That’s a good cover. Inspired by Do The Right Thing, Nas takes a load off on the June/July issue of Complex. The issue hits stands June 5th, but the full interview is available to read now. Take a behind the scenes look of how it all came together after the jump.

Before locking lips with love interest Nasir, a pampered Nicki shares her new romantic flick with Chris Brown also by her side. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded in stores now. Directed by Benny Boom.

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As Dreamchasers 2 continues to get its clicks, Meek is working on his debut album and was in the cooker with Nasir last night. Hopefully, we hear the result before Dreams & Nightmares on August 28.

Nasir’s new single has been well received. Recently, he and director Chris Robinson began shooting the video which features his daughter, Destiny. It’s a family affair. hhnm

Featuring some of the league’s rising stars and Ray Lewis, Gary Clark Jr. and Nas Esco light up the home of the draft in NYC

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artwork: alexhaldi This is what “Black Girl Lost 2” should’ve been. This afternoon, Power 105.1’s DJ Prostyle let loose Nas‘ new single, “Daughters”. Produced by No I.D., this is something daddy and his little girl can appreciate. After the jump Esco speaks on the making of the record with Hot 97. Lyrics here.

With the NFL Draft going down today, here’s a promo for it featuring Nas. From the looks of it Andrew Luck is going to be the first pick. We’ll find out later tonight. 3030

It’s been four years since Nas’ last solo album. But now the drought is over and his 10th studio LP, Life Is Good will be released on July 17th. His next single “Daughters” produced by No I.D. will be out next week (May 1st). And “The Don” video debuts this Friday.

Football season is almost here.

[vodpod id=Video.16392943&w=540&h=350&fv=] VH1 follows Nasir from his childhood to the highs and lows of his music career. The episode also documents

[vodpod id=Video.16373032&w=540&h=350&fv=] VH1 will take us behind the music of Nasir this Wednesday. In a sneak peek of the short documentary, we get a look at his early childhood in Queens and the beginning of his career. onsmash

This past weekend, Nasir starting shooting the visual for his latest single, “The Don“. No official photos yet, but here are some flicks from the set taken from Facebook’s favorite app, Instagram.

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During SXSW week, Peter Rosenberg

Nas appeared on Hot 97’s late afternoon drive. In case you missed it, here’s how his conversation with Ang went. Break 1: Explains solo album hiatus and family life. Break 2: Esco reveals “Another Black Girl Lost” will be on new album. He also gives his status on the game and says daughter Destiny made him record with Tyga. Break 3: Nas speaks on “The Don“, Trayvon Martin and Geraldo Rivera.

It’s great to see Esco and Preemo on a track again.

[vodpod id=Video.16251177&w=540&h=350&fv=] K’naan and Nas’ record gets a soulful makeover courtsey of Black Eyed Peas’ leader will.i.a.m. You can hear the original version on K’naan’s More Beautiful Than Silence EP.

During Nasir’s performance of Illmatic