Jay-Z vs Nas - What Really Happened

The feud between Nas and JAY-Z was a gladiatorial battle between two rap titans. They started off with subliminal jabs and moved up to body sh*ts. Fans cheered on. Crews got in the mix. Digs got so personal that parents had to step in. Thankfully, the battle didn't end in tragedy like Biggie vs. 2Pac. It ended in triumph. And friendship. JAY-Z and Nas would later shake hands and join forces.

Carmen Bryan opened up to VladTV in an exclusive interview about being at the center of Jay Z and Nas' legendary beef. She explained that after breaking up with and moving away from Nas, she started dating Jay Z after first becoming friends.

During the conversation, Carmen shut down rumors that Memphis Bleek started the beef, as she said she feels bad for Bleek and blames Jay Z for ending his career. Carmen also revealed that she confronted both Jay Z and Nas about the beef.

Nas Top 5 Music Videos

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Nas, a legend, a boss, a kingpin in this music industry. You want to talk new York music, you want to talk real music, you want to talk Nas. The Wrap-Up Magazine has looked at what videos are being posted and came up with the Top 5 music videos of Nas.

Top 5 Stores To Purchase Nas Merchandise

After the release of his new album and music video, Nas has resurfaced in the hip-hop community. For all Nas true fans, i'm sure your searching for a new outfit to represent your favorite rapper.

Below, the Wrap-Up Magazine listed links to the top stores to shop for merchandise created by Nas. Shop for exclusive music and merchandise from these stores that carry vinyl, tees , CDs, and more.

Not only that, but we made sure each store was different and made sure they did not sell the same product. Each store have something you will love from Nas!

Is Nas The Next Billionaire?

 

We now know that Nas is a smart guy. We always knew he was gonna do, but traditional standards suggested maybe he isn’t the smartest guy, because he didn’t finish traditional school institutions. We also know about “they” schools. We have been able to ascertain that NAS is about to be the next billionaire!

It’s been made public for quite some time now that Nas is an investor in many tech companies and has a vast portfolio. That portfolio has resulted in numerous deals, which have lined the rapper’s pockets. So, Nas will invest in a company and the company gets sold, kind of like Tidal or Verzuz, and then those that helped that company get a higher valuation get paid in full.

Which Track Do You Like Most From Nas?

The Wrap-Up Magazine has just enlisted Nas into their Fans Favorite section of the site. Nas broke into the music back in 1992 after appearing on the soundtrack to the film Zebrahead.

The legacy of Nas' groundbreaking debut album 'Illmatic' is celebrated still today. In the past few years, Nas stepped outside of music and built his cred as a tech investor. He’s invested in over 40 companies as a founding partner of Queensbridge Venture Partners and doesn’t plan on stopping.

Members of the Wrap-Up Magazine has chosen "If I Ruled The World" as there most liked track from Nas. After reviews from fans poured in, "One Mic" stood out as the most liked tracked on the streets.

What's your favorite track from Nas? Lets keep the conversation going by commenting below! I'm sure Nas has more than one track you don't mind listening to.

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Would You Like To See A Nas And Jay-Z Collaborate Again?

 

The history of Jay-Z and Nas beef will be talked about for years to come. It seems like it was just yesterday when Nas and Jay-Z were involved in the what some may call the greatest Hip-Hop battle of all time.

It seems that Jay-Z and Nas have put all of that behind them. In 2006, Nas was good enough for Jay-Z to sign him to a $3 Million dollar record deal. Even Fat Joe and Jim Jones have a long-standing history with JAY-Z, having beefed with him in the early 2000s.

Until we hear otherwise, let's look at past Jay-Z and Nas collaborations and beef and talk in today's terms. What if they were to collaborate again in the near future. Do you think they would produce there best work yet? Or do you feel it would only end up as it did the first time?

Comment your answers and thoughts on the comment section below!

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The Controversy With 50 Cent And Nas Over Jennifer Lopez - I'm Gonna Be Alright

 

Controversy ensued over the radio and album versions. Epic Records decided to place Nas on the radio version due to his popularity at the time instead of 50 Cent. 50 Cent became angry at "former" friend Nas. Nas threatened him, stating: "So he's like a kid living in a hip-hop fantasy world. J.Lo is a friend of mine, if she wants to do a record, I'm doing a record with her, 50 was like a little brother to me."

