The Laidback Remix)(UK single)