15 Reasons Why Nas is the Greatest

When I was in college in West Virginia, I could sort almost all my friends into two buckets: Team Nas and Team Jay Z. (Hey, there wasn't much to do in West Virginia.) I wasn't a Nas fan; I was a Nas Stan. I had Esco's posters, bought every album (yes, even Nastradamus), and knew every word of every song on Illmatic.

As Nas turns 42 today, let's celebrate the life of a great hip-hop poet. Check out my favorite Nas songs and 15 reasons why I think he's the G.O.A.T.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us 15 Reasons Why Nas is the Greatest When I was in college in West Virginia, I could sort almost all my friends into two buckets: Team Nas and Team Jay Z. (Hey, there wasn't much to do in West Virginia.) I wasn't a Nas fan; I was a Nas Stan. I had Esco's posters, bought every album (yes, even Nastradamus), and knew every word of every song on Illmatic. As Nas turns 42 today, let's celebrate the life of a great hip-hop poet. Check out my favorite Nas songs and 15 reasons why I think he's the G.O.A.T. Henry Adaso Rap/Hip-Hop Expert 15 Reasons Nas is the Greatest Rapper of All Time   Who is the greatest rapper of all time? Queensbridge MC Nas has my vote. Here are 15 reasons why I consider Nas to be the greatest rapper of all time. READ NOW The 25 Greatest Nas Songs   Nas' catalog runneth over with street anthems, cinematic flair, conceptual prowess and poetic sorcery. These are his 25 greatest songs ever. READ NOW Jay Z vs. Nas: The Real Story Behind the Feud   Backtrack to an earlier time when Jay Z and Nas vied for New York supremacy in one of the greatest hip-hop battles of all time. READ NOW The Greatest Hip-Hop Album of All Time   In the place where streets are "jet-black," the quest for survival and the pervasive paranoia make up one starless cloud that hovers over the Bridge. READ NOW Featured Articles • All about why Game of Thrones' Daenerys Targaryen is popular • 11 Movies Starring Comedians That the Critics Hated • Our Top 10 Picks for the Best Sitcoms From the '00s • 'Roseanne' Stars: Where Are They Now? • Why Does Yoda Speak Backwards? • Cancelled Cartoons that were Gone Too Soon • 11 Movies Based on SNL Sketches, for Better or Worse • Learn How to Curse in the Star Wars Universe Advertisement About Rap/Hip-Hop  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Rap/Hip-Hop newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.