Nas Gets His Flowers After First Grammy Performance

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LAS VEGAS, NV - Nas returned to the Grammys stage on Sunday night (April 3), almost exactly a year after winning his first Grammy award for 2020’s King’s Disease. Inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, his legendary career deservedly basked in the spotlight.
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#NAS #GRAMMYS2022

[@calebhenderson6507]

Nas is beyond the grammys. There should be something bigger if there is

[@victorosong132]

True, I've always believed that it doesn't matter whether Nas gets a Grammy or not, he's still dope with his lyrics.

[@ducatarina]

That stupid crowd didn't deserves NaS, WTF Irrelevant I hate Grammys, how they forgot Lloyd Banks COTI best rap álbum

[@kg3658]

It's amazing to see a legend like Nas still easily top tier in the game.

[@HK00088]

Dmx deserved it

[@abhinandm9538]

Appreciate this man while you can... Nas = 🐐🐐🐐

[@ordinaryextraordinarybrotha]

Nas is one of the greatest not many MCS can match him

[@RobsSHiT]

Overrated

[@wacko37]

@@RobsSHiT I don't say overrated he is overpriced ..

[@RobsSHiT]

@@wacko37 I agree with that too

[@adamandeveaae8406]

@@RobsSHiT lol you're drunk

[@radarinfinite1032]

@@RobsSHiT interesting take? Why is he overrated to you? Who is better and what's your top 5 DOA?

[@DerrickChainey]

King's Disease II should have definitely taken home a Grammy. Way better than the first King's Disease in my opinion and I'm sure likely better than the others nominated.

[@nightcedargarden]

Agreed bro

[@Therealstizz]

Definitely should have won. I heard Tyler’s album. It’s ok, but it ain’t better than kd2. Not at all.

[@damcAfrica]

I'm still conflicted about which I like better 🤣 Thats pure testament to how incredible this guy is...... thee follow up to the grammy winning album is dabatably better!! KD2 IS CRAZY DOPE!!

[@edwinmunguti3536]

Nas is Rare one..one of the greatest ever do it🙌

[@najinaji182]

I’m 22 so there’s a gap between when he came out and how I know his music now . It’s crazy to know and see how this man can evolve with any generation, put out constant hits ,and yet only win one Grammy . This man has been in the game longer than I’ve been alive . Meanwhile those I’ve never heard of or produced a one hit wonder is taking gold

[@TheRealLeonardWashington]

What’s even more amazing is the fact that you’re 22 years old paying homage to Nas. Salute to you for that

[@yungcee321]

@@TheRealLeonardWashington im 28 & he's always been one of my favs

[@graciejones6922]

That’s Becuz he ain’t sell his soul

[@ransavage4194]

I was 10 when his second album came out. That to me made nas with “if I ruled the world” nas should of won best rap album in 1997 for “it was written”

[@TheRealLeonardWashington]

@@ransavage4194 yea it wasn’t even nominated smh. But imo out of the albums that were nominated, Pac should’ve won over Fugees The Score with All Eyes On Me. I think Pac got snubbed two years in a row. In 96 he should’ve won over naughty by nature’s poverty paradise with Me against the world. Poverty Paradise was a dope album but no way was it better than me against the world. Pac dealing with that case and getting shot hurt him tho. This is why I don’t put a lot of stock into the Grammys when it comes to the awards they give out

[@BrandonTheGreatest]

Nas should have at least 7 Grammy awards by now.

[@dedenyo998]

Nas has always been in 🐐 form. Y’all late to the party, take a💺 and witness greatness all over again.

[@DuckDodgers345]

"I carry the cross, if Virgin Mary had an abortion I'd still be carried in the chariot by stampeding horses Had to bring it back to New York I'm happy that the streets is back in New York For you rappers, I carry the cross". - Nas 😎🔥

[@Hunterese123]

One of the best Hooks to any song, Nas the goat

[@viz9667]

What a great hook!

