A Classical Artist Who Was Never Classically Trained ft. Nas | Renaissance Man with Jalen Rose

Legendary emcee and entrepreneur, Nas stops by the podcast to talk to Jalen about his new album “King’s Disease”, how he got into the world of investing, and how he’s been able to stay true to himself over his long career. Also, Jalen encourages listeners to educate themselves on something new during quarantine.
#Nas #JalenRose #RennaisanceMan
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[@stefonwoodruff9369]

NAS is a mans MAN... his music has saved me in a lot of different ways. Salute to a KING 💯

[@JohnDoe-hi6sy]

Big facts! And he inspired me to improve my vocabulary in my teens!🤘💯

[@mobetta2092]

Definitely. I was a senior in high school nearly the same age as Nas when Illmatic dropped and was sold the moment I heard “The World Is Yours.” The jazz production with the word play was mind blowing and he was dolo. I’ve yet to hear any man not respect homie. (Only Pac but even that was short lived because even PAC’s side said he respected Nas).

[@spenser6353]

nas always been one of the smartest brothers

[@Shysta30]

The greatest of all time 🐐 King Esco

[@KingTateGreene]

Nas is spiritually thriving. He looks younger now, more vibrant, ascended of sorts. Amazing!

[@JohnDoe-hi6sy]

Watch this...

[@thenopasslook]

Love that Nas gave respect to the pioneers before him. That’s becoming a lost element in hip hop nowadays. We gotta give flowers to the pioneers while they’re still here.

[@2KILLAVILLE]

He always does..Especially to G.Rap, Krs, Rakim, Slick Rick & Chuck D

[@ugoa.k.atbonenwaogazi591]

That was why he smoked J in Either...for disrespecting Biggy

[@mistahj218]

Nas puts rap to shame now days. East coast rap is where it is! Word!

[@tatertots0046]

The only ones really doin it in the new generation is Russ and Benny The Butcher

[@tatertots0046]

@Talim Palomino I guess it depends on what you consider this generation I was talking last 5 years. Kendrick is corny to me but Cole is in my top 10 of all time

[@Bigdaddy-nh7mb]

You think nas ever gets tired of being complimented ... he a humble Person! It’s almost like he cringed when they give him props lol... freaking legend

[@dymegee]

Jalen is a true Nas fan, and this has to be the best Nas interview

[@DaboooogA]

So humble, while being literally the best to ever do it

[@Dagaleeoromo]

His humbleness is part of what makes him GREAT not just talented, love that

[@LadyLibra8791]

Neither one of these guys have aged 😊❤️

[@handeezyspeakseasy398]

Jalen Rose .... Best interviewer ever for Nas he should be his traveling interviewer any more interviews should go thru Jalen 💯🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@terrell7313]

Met Nas at sweetchick in LA 2 years ago, such a humble dude. Respect to the goat

[@celestinemeyers4326]

Nas is definitely a treat just like when Denzel Washington do a movie it's a treat I appreciate the 2 Kings two of the purest men in entertainment.

[@hlalelemokenela349]

I think you just explained it 100%, Denzel is Nas, Nas is Danzel, Kings!!

[@thdoom81]

@@hlalelemokenela349 no shaka zlulu is the real king

[@darakfawaraalah8819]

Nas is a lane by his self!!!

[@mobetta2092]

Yea he is. The man never has done too much as far as trying too hard. Always has been laid back despite having the accolades to be boastful.

[@gritty25]

Best Nas interview of the year

[@AngelRivera-bs7uf]

Nas is one of the GOATS !!! This man is a lyrical genius ! PS , Nas doesn’t age one bit ! He looks the same as his picture on the “ It Was Written “ album in 1996 !

[@henryedwards8221]

DONT Wait until he's dead! One of the greatest if not the greatest! Only to 2PAC my brother, you taught me alot.

[@thehamburgerler3626]

That's right bro. Give'em there flowers while they here.

