BECOMING: Nas - Part 1 [HD]

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From the producers of HALF NELSON, BLUE VALENTINE and ESPN'S THE LIFE comes BECOMING; an interview series that uncovers what successful actors, musicians, chefs, athletes and others, did to get to be leaders in their industries. Johnny Knoxville, Chris Evans, Nas and Arian Foster are among many to star in this series where we learn what life was like leading up to success, which moments made the difference in achieving it, the mistakes and resulting pitfalls experienced, and the people who helped guide them along the way.
Watch Nas as he prepares for his Rock the Bells show. Follow him on Twitter at / nas
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[@cbwavy]

"Broken glass all over the ground everywhere you look. It would sparkle in the sun like diamonds in the street. Somehow that became just the normal gravel that you learn to walk on." So deep and he dropped it so nonchalantly

[@cbwavy]

Nas is seriously one of the greatest. He is definitely one of the most under appreciated rappers of all time. Can't believe he has zero Grammys. It's a crying shame

[@discoslice2205]

Fuck u mean??? NAS IS GLOBALLY APPRECIATED RESPECTED REVERED WORSHIPED BY ALL MC'S AND HIP HOP HEADZ...

[@swarthysoul]

@@discoslice2205 facts

[@sharieffahmad4124]

If 2pac ,& Nas would've been able to record a few tracks maybe even an album together that would've been one of the illest occurrences in hiphop.

[@truestdude]

Agreed

[@brycegreenbay]

Sharieff Ahmad but they wouldn't because Pac had beef with him. NaS didn't really care about it

[@brittneybutler4441]

True!!:))

[@Boston02170]

"My era was about breaking it down to what's real. It wasn't about the star, it was about the man." Pretty much that statement alone is what separates him from the rest.

[@carladenise8945]

Nas is so humble. I ❤ him. 😊

[@iam_domoo]

No doubt illmatic is the greatest but he has way more greater albums in my perspective I could go on I love him 💕😭

[@sohimashah5098]

When he describes queens bridge it’s so thoughtful of everyone around him. No bragging, no ego, as we know him. Doin it through righteous steps....NAS!

[@Dabigmothertrucker]

Sohima Shah your ig ?

[@YSuniverse856]

1:59 nas is so tired of talking about Illmatic even in 2012

[@suledrake]

I love love love that Nas is showing respect to Super Cat the Don Dada with that t shirt and his song The Don. He is one of the greatest dancehall deejays of all. When Nas first got signed to Columbia Records, which was Cat's label, back in the early 90s he used to go on promo tours and open for him. I wish Nas would get Super Cat out of retirement.

[@CCLASSMUZIC]

Nas is a legend.

[@ronaldedwards1022]

This dude does not age... Rap God Nasir Jones!!..

[@donarturka8402]

Best ever!!! One and only!!!

[@trejaay3489]

Dude hasn’t aged a bit. Pure Legend. 🙌🏾

[@jamilyahjean-philippe1335]

NAS so happy your dreams came true. It matches just who you are. You are the truth! 🤴😎❤️

[@jermainetucker6001]

Nas is a legend 💯👊🏾

[@musement7446]

Only white people say illmatic his best work and its only because the impact it had on us at one point but nas made way more classic albums than that..

[@dhamp564]

Nasty Nas

[@rudyrey24r]

NAS IS THE TRUTH!!.... G.O.A.T... THE ILLEST TO EVER DO IT... FROM ILLMATICC TO LIFE IS GOOD!!... LEGENDARY

[@chrismirque8136]

Rawest dude alive he always keeps it real

[@lawsondraper961]

Don Dada!!! NAS!!!

[@ProlificPops]

G.o.A.T.

[@TerryCarter]

Word up!

[@JayAlizayBeats]

nas is definitely a major piece of the puzzle

[@5godzilla]

Nas is the best period.

[@danskizaman]

Nas and big L are the greatest

[@NCstuffHG06]

Im in love

[@diddisdiddat]

Nas is the greatest...