Who's Album Was Better? Jay-Z - The Blueprint or Nas - Stillmatic

 

The Jay-Z vs. Nas beef was a gladiatorial battle between two rap titans. For almost a decade, two of rap's most decorated emcees went at each other's throat.

At one point, they even took a poll about the beef, with 58% of listeners saying they preferred “Ether” to “Supa Ugly”. The consensus seemed to point to Nas as the winner. “Ether” has since become an emblematic diss track, with rappers reinterpreting it for their beef purposes.

Jay Z and Nas' feud was sparked over a Memphis Bleek lyric in 2000's 'My Mind Right', causing the rapper to respond to both Bleek and Jay Z on future mixtape tracks. The feud escalated further when Jay Z called Nas "lame" on 2001's 'The Takeover', prompting Nas to take aim at Jay on 'Ether'. The beef continued in this wild manner until they ended it publicly at the 'I Declare War' concert in Philadelphia in 2005.

Lil Nas X Sued For $25 Million

The mission for the entertainment business was to stop Lil Nas X from entering into the Country music category, but this just takes the cake away from the young artist.

Lil Nas X is being sued over a song he released five months before he hit it big with "Old Town Road" and the company going after him is $25 million in damages.

The company then claims that in June of 2019, Sony acquired the rights to all of Lil Nas X's songs, including "Carry On." The Music Force claims that Sony "knew or should have known ... to make sure all elements of 'Carry On' had been cleared."

The Music Force is suing for copyright infringement and they are also asking for the court to rule that Lil Nas X's song is "a joint work" owned by The Music Force and the defendants. They are seeking $10 million in damages and then an additional $15 million in punitive damages.

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What If You Won The Chance To Meet And Greet With Nas?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you had the chance to meet and greet with Nas? What kind of question would you have for him? What type of reaction or vibe do you think you would have?

Fans Favorite and viewers of the Wrap-Up Magazine want to hear from you. What type of story and memory would you create about this topic?

Nas is an American rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and investor. The son of jazz musician Olu Dara, Nas has released twelve studio albums since 1994, with seven of them certified platinum and multi-platinum in the US.

Did Nas & Jay-Z Have The Biggest Rap Beef Ever?

For a time, the intracity rivalry between Jay-Z and Nas appeared destined to end. The seeds of dispute were planted in 1996, when Nas failed to appear at a recording session for Jay's legendary debut album, Reasonable Doubt. Nas's sophomore record, released weeks after Jay's debut, included at least one line "inspired" by his rival.

The beef took another step in 1997 when Jay-Z anointed himself New York City's best MC following the death of The Notorious B.I.G. In 1999, Jay-Z associate Memphis Bleek took aim at Nas, and in 2001, Jay ripped into the Queensbridge product on "Takeover," a track from his sixth album The Blueprint. 

Lil Nas X Wants Rihanna & Bad Bunny To Hop On Montero Remix

 

Lil Nas X says he wants to get Rihanna and Bad Bunny on a remix for his latest hit single, “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).” Nas spoke about the possible remix during a new interview on Capital Radio with Roman Kemp.

“Rihanna and Bad Bunny,” Nas quickly answered when asked who he wants on the track. Kemp responded: “It makes me feel like this may already be in the pipeline.” “I wish!” Nas said. “What if I ask for it? I don’t want to jinx it.”

Ohio Producer Enlist Jay-Z, Eminem, Master P, Wu Tang and Nas as his Top 5 Favorite Rappers

 

Lima, Ohio music producer and artist Gansta Marcus has listed his top five favorite artist of all time.

'These are not just my favorite rappers just because of the music they make, but also how there fans stay loyal. I am apart of various Facebook groups, so I can see what's going on inside the minds of music lovers.'

'Not only that, I am a PR for the website Wrap-Up Magazine. So when I create articles for these musicians, I can see one on one which artist has the most engagement and connection to fans.'