[@mrmrsplummer3526]

Nas needs to make a jazz album with live music

[@lazaroclarkeii8994]

@Mr & Mrs Plummer- Nas Father is a Jazz Musician Olu Dara and Nas and his Jazz Musician father have done jazz collaborations in the past. Just an FYI

[@mrmrsplummer3526]

@@lazaroclarkeii8994 I know

[@mellitalksmovies]

Nas was so 🔥 best thing about this Grammys by far

[@MYnameIsANTONY]

NaS is one of my biggest inspiration he deserves all the recognition and more.

[@realhiphopsince1987]

9th and Nas on God's Stepson is still fiiiiire!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@wiseguy240Winston]

Nas the GOAT in my opinion, Cole and Kendrick even influenced by him.

[@RobsSHiT]

Overrated

[@mastervz4806]

You can’t go wrong having him up there. He definitely is one of the best.

[@iraford5788]

@@RobsSHiT Nas is definitely not overrated in any way shape or form anyone who's been doing what he does for almost 30 years definitely deserves the title of goat 🐐.

[@RobsSHiT]

@@iraford5788 your fucken high, nas is subpar. The most mild rapper of all time

[@Twanvictor]

Ask Nas who the goat he'd say PAC in a moment's notice no doubt about that

[@greendro6410]

Nas is the goat 🐐

[@n3utr0n3]

Nas should’ve won years ago no cap. The collab he did with Junior Gong for the song: Patience!! Big up youself Nasty Nas!! Still one of the best Master of Ceremony!!

[@mikeb3936]

I see all the rappers being nominated for the rock n roll HoF. Nas should've gotten first call.

[@cav65]

He's great but he stalled for some time until Hov saved his career with Takeover

[@mikeb3936]

@@cav65 He should be nominated for the music not popularity. No hip-hop artist has put out more quality material than Nas.

[@cav65]

@@mikeb3936 like I said he's "great".but there's younger artist who have huge followings and time is now ..when he was in his 20s maybe he put out too many knowledge songs ..

[@mikeb3936]

@@cav65 Clown what are you talking about. I was talking about the rock and roll hall of Fame. What does that have to do with young artist. Think about what you read for once.

[@cav65]

@@mikeb3936 clown ? You are lying about quality music..making garbage 🗑 with lil Nas x ..?? If you making music with gays make it good not trash..

[@skkkrtkobain]

Nas is the 🐐 Illmatic to now what a legacy

[@TheMichelex20]

I’m still crushing on him after all these years. But he is one of the greatest rappers of all time. Truly a legend.

[@samueloladelelayiwola2370]

Nas, performance was 🔥dope and the best never rest.💯💖🇳🇬

[@sinematic06]

People really take Nas for granted. Things he’s doing will never be duplicated but people try to ignore it

[@DarkshadowXD63]

6 min performance but a dub is a dub been the GOAT since Live at the Barbeque

[@DCJ9]

Nas is the greatest rapper in my opinion.

[@ovmediagroup5243]

It's crazy it took this long

[@feodiente9460]

Props to the Legend ...bout time Nas..💯

[@reakeithg]

😎Nas is still the best

[@Eddierath]

You know.. I really don't mind if these new kids don't like him (I actually like some of these kids).... But if the musicians they try to emulate look up to Nas , for me the case is closed right there.. ILLMATIC, will for ever be regarded as one of the SICKEST things to happen to hip hop from purity. It's like what Jordan did for basket ball.

[@vibedakid2176]

That Nas Performance is the greatest thing that Has ever happened to the Grammys😤😤😤🙅‍♂️

[@stephenkelly7413]

Well done nas 💚🙌

[@ptonfire1]

The grammys dont verify you. Your peers do. Period. Nice !!

[@denorvalparks6120]

There needs to be a Black Grammys where all the rappers old and new with great works should get those awards but who do they really matter to definitely not Black People even a Black Oscar where it would count on a scale of we did this ..... Nas is definitely 🔥 top 5 dead or alive....