[@willydogg1440]

big respect for nas and his bro for making this documentary much appreciated keep smashing it Nas

[@gucciGH]

Feel U Nas

[@C.J.M]

Nas = Legend

[@bolder2009]

Best story teller - Slick Rick and Nas

[@refiloenyalungu7007]

Nas the Greatest...

[@ape0n3]

i pray nas doesnt retire

[@Totalpwn123]

Word is bond.

[@GangstaBoy9312]

nas is hip hop

[@hiphopismydrug1]

Nas is the GOAT

[@HipHop_187]

Nas is the best rapper of all time

[@graj5909]

NAS the G.O.A.T.

[@raypanka4114]

GREATEST OF ALL..STILL

[@SonniBlack180]

...my idol

[@IamLolaGrace]

I LOOOOVE this interview! Especially the tail end of it. Love me some Naaaaas!!!!

[@B01000010XBOX]

NAS THE BEST

[@mulattopromoter]

Bassist Dustin Moore aka Neon Phoenix is the Music Director for Nas Life is Good tour. Helping Nas to bring you the best music possible. Check out his band at iBelieveInZ

[@kenneshiadrummer6882]

I will give this man my whole 💗💗💗💗💗

[@Antonio_fla]

This interview is so epic it gives me the chills

[@riduculous]

Half man half amazing.

[@lovedichoreo1529]

the super cat reference...classic

[@dtswllms]

REALEST MC EVER

[@aec111100]

0:39 the secret to Nas clean fade.

[@kukulisl]

Naaaaaasty Naaaaaas

[@Singh98798]

Reason I listen to rap

[@MoneyMitch91]

Nas is HIP HOP..great video pls post pt 2 soon!!!

[@1mR1CHbtch]

This "BECOMING" series is fantastic. Thank you!

[@gokussj5702]

Greatest

[@TheSkyyhighTv]

I Love Nas!!!!!

[@swooshhead]

The best to ever do it.

[@Missbeauty79]

The man just doesn't seem to age! Damn Nas what you using....gimme some LOL

[@iysisrose]

*NaS = G.O.A.T !!!*

[@chodb]

I only recently found out about the Becomingseries, its quite an interesting take. Don't mean to sound greedy but when are you guys posting part 2. Nice to see NS getting some props finally from people who are not just old Hip Hop head artists for a change.

[@tbohfela]

Nas All Day...Nas All Year....Nas All Generation...Best Ever

[@plasticsink37]

most definitely!!

[@suledrake]

He keeps them ironed, always.

[@tharaml]

keep it on man! no need to apologize.

[@v1ent]

Nas seriously did change the face of rap so much so that so called rap now is complete garbage no one can match to his standard he is simply one of the greatest

[@kobe24mvp81]

Nas was never the one to hop on super nice beats since It Was Written IMO, but Life is Good came with beats and Nas never lacks on lyrics. LEGEND!

[@jonneye]

So good

[@jflabella11]

this is dope.

[@mrcrackdonald_1]

Nas and Big L on a track would the shit

[@seclorumordo9858]

I know Nas is a beast on the mic

[@TheRealMoMoneyEnt]

the BEST rapper alive

[@respectmypretty]

Can ya'll just do a whole series on Nas? lol

[@GWhizzJhangaPakato]

Esco lets go

[@TheHiphophead95]

3:52... THAT BETTER NOT COME TRUE!

[@chodb]

Pack has a strong shout for the poet category though.

[@bolder2009]

1.) Nas 2.) Rakim 3.) Slick Rick

[@TheMessiahKOI]

Where is PT 2 ??? Please post ASAP!!!!!!!!

[@XxPurEEv1LxX]

my name is nasir jones.. i make music, hiphop music. nuff said

[@whyeesha7]

oh my god the captions

[@king40796]

I fuckin love this guy

[@ceriumm]

a part of rap? more like the goat. [my opinion]

[@melanzligga7057]

You mean the truth universally acknowledged.