When asked who would be considered as his favorite rappers of all time, Gansta Marcus replied: 'There has been many artist over the decade who have come and gone. But none have stood out like Jay-Z, Eminem, Master P, Wu Tang and Nas for various odd reasons.'

Should Lil Nas X Be Enlisted As A Country Artist?

Why is Lil Nas X finding it hard to gain acceptance in the world of mainstream country mirrors? Influential black artists found it difficult to get airplay on country radio.

Lil Nas X's viral country rap hit "Old Town Road" soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Lil Nas X now has the ultimate revenge story as his song, "Old Town Road" which was pulled from Billboards country charts for not being country enough, is now the no.1 single in the country.

In a world where everything is racist, this goes to show how even the music industry has discrimination. Lil Nas X has introduced African Americans to a new sound of Country music which they have come to love.

Who am I to tell Billboard that "Old Town Road" is Country and deserves it's spot. Many blacks of today's generation didn't even know who Billy Ray Cirus was unless you talk about Miley Cirus.

We can now say that all cultures from hip-hop to country can now swing to a new tempo. Times are changing and I do believe that this may be the correct way to go. This vote this song even higher. Let it be known that more will come for its spot in country music billboards.

Nas Drops "27 Summers" #Video Featuring DJ Khaled

 

Nas has released a new visual for his “27 Summers” track from his most recent, thirteenth studio album entitled King’s Disease. In the music video, we see the legendary Queens rapper dressed in a suit and fedora as he looks back on his rap career. Nas then goes to Miami to hit the golf course with DJ Khaled who pays homage to the rapper’s prolific career — it’s been 27 years since Nas released his iconic Illmatic album in 1994.

“27 Summers” is the latest visual following Nas’ collaborative videos with Five Foreign and A$AP on the track “Spicy” and “Replace Me” with Don Toliver, Big Sean, and Hit-Boy, trailing the release of his King’s Disease album in August.

Nas or Eminem

 

Celebrity Match Up is back with another topic for all you hip hop lovers. This time, we would like to know who would you place as your top artist out of Nas or Eminem. Most fans of there music would say they would love to see the two together on a track someday while others may argue.

Before we get into the discussion, lets do a little background check on the two.

The Notorious B.I.G. honored by Jay-Z, Nas, Diddy & more

 

Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, The Notorious B.I.G., T. Rex, Whitney Houston and The Doobie Brothers were all inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday (11/7) during a virtual ceremony that's rewatchable on HBO Max.

Biggie was inducted by his longtime producer and Bad Boy Records label boss Diddy, who said, "Big just wanted to be biggest, he wanted to be the best, he wanted to have influence and impact people in a positive way, and that clearly has been done all over the world. Nobody has come close to the way Biggie sounds, to the way he raps, to the frequency that he hits. Tonight we are inducting the greatest rapper of all time into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."

The Biggie segment also included archival interview and performance footage of Big, and Jay-Z, Nas, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Biggie's family members also spoke about him as well.

#Throwback Jennifer Lopez Ft Nas - I'm Gonna Be Alright

 

"I'm Gonna Be Alright" is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Lopez for her second studio album, J.Lo (2001). It was released on April 1, 2002, by Epic Records as the album's second single. The remix featured rapper Nas.

What Do You Think About Nas New Album King's Disease?

Clocking in at 38 minutes, the 13-track LP follows 2018’s Nasir and hears production entirely handled by Hit-Boy. The esteemed New York rapper also enlists the help of Don Toliver, Big Sean, Charlie Wilson, Lil Durk and many more.

This collaborative effort with Hit-Boy is a long time coming, with Nas explaining that he and the producer have been trying to link up for years. Timing plays an important role in Nas’ creations, and it sounds like everything fell into place for King’s Disease.

Was "Belly" DMX and Nas Best Played Movie

 

Since his debut, DMX has released seven studio albums. He has been featured in films such as Belly, Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 the Grave and Last Hour. In 2006, he starred in the reality television series DMX: Soul of a Man, which was primarily aired on the BET cable television network.

I enjoyed the movie Belly myself. I felt it was a great inspiration to the streets of America today.