Nas and Jay-Z’s beef 10 years ago went down as one of the most intense hip-hop beefs of all time. During their intense beef, Nas planned to lynch a Jay-Z effigy at Hot 97’s 2002 Summer Jam. Summer Jam blocked Nas from going through with his plan and he ultimately didn’t perform at Summer Jam. Ten years later, a behind the scenes video of the “hanging of Jay-Z” hit the net and an uproar ensued. When asked about his plan, Nas admitted he wasn’t ready to acknowledge his horrible idea. Find out what else Nas says at Complex.
Ahh Sh*t! Jeremih’s back with a new banger featuring Brooklyn rapper Fabolous. Jeremih teamed up with labelmate Loso to put together his smooth reggae-inspired track “Ahhh Sh*t.” “Ahh Sh*t” is off Jeremih’s mixtape Late Nights. Take a listen to “Ahh Sh*t” at Rap-Up.
Nas’ new track “Daughters” is one of the realest songs he’s ever written. Addressing the struggles of parenthood, especially raising a teenage girl, Nas went on CNN to discuss the moments were he felt like he was failing as a father and his daughter’s personal struggles. Take a look at MissInfo.
Congratulations Wiz! Wiz Khalifa’s single “Work Hard Play Hard” has officially gone gold. Wiz Khalifa’s been working hard on his forthcoming album O.N.I.F.C., which is set to drop August 28. [RapRadar]