[@tatertots0046]

Top 4: Wayne - B.I.G. - Nas - 50

[@mikelarteta9531]

@@tatertots0046 mans said 50 cent top 4 all time😂😂😂

[@morm2173]

Its unbelievable how young he looks for his age

[@Raydensheraj]

The greatest storyteller. Can flex EVERY STYLE of flow, freestyles like the oldskool, had multiple Platinum records, has one of the greatest Rap classics, one of the greatest diss records...and outgrew the music business thru using his money intelligent...this man is a role model for ANY young man out there.

[@leeanthonys81]

Major facts! 💯✊🏾

[@NonPlus_DAPS]

Nas be on that Alkaline water

[@thegreatone6272]

Dude look 30 lol. No cap.

[@musement7446]

Im about to drink it lol.. cuz of him ☝🏾

[@siphiwendlovu9858]

Alkaline water, berries and lemon grass, Dude looking fresh. So guys cut out the richmans diet that causes diseases

[@unfilteredthoughts2004]

Thr greatness of Nas is really how humble this legend is. To me besides all the incredible things he has done its how himble he is that show me just how great he is. Much love the a hero of mines and thank you Jalen for show the love and respect and providing us with this classic interview between two awesome brothers.

[@judahscattered4corners757]

Born and raised on the west coast Cali forever but Nas has always been my dude. I can't remember how many times I popped my Nas tapes in my Walkman in Highschool. Nas needs to be heavily marketed to the world because of the message he has.

[@saifhasan4481]

And that's why Nas is one of my favourite artists and no.1 in my top ten Mcs. Role model Hero My Idol My homie

[@allyouget4960]

Nas literally going into his second child hood!! He hasn't aged. It's like he's reversing it!!

[@shuronmckinney4883]

Facts

[@jermaineferguson2558]

Hair dye 💯

[@allyouget4960]

@@jermaineferguson2558 stop the hate. It's all in his face, his skin etc

[@jermaineferguson2558]

@@allyouget4960 im not hating, im the biggest nas fan since day one, and i have met him twice, so stop saying im hating, he using hair dye, im just stating facts, dont be so fast to judge, peace and love

[@realdeal139]

Sniffing that yay

[@hopeneverdies1]

Nas skin. Just beautiful

[@positivej1]

Jalen did an amazing Job interviewing Nas! They have a respectful chemistry that works.

[@tyshelley9764]

Nasir Jones = THE 🐐👑

[@munneypte4511]

King's Disease is still AOTY

[@PragmaticProminence]

Ele

[@georgehoustonofficial]

Nas is the true goat but ELE2 is the album of the year.

[@BtrDaze]

Benny

[@TheDesciple30]

Agreed although ELE 2 is a classic!!

[@tatertots0046]

@@georgehoustonofficial Chomp by Russ. The most potent 5 song EP you will ever hear got features from Crooked I, Busta Rhymes, AbSoul, Benny The Butcher and Black Thought

[@angelamann4899]

This man is just so beautiful

[@d.shereelife377]

Without even trying

[@ismailnyc6004]

“Nas escobar moving all ya weak productions”- eye of an eye - RIP Bandana P!

[@Bigdaddy-nh7mb]

One of nas best verses

[@truthseeker8671]

A drug dealers dream...

[@raydavis2579]

Yall look like brothers or cousins..both dem hairlines crisp AF 👌 great interview

[@colelamar5136]

Hairlines don't decide if people are related lol.

[@drewstiakakis8630]

I respect and appreciate both of them...their mindsets integrity, genuine spirits, go getters entertaining intellect nd all about personal growth in life...being mindful of other people...enjoyed the interview

[@kc7131]

Shout out to Jalen and Nas! Have to save this and watch it again...

[@wildtrini4469]

Peace KINGS, fantastic interview,,💪💪💪💪💪✌

[@bobombala463]

ESCO NAS! The bestest Lyricist! 🙌🏿✊🏾👍🏿

[@tbohfela]

Our inspiration. Nas

[@BriaAlyssa]

Nas is so fine😍

[@immanmabaso9819]

The biggest African in the diaspora in America big nas fan from South Africa and I love his music no artist write like him he is very special

[@chynaa369]

King Nasir Joones You Are One Of A KIND, WITH A HEART OF GOLD

[@KotaManifest]

This a great interview by Jalen, he knows his stuff. Shoutout to Esco the GOAT!