[@viz9667]

Nas should have definitely won the grammy for KD2

[@canopaint2743]

CMIYGL was the only competition for KD2. From what I have heard, both were great. I think CMIYGL had an edge though when it comes to overall uniqueness and production. It was well deserved.

[@dhavalgosai2572]

If it was "Best lyrical rap album of the year" .

[@canopaint2743]

@@dhavalgosai2572 I guess, but it isn't based on only lyrics. It's the overall album. They take into account the production, theme, consistency, lyrics, everything. In this case, I think it makes sense that it was probably a close call between KD2 and CMIYGL. That album also had good lyrics. Listen to Wilshire, Corso, Manifesto, Hot Wind Blows, etc.

[@dhavalgosai2572]

@@canopaint2743 yup. well deserved.

[@yourfavoritecommentary5028]

I think it's wrong Nas was the only ones at the Grammys for best Rap Album. I loved Tyler's album, but no show no award should be a thing like at a job.

[@one-day-at-a-time4134]

What if he tested positive and was self isolating? Or a family member may be ill? You never know what others are going through...

[@yourfavoritecommentary5028]

@@one-day-at-a-time4134 He already said he was at another event so...

[@one-day-at-a-time4134]

@@yourfavoritecommentary5028 He said he was isolating?

[@yourfavoritecommentary5028]

@@one-day-at-a-time4134 You need to do your research better. 👍

[@one-day-at-a-time4134]

@@yourfavoritecommentary5028 Lol, research what? You are a cabbage haha 😂

[@altariqhouse9693]

Of course they will give it to jayz..Nas deserves a 100 Grammys from all the work he has done he is and will be the G.O.A.T

[@cav65]

Jay is hard worker Mc / Business mogal why not give it to him he revived Nas career with Takeover.

[@altariqhouse9693]

@@cav65 Nas is the G.O.A.T and I'm from Brooklyn

[@cav65]

@@altariqhouse9693 from where carol gardens ? ...bensonhurst ? Have a nice 1

[@altariqhouse9693]

@@cav65 pink housing projects Brownsville Brooklyn

[@cav65]

@@altariqhouse9693 disgrace on you betren

[@glestonmorgan6151]

He should have won one of the greatest to ever do it

[@review-report]

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

[@AviatonX]

Nas True King 🤴 🙌

[@edenleeman5004]

That third verse of I Can will always remain révélant

[@user-pd9fe1vx3i]

Loved it!

[@aydenbelcourt6035]

I always here how great Nas is. I never even listened to one song from him.

[@DerrickChainey]

You missing out! KD II something special.

[@joeljoseph2028]

Listen to one mic

[@trevorkasirori1493]

We want to see the performance not to hear what you think or what you saw.

[@ArtisanWindchimes]

Top 5 all time

[@jonathananderson4790]

Greatest

[@kingpsye950]

Gods son💪💪💪

[@melvinwatson8409]

Black artists,actors,and actress need their OWN award shows...F the Oscars and Grammys

[@segastationx]

We all know the reason why Godson was over looked. It was ‘02, ‘03. That was 50 Cent’s season.

[@j2323j]

Yeah! 💯🎶

[@Joshismack]

Dont even show Nas. DX doesn't support Nas. Fake love if I ever seen it.

[@j2323j]

Lol fake like jay z award man they know if they don’t give their boss a trophy 🏆 it’s no more job for them

[@non-expertguy9805]

Congratulations for 1 million subscribers

[@razormonsterdemonemoboy12]

nas looks so different w the hair

[@deshawnheaggans6810]

Well no shit.

