During his interview with Tim Westwood, Nas spoke on Nicki’s absence from Summer Jam, his daughter, Life Is Good cover, Azealia Banks, his Amy Winehouse collabo, fallout with Kelis and more.

As the date nears to Nas’ new album, here’s his latest track featuring labelmate, Rick Ross. Nasir murdered this one. Rozay’s bars were sharp, but too bad he stayed off topic. Life Is Good, July 17th.

Nas held his listening session for Life Is Good last night in NYC. From those in attendance, the word is that the album sounds promising. Find out for yourself when it drops July 17th.

Nas was up early this morning with Soledad O’Brien on CNN’s Starting Point. He spoke on his motivation behind the record and using the “dreaded” N-Word. Nigga please. Life Is Good on July 17th.

10 years ago, Nas was barred from Hot 97’s Summer Jam for wanting to lynch an effigy of Jay-Z. He later went on rival station Power 105.1 for his classic diatribe. In hindsight, this was a bad idea.

With his Yankee fitted tilt, a calm Escobar lets a few rhymes go in this clip taken from the upcoming documentary hosted by Ice-T. Film hits selected theaters June 15. Teflon love back. Previously: Eminem

Nicki’s surprise guests filled in during yesterday’s Summer Jam. While Nas ran through his catalogue, he again brought out Ms. Hill for “Ready Or Not”, “Lost Ones” and “If I Ruled The World“. rap-up

Here’s something dope from Nelly Furtado with a sharp verse from Esco. Expect this Salaam Remi-produced cut to be featured off the forthcoming album, The Spirit Indestructible arriving September 18. hiphop-n-more

In preparation of his album, Life Is Good on July 17, Nasir will soon cross the pond for his next tour. His newly launched site announced his summer itinerary including 11 stops in the UK.