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20 of the Best Lyrics From Nas’ ‘Nasir’ Album

If you're a fan of top-notch hip-hop lyricism, chances are Nas is your guy. The legendary rapper has been providing sterling stories and perfect verses for more than 25 years, dating back to his show-stealing appearance on Main Source's "Live at the Barbecue" in 1991. And here he is in 2018, continuing to drop wisdom in 16-bar bites. He's taken a long hiatus since his last album, 2012's critically acclaimed Life Is Good, but the self-proclaimed thug poet returns with Nasir, a seven-track album produced entirely by Kanye West.

Word of Nas' 11th solo studio album has been buzzing since 2016, when he dropped the alluringly titled "Nas Album Done" on DJ Khaled's Major Key album. Yet two years passed without any full-length project from God's Son. In April, Kanye West took to Twitter to announce that he'd teamed with Nas to produce his next project—one of five albums that he'd pilot and release throughout May and June. Kanye and Nas have a long, if sporadic, working history. But to hear the two music minds cook up a full project was nearly unimaginable.

Released on Friday, Nasir continues Nas' tradition of delivering topically diverse lyrical spills over potent production. The album is the product of a small ensemble of talent, including appearances by Puff Daddy, Kanye West, The-Dream, Tony Williams and G.O.O.D. Music's rising star 070 Shake. However, Nas' words remain the driving force.

After spending the weekend unpacking Nas' latest, XXL compiled 20 of the best lyrics from Nasir that speak to Nas' wizardry and excellence with words.

  • "Not For Radio"

    Nas Featuring Puff Daddy and 070 Shake

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    Escobar season begins Black Kemet gods, black Egyptian gods Summoned from heaven, blessed, dressed in only Goyard Homie go hard like stole and rob it in a stolen car Shoot the ballot box, no voter cards, they all are frauds Senegal's finest, minerals, diamonds The earth is cursed but I survive many climates Calm and thoroughly, they try to Hyman Roth me John Fitzgerald me, the industry never bought me Fear will make you reveal who you really are Feel me y'all? Be solid, your foes hold you in ill regard This ain't knowledge, this is not intense For honored men, women too Us who can see the same thing but have a different view All is somethin', frontin', niggas knew you from your past Got all kinds of guys sayin' we go way back And who y'all comparing me to is nonsense Show gratitude in the presence of dominance I think they scared of us, yeah I think they scared of us I think they scared of us, yeah I think they scared To Catholics, Moors and Masons John Hanson was not the first black pres to make it Abe Lincoln did not free the enslaved Progress was made 'cause we forced the proclamation SWAT was created to stop the Panthers Glocks were created for murder enhancement For hunting men, circumstances Edgar Hoover was black Willie Lynch was a myth, Colombians created crack The government made stacks Reagan had Alzheimer's, that's true Fox News was started by a black dude, also true Convinced my experiences were meant to be Helps me navigate as they validate theyy treachery Felt established, fake as he smile, handshake questionable "Am I good?" he ask, thinkin', "But is he testin' you?" In my hood, fear does a few things Make you pussy, make you snitch Make irrational moves or even turn you to food I think they scared of us, yeah I think they sca

    Not Like Us

    2024 single by Kendrick Lamar

    This article is about the diss track by Kendrick Lamar. For other uses, see Not Like Us (disambiguation).

    "Not Like Us" is a diss track written and recorded by the American rapper Kendrick Lamar amidst his highly publicized feud with the Canadian rapper Drake. It broke multiple records on the streaming platform Spotify, and is tied with "Up, Up and Away" as the most-awarded song in Grammy history. With widespread acclaim from music critics and fans who feel it solidified Lamar's victory in his rap battle with Drake, many regard it as the best diss track in the feud and one of the greatest diss tracks of all time.

    Released on May 4, 2024, through Interscope Records, "Not Like Us" was Lamar's fifth installment in his series of diss tracks directed at Drake, premiering less than 20 hours after his previous single "Meet the Grahams". Primarily produced by Mustard, with additional work from Sounwave and Sean Momberger, "Not Like Us" is a hyphy-influenced West Coast hip-hop song composed of a prominent bassline with lively strings and finger snaps. Lyrically, it continues the themes first introduced in "Meet the Grahams" by doubling down on allegations of Drake's pedophilia and sexual misconduct, while also criticizing his cultural identity and relationships with artists based in Atlanta, Georgia.

    "Not Like Us" peaked atop in nine countries: Australia, Canada, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Lamar first performed "Not Like Us" during The Pop Out: Ken & Friends held on Juneteenth, where he played the track five consecutive times. He would perform the song again when he headlined the Super Bowl LIXhalftime show. An accompanying music video, directed by Dave Free and Lamar, was released on American Independence Day. "Not Like Us" swept all five of its Grammy nominations at the 67th ceremony: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Bes

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