The Roots announced the lineup for the 2024 edition of The Roots Picnic, and it's looking to be a smash hit with Lil Wayne, Nas and Jill Scott as headliners. Ticket presales begin on Tuesday at 10 A.M. EST.

Melissa Cooper, a white former executive for Mass Appeal, which was founded by Nas, is suing the company for racial discrimination.

We'll be tuning in as soon as it hits streaming platforms Sept. 14.

In celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary, legendary artists Nas and Lauryn Hill teamed up to deliver a special performance for fans at Yankee Stadium in New York. Nas, who was not even officially on the performance bill himself, surprised fans by hitting the stage, and went on to wow them even further by bringing […]

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The music world is mourning the loss of iconic jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal, who passed away this past weekend at the age of 92. His daughter, Sumayah Jamal, confirmed his April 16 passing to NPR, following a battle with prostate cancer. A prodigy that began playing piano at just 3 years old, the Pittsburgh native’s influence […]

Jim Jones and Juelz Santana were guests on the 'No Jumper' podcast and defended 21 Savage's comments about Nas' relevance. The post Jim Jones & Juelz Santana Defend 21 Savage Over Nas Comment appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

Just last week Nas blessed the Hip-Hop culture with his latest banger, Kings Disease III, and now we get hit with a new visual in support of the Hit-Boy produced album. Coming through with a new video for the standout cut “Michael & Quincy,” the Queensbridge king takes it back to some humble beginnings and […] The post Nas “Michael & Quincy,” Meek Mill “God Did” & More | Daily Visuals 11.22.22 appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

21 Savage sparked criticism and outrage after he said that Nas isn't relevant in today's modern music scene. The post 21 Savage Clarifies Comments He Made About Nas’ Relevance appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

Nas is on yet another iconic run. He plans to close out his current album trilogy with his first ever concert at Madison Square Garden.  As spotted on Hype Beast the Queensbridge legend is taking his talents to the world’s most famous arena. On Friday, November 11 he unveiled that he will be headlining the stage […] The post Nas Announces First Ever Concert At Madison Square Garden appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

The Calabasas home of the "King's Disease III" rapper was burglarized over the weekend. Police are investigating.

Hit Boy and Nas are looking to extend their winning run. The duo has unveiled the artwork for "King's Disease 3." The post Escobar Season Returns: Nas Unveils Album Cover To ‘King’s Disease 3’ appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.