Nas has been continuing the promotion for his recently-released "Life Is Good" album and during a performance at Hot97's album release party at Tammany Hall Tuesday night, Nas reaffirmed the status of Hip Hop music. As he was set to perform the track "Locomotive", Nas brought out Swizz Beatz and long-time friend AZ. Before starting the song, the Queensbridge rap veteran had some rather harsh words for pop music.
"This is music that I just put together, I'm praying will be the inspiration for my brothers that's in the rap game. I think a lot of us are confused about who we are. It's important that we stay ten toes down at all time.
F*k pop, f*k all that sh*t. We don't imitate pop, pop imitates us! So that's why we go back to the gutter. We're number one in about 5 or 6 countries around the world. And none of this is pop. Stick to your guns, do what you do...."
It didn't seem as if Nas was singling out any pop singer in particular. But do you agree with his comments about Hip Hop and Pop music?
Source: missinfo.tv