[@kimsullivan4035]

Nas he should have one long time ago and what I loved about him and people didn't understand he was talking knowledge he had to do all that cussing and stuff he was a reader trying to tell the black people so what they did to him that was f***** up I wouldn't even accept s*** cuz it took that damn long really I always recognize his music and I always listen everything work from work that came out of his mouth so so one love to you nice you finally got to be on the stage you know they f***** over you long time ago I wouldn't have got up there had to say f*** you and walked off the stage signing off one love 💖💖☺️

[@kimsullivan4035]

When Nas first came out we had them no diss tracks I think all the first one I had it and I brought it back home with me where I live and I was trying to hit everybody to him and that's when they want to listen to too Short and all that grimy stuff like I said he was my favorite cuz it's all about the knowledge and I used to love to write my poems and read my books that's one thing I wouldn't know dummy so therefore I'm with him all the way and I used to call my nasty Nas how to plant all the time and then people start getting hit to him where I live at so one love to you and you always going to be blessed keep doing what you're doing ☺️

[@AviatonX]

The best 👌

[@donje31]

Thought he would be would have done Ether 😂

[@CARNALGAS_TANGAS]

Nah my rapper's favorite rapper is MF DOOM, Nas is the GOAT tho

[@NeutralMjolkHotel]

Yeah it feels kinda disrespectful using that expression for another artist, as legendary as Nas may be.

[@rawfusion45m]

Its crazy he didn't win, they literally had to know they made a mistake when took to the stage and killed it.

[@landismithCOJ]

NASIR🔥

[@christianokeke3811]

Nas is about the Truest ! So how did Tyler, The Creator‘s CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST won Best Rap Album, over King's disease I & II or even his latest "Magic" album which are all Classics released simultaneously. Also how did Kanye West and JAY-Z‘s “Jail” win Best Rap Song over many Nas Rap Classics from all 3 albums. Don't quite make any sense...The Grammys do this Sh*t to Nas all the time over the course of His career !

[@one-day-at-a-time4134]

Tyler is a great musician, not saying Nas isn't, but I don't see why Tyler wouldn't deserve awards.

[@6milejuu]

🙏🏾

[@Blaqsnake]

Nas is like……

[@petegaisie4125]

NaS influenced The Late King 2Pac, The Late Biggie Smalls, Jay Z, AZ, Mobb Deep, Foxy Brown, P Diddy, R Kelly etc etc etc

[@jabbard.8469]

Damn right he should have won...if not him then who???

[@SuckOnYakuzA]

still trying to watch the performances. if someone knows where to watch them hit me up

[@j2323j]

💯

[@AviatonX]

Snubbed again!

[@ankhcestarswildestdreams369]

God's SUn👏🏿🧬🌞🌍💕💓🌌3️⃣6️⃣9️⃣I love this God

[@alexdaburan]

what minute at the ceremony video is nas's preformance?

[@YourboyAz85]

Kings disease 2 or the Off season should have won.

[@canopaint2743]

No, the only 2 that were reasonable choices were KD2 or CMIYGL. I think CMIYGL was well deserved. Better production, songwriting, flow, and theme was seen throughout that album.

[@deelakasirdeeedwards7945]

🐐 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@ColdBergenBallz]

tory lanez really overlooked...he had arguably better album than drake and kanye..imo

[@jaydevinexo]

I agree he’s definitely not overlooked though he’s just independent and is responsible for his own marketing

[@Naporche]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@georgeayoroh8907]

I stopped watching the Grammy awards for a very long time now cos there's too much politics involved in it now.

[@patsonmadzambala675]

nas eminem snoop ice cube last last legends left...

[@GreenCheesePizza]

The Grammy not rep in the music that I listen to_it top tier social media music_too high brow for my taste_my fav artist are in jail or on the 🏃‍♂️

[@carsondouglas8600]

Crypto Scarface💀

[@mrGekothegreat]

I stop watching the Grammys/Playboy

[@juantorres8536]

Revered when pronounced properly phonetically rhymes with Weird, not turd.

[@lemegetatchu1989]

Yea, but he still lost. I like Tyler because of odd future, but that wasn't a granny winning album. Nas got robbed again.

