Nas Teases New Music & Voices Disgust Over Current State of Music Industry: ‘We Gotta Take a Stand as One’

Nas, the Queensbridge rap legend, has expressed his concerns over the current state of the music industry and the genre's decline. In an Instagram post, Nas reminisced about the genre's roots, from the Mississippi Delta to New Orleans to New York, and lamented the loss of influential figures, like Robert Johnson, whose grave remains undiscovered.

The 53-year-old artist argued that the music industry often overlooks its foundational luminaries and fails to compensate them adequately. Nas called for a stand and emphasized the importance of unity, stating, "We gotta take a stand as one." He aims to celebrate the music's roots and pillars in his upcoming project. Fat Joe, AZ, and DJ Premier among others praised Nas for his bold statement.

Nas' last studio album featured a collaboration with DJ Premier, which reached No. 5 on the Billboard Top Rap Albums chart.