But measured against Nas’ original statements, hip-hop is definitely more alive than ever. While he, Jay and 50 may not be the rap gods they once were, they’re all in positions of power.

Throughout much of Hip Hop Is Dead Nas spends a fair amount of time recalling the glory days of the culture's musical past, which may seem like a step backward to super post-post new school new ...

This week saw the 10th anniversary of Nas’ controversial Hip Hop Is Dead album. The skillful MC penned the project at a time when ringtone rap was at an all-time high and #barz were seemingly no ...

Each year, hip-hop icon Nas tries to figure out who killed President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963 in Dallas, Texas.

Then Nas and his company, Mass Appeal, got involved. The 50th anniversary of the genre could have passed without the recognition it deserved. Then Nas and his company, ...

Hip Hop is Dead Screenshot: Apple Music After leaving Columbia Records, Nas took his talents too Def Jam, where he would drop his eighth studio album, Hip Hop is Dead, a solid record in Nas ...

Nas does believe, however, that hip hop music helps uplift struggling communities beyond protests and political activism. Hip hop is motivating young people of color to become entrepreneurs.

The return of Nas was long awaited by classic hip-hop fans, especially those growing tired of radio rap. It was refreshing and even comforting when he boldly announced in the title of his return album ...