[@kelvintang321]

hi

[@deannagreen2006]

Nasir Jones I WANT YOUR T-SHIRT BOY YOU ARE A RAP ICON I LIKE YOUR CALM DEMEANOR BABY AND YOUR RAP HIP HOP MUSIC IS HOT .3/1/20.

[@brentbare3698]

Nas is my 2nd favorite rapper after Notorious B.I.G

[@donmopao]

1st

[@homeylu]

For example in the lyrics to Eric B for President, Ra writes..I came in the door...before...no more (AAA) bitin' me, and fightin' me, and invitin' me..(BBB)....I can go on, but I taught his style in University, and trust me, it's very complicated.

[@450Flamezz]

Nas is the g.o.a.t. point blank no need to argue it there's no mc that lyrically can hold a candle. Nas has inspired many artist including me with my music. Im an up&coming artist that takes hip hop seriously, if your a fan of lyrical content check me out SALUTE

[@shaunherm5816]

My man all da......y we coincide

[@TeeViz]

Part 2? GREATEST RAPPER ALIVE. Rakim (even though he sometimes raps) is the greatest rapper OF ALL TIME. Try and argue me on that...

[@oldnbaschool]

need with J.Cole Thumbs Up!

[@homeylu]

I am a rapologists, and I will break down the top rappers according to their style: Best lyricist~Nas; Best to kick knowledge~KRS1, Most Poetic~Rakim, Deepest~Tupac; Best metaphors~Biggie; Best Story teller~Eminem, Most articulate~T.I., and in that order!!

[@REALHIPHOPREVOLUTION]

HHR!

[@MindzEnt]

Nas is looking kinda skinny, also every NAS interview with a white guy seems exactly the same, same questions, same Illmatic questions same everything. Man they're way too cautious with these interviews, the white dudes at least.

[@ProfessorCDO]

I rarely hear the making of It Was Written, the making of God's Son, or at least Stillmatic. It does insult Nas a little for his contribution with LONGEVITY in the rap game. I LOVE Illmatic, but man doesn't anyone get tired of Nas explaining the same damn thing?? Makes me feel a little sorry for Nas.

[@MindzEnt]

Exactly, NAS has made dope music that's not on Illmatic. I think alot of it is interviewers that don't know shit, search Google for NAS and get the most generic information about him.

[@NotDouahou]

He made like 10 or more albums and guys alway asking about Illmatic. I really personally dont think that Illmatic is the best album he ever did.

[@ProfessorCDO]

***** he's been asked that before 2014 (his 20th) constantly...now that the documentary is out (which I loved), no one can ask shit about it.

[@seathegold6291]

Yummy®™ Nas

[@xohelomusic]

1)Rakim 2) Nas .

[@wisexrob7824]

freedom or jail?

[@user-oj5fc9rc1j]

A baby's bein born

[@mnwctid]

You guys asking why he doesn't age look at his dad olu Dara he just has good jeans

[@niggato23]

Black Don't Crack

[@FrederikLubech]

I'd say the same, but the best storyteller must be Slick Rick

[@xohelomusic]

Nah bro, the God will always be the god ...But i may agree with you on Slick Rick tho

[@chodb]

Really Rakim best Poet? Em best Story Teller? More like Best Poet Nas, Story teller would be between Nas and Pac easy. Best Lyricist- Ra/Ns take your pick. Best Metaphors- Biggie, that's on point on your list. Most articulate-TI? Nah maybe Common or Lupe Best to kick knowledge- you're on point on that (KRS1 definitely)

[@jabari]

Really enjoy this series, you guys are doing awesome work! I'm subscribed! Check out my documentary series if you can!

[@aliciaparkes2526]

#INTERNETEXPLORER

[@pockahantis]

#VirgoMan

[@BeeNJaMiN915]

What's your point?

[@pockahantislee2590]

***** -Just what it is! #VirgoMan

[@pockahantislee2590]

I did the hash tag #VirgoMan because it fits him (Nas) to a T- Even he said so. While watching this documentary, his (Virgo) personality comes out.....

[@BeeNJaMiN915]

pockahantis lee I have a feeling you're a virgo.

[@pockahantislee2590]

***** -nah