[@nicolewatson2032]

I love Nas. This man never ages.

[@Kyng704]

Nas has no intentions of getting old. I thought we were brothers, I thought we would do this together bro.

[@antwananthony4731]

Crescent moon kings 👑✊🏿

[@onimyzfeb3]

Nas u are just too amazing, u r always making sense. You inspire me a lot. I can listen to you talk to me all day. ❤ from Nigeria

[@ojurongbetemitopemathias1030]

imagine dropping 3 albums and an ep afterwards... this man is the definition of when you think imma quit i was just starting my 2nd phase

[@jermainetucker6001]

This was one of the greatest interviews ever ✌🏾 to Nas and Jalen 👏🏾

[@aaronearl56]

2 Kings 👑👑✊🏾

[@kwabenotate9955]

G.O.A.T

[@JohnDoe-hi6sy]

If anybody knows Jalen Rose from the Fab 5 and former star player with handle, from Indiana Pacer's is a big Hip Hop fan! J Rose, been dope! Interviewing, God's Son!💯

[@jermainetucker6001]

Nas is a legend a true lyricist!! 🎤👊🏾

[@summerlyric506]

Enjoyed the entire interview. Love them both. Jalen I'm supporting your podcast 100%. Will be binge watching. 🎯♥️💪🏾

[@SkumanSeth]

Thank you King Nasir for recognizing afrika, South Africa in particular, the goat himself Nastradamas, appreciate him long time

[@Holason89]

Yeah, only if he knows about South Africans Xenophobia behavior. Why do y'all hate other Africans when the people you all should be mad at is the white people that oppress you economically even till now.

[@excobawiznashawn9815]

Nice Interview...

[@williamrose5991]

Awesome interview by my brother Jalen with the same last name with my favorite Hip Hop artist,I absolutely loved and enjoyed it !!!!

[@dwyneworld9645]

Nas King of NYC!!!

[@sanmigueltv]

That’s the man right there. Queens representative.

[@ugoa.k.atbonenwaogazi591]

Am just her to give likes to all the comments... for the love I have for this man right here wordup GOAT

[@GoofyFootersRule]

Jalen 73'. Nas 73 Jalen gifted southpaw To gifted humans

[@raisinbigdaddykane9723]

Two, too.

[@tn5671]

GOAT lyricist

[@jasonscott6659]

Two brothers who I respect having an intelligent conversation...💯

[@VeganChoiceFoods]

so true you always and keep learning from nas ... i know i can, is the first black history song ever of all time

[@codywankanobi2100]

You might want to check out some KRS One

[@jsmidash]

You should definitely listen BDP

[@papasmurf9484]

Even before KRS check James Brown I’m black and I’m proud

[@codywankanobi2100]

@@papasmurf9484 okay you're getting off topic

[@arthurrobinson4644]

I'm just respect than the fact that Nas made the transition to a businessman and entrepreneur I should say so that's one of the things that make me kind of happy to see in this guy evolvd University for music right into the world on business so then entrepreneurship big shout outs man that's what it's about so yeah you always can put him in that category with all the rest of them he was already a grade MC he just needed that other partners portfolio to evolve

[@alisterelite9518]

I was the first in Detroit to hear nas they passed me that tape personally back in 91 in nyc wasn’t no one else from the D there ! And I know Jay personally

[@d.shereelife377]

What did you think when you first heard him?

[@mrGriffey]

SO!

[@alisterelite9518]

@@mrGriffey that’s what a lame who always the last to do it and copy off other ppl would say

[@joeljoseph2028]

@@mrGriffey lame

[@jamilyahjean-philippe1335]

Nice interview!!🤴 NAS is classical!

[@TheDesciple30]

Classic interview with two legends!!!

[@tayronduenas8544]

The greatest of all time. Nas. Queens all day every day.

[@DalenaLWhite]

Great Interview BOTH of Y’all ✊🏽

[@Maal7432]

Wow. Nas is the GOAT!