[@sbccmichaelkelly]

I forgot about this song! With that runs and Crooked song, that new slaughterhouse.

[@GSeven-yc8gu]

WTF WAS THE POINT OF SHOWING LIL NAS X DURING HIS PERFORMANCE BLATANT DISRESPECT WHAT TYPE OF SICK AGENDA THEY PUSHING????

[@fredadthedisfordelightful9394]

Nas 48...

[@manuelmedrano6819]

It's like he made that trash King's Disease to get on the Grammys stage. Once there, he performed only the real shit!! Love this dude.

[@Xilent1]

Tyler wins a Grammy for best rap album. While the GOAT performs. Let that sink in for a second. Glad Tyler brings something different to the game, but he”s FAR from anything special. So many other Artist never got there flowers 💐 and he wins? Maybe it shouldn’t matter to me much. It’s just a Satanic event masked as something worth getting. Good reason why Blacks folks should Boycott the Grammys. That’s another topic in itself.

[@realcontent7595]

I know this is a new school opinion but Lil Wayne is the best to ever do it. Time tells

[@darrenwilson83]

Yeah i can tell you young and a lil ignorant about hip hop respectfully

[@cedricwade926]

Wtf happened to esco??? Tell jayz to diss him again, we need rap back not this encyclopedia bs

[@qwerty1234234]

Wtf are you talking about???!?!?!

[@jonathancoleman6482]

What you talking about he been back

[@derrickedwards2759]

Nas get robbed again kd2 is the best rap album of the year they stop Nas from making history its a shame to see

[@canopaint2743]

It was close competition with CMIYGL. That album was amazing as well, so I understand why that would have gotten a Grammy.

[@derrickedwards2759]

@@canopaint2743 it's not a better album than kd2 its robbery

[@canopaint2743]

@@derrickedwards2759 Not a robbery at all. Nas had to go up against Tyler, another really good rapper. CMIYGL had an edge when it came to consistency, theme, production, etc. I mean, at the end of the day, it's just my opinion and your opinion, but you shouldn't disrespect another rapper's album for winning, especially when that album deserved to be nominated and given a Grammy.

[@derrickedwards2759]

@@canopaint2743 are the gays or taking over now Tyler album is the worst out the four the Grammy is a gay organization

[@canopaint2743]

@@derrickedwards2759 man, you sound like a doosh. No, he didn't win because he is gay. Most will agree that CMIYGL was an amazing album. It was far better than The Off Season and Donda. Only competition was KD2. But at the end of the day, it went to CMIYGL. You can be salty all you want, but Tyler deserved that Grammy. You sound like you are trying to find excuses for KD2 not winning. Just accept that there are other good rap albums that can rival Nas nowadays. I respect Nas a lot. He is one of the greats. He created Illmatic. Tyler is also a good modern day rapper, so don't disrespect him just because you don't agree with the Grammy's.

[@richnice2112]

Nas is dope but his performance was weak . It happens

[@microtechmachineshop]

It was Alright i hated the live band

[@bluesavage8192]

Hair not good nas cut it bro

[@jonathancoleman6482]

He said in his song rare that he ain’t going back to the chipped tooth and the fade

[@RobsSHiT]

Nas ain’t shit and over rated! First performance? Barley? And first win with that wack ass album the Queens is dead. When no one else had a good album

[@dswill2264]

Bruh, you must be ten!

[@iraford5788]

Oh I see we got a Nas hater here lmao salty 🧂 at the fact that he's the goat 🐐 and better than your favorite rapper lmao 😂.

[@slick1hit]

Come on Memphis Bleek, you gotta chill

[@deelakasirdeeedwards7945]

🧂 🧂 🧂 🧂 sounds like nba young boy fan

[@candicebkhaman7365]

You clearly have a misunderstanding of what REAL HIP HOP is... Nasty Nas will always be a Legend.. stop hating and crawl back under a rock