But to see Nas operating at full capacity, check out the video for his recent banger "The Don" below. The clip, directed by Aristotle, presents Nas in top-speed pimp mode, acting like New York ...

Life is damn good for Nas right now. The Queensbridge rapper ... the natural born lyricist performed “The Don” and “Nasty” with backing from a live band (Z) and with DJ Green Lantern ...

Nasty Nas is still a rebel to America—even at age 38. Divorce, fatherhood, financial drama, rap wars— he's been through it all. And he hasn't sounded this fresh since Illmatic. This feature ...

"I don't know how to start this s**t, yo – now." Nas knew exactly how to start it. Rappers; I monkey flip 'em with the funky rhythm Everybody ran over toward the boom box, demanding a rewind.

And I don’t say that lightly ... ascended into my list of personal favorite albums. Not only was Nas an otherworldly lyricist, but the beats — provided by DJ Premier, Pete Rock, LES, Q ...

While Nas deals with some baby mama drama today, he still manages to finally drop the video for “The Don.” Director Aristotle takes you on a visual trip through NYC while Nas drinks fine wine ...

If there's any take away from Nas’ video for "The Don" it's that he feels full ownership of the prestigious title he's bestowed upon himself. See: Chauffeured rides over the Queensborough Bridge ...