[@popi2971]

When the vampire interviewed the vampire

[@jessejoseph374]

look how young nas look amazing

[@australium7374]

47 year old going 20

[@casteltheghettomonk4392]

Nas is half man half amazing 🐐🤩

[@rich5513]

Great interview 2 legends salute

[@mets831]

Two of the greatest in clean haircuts history

[@OmarScruggs]

Nas was about to check out when Jalen brought up Ether & Takeover. He hate talking about that

[@georgehoustonofficial]

I know I hate that Nas gets pussified about ether. If he ever performed that live I would pay 2000 for tickets.

[@CreativeLaelAsif]

George Houston u know he has tho right...But I think he acts like that because he a Virgo and he stepped out of his character to do that and since then him and Jay made peace so I understand

[@kelvinboyd4847]

Yooo when i heard represent , represent he was my guy after that way back i used to tell fellas he the guy 4reAl

[@OmarScruggs]

@@georgehoustonofficial he has done it live back then. Its on youtube

[@australium7374]

I mean when he talks about stuff like that, he’s had the run around for many years.

[@12emcmillan]

Nice Interview 💖

[@kattsplosion]

Nasty Nas hairline is truly the goat 🐐!!! like frfr!

[@richieedwards4133]

Shout out to jalen rose. Great interview questions ranged from two homies politicing, to a business meeting amongst two head of the states.

[@mekgwalechesa]

Forever my goat

[@_IsrealPerez]

lets be real we all love jay but nas the greatest

[@d.shereelife377]

Def levels to it... Nas sets the bar

[@antoniohoward981]

@@d.shereelife377 Nas raised him.

[@d.shereelife377]

@@antoniohoward981 😂...if you know ..you know...

[@Christopher._M]

Nas been in many interviews lately.

[@Christopher._M]

@Jonathan Coleman which one? The one he released like a month ago or another one that is still unreleased?

[@d.shereelife377]

He's gonna release another lost tapes and supposed to do a album with a.z... Kings disease set the bar

[@Christopher._M]

@@d.shereelife377 finally! Him and AZ could have benn the best duo of all time. I have been waiting on a joint album.

[@tratney]

enjoyed

[@idolgray]

Esco and Jalen go way back...1992. Jalen from Detroit. Nas midwest fans GO HARD.

[@adamflores5851]

So sincere like Nas first name

[@toyiadilisio8140]

NAS , IS THE GOAT . NO OTHER WORDS NEEDED ☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@rodneyreaves2737]

Amazing Interview

[@menthosonthegoghst]

Thank you!

[@Vinylstar_]

Nas is amazing!😍

[@TheBronzeSage]

Best Nas interview since after Stillmatic dropped. 2002 was peak Queens Nas.

[@roybey685]

Nas the KING OF NY

[@gingerlime5077]

impressive catalog of work

[@RaulRuiz-qx2pz]

The best of the best. The man Nas

[@phakamanisithole9058]

Much love from South Africa

[@kimanidmx]

Nas out here looking 27 & I'm way younger legend

[@JohnDoe-hi6sy]

😂

[@richardasante3815]

Nas is for everyone you can not hate this man.

[@ShadStu804]

ESCO!

[@sunugal5317]

My favorite mc🇸🇳

[@RamonAcosta191]

"Biggie's Ready to Die album came out several months after Illmatic, and Biggie was crowned king of New York in the popular culture of Hip Hop heads, Ready to Die unfairly over-shadowed Illmatic, which is truly a classic album. Though they were quite distinct artists, they innovated in analogous ways. Biggie merged language that was high and low, vernacular and vocabulary words, in a way that sounded natural. He did this with a sophisticated understanding of the patterns of black language. When a different or unusual word or phrase could be introduced while still maintaining the aesthetics of black language, he inserted it. NaS, in contrast, merged concepts that were high and low, vernacular and metaphysical, in a manner that was whole rather than pieced together, thus presenting a complex that is unusual in any music outside of jazz. What Biggie started to do with language in 1994, NaS had already begun to do with ideas on Illmatic. He carries us through the "Righteous steps" of the cosmic, oceanic, and literal dimensions of his person. He transcends." - Imany Perry (Born To Use Mics)

[@antonioridah172]

Definitely in my top 5

[@newyorktimes21]

nas is the goat

[@draday7793]

N.A.S 🐐 period!!!!!!!

[@stansmith6248]

One of the Greatest...