Nas revisits his Hip Hop is Dead statement, offering a more nuanced take on the genre’s current state. He praises Kendrick Lamar, Clipse, and Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It series as key forces in Hip ...

Nas praised Kendrick Lamar and Clipse for revitalizing Hip-Hop in 2025 and said the genre continues to thrive. In a recent sit-down with Complex, the Grammy-winning MC reflected on the current state ...

Nearly 20 years ago now, Nas sparked controversy with his declaration that Hip-Hop Is Dead. Fortunately, his prediction turned out to be wrong, but when asked to reflect on the moment by Rolling Stone ...

Nas praised Kendrick Lamar as Hip-Hop’s “North Star” while reflecting on the genre’s future and the importance of artists who protect its legacy. Nas called Kendrick Lamar Hip-Hop’s “North Star” ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for NARAS) Nas gave Kendrick Lamar one of the highest possible comments he could give by ...