Nas has spent the past three decades releasing timeless music, and he isn't slowing down anytime soon.
On Thursday, March 2, GQ released its interview with the Grammy award-winning rapper, which was conducted right before he hit the stage at his first-ever headlining show at Madison Square Garden. During their conversation, Nas told journalist Elliott Wilson what inspired him to cook up his King's Disease trilogy and his Magic album alongside executive producer Hit-Boy. He also revealed how he managed to achieve longevity in Hip-Hop and maintain his relevance in the music industry.
"We evolve," Nas explained. "Today, 60 year old people look a little younger. We figured out what's better, health-wise, from just seeing what happened to generations before us. If you're going to take care of your mind, body, and soul, then the things that come out of them are going to be more timeless."
"Also, the music business has changed," Nas added. "It's an open thing now. It's not just for companies, [where] you have to follow their instructions [or] can't do a record unless they open up a budget for you. People have their own studios. People are working on their own, working by their own rules."
The in-depth interview arrives shortly after Nas and Wu-Tang Clan announced the plans for the "NY State of Mind" World Tour. It also comes after Nas delivered the official visuals for his song "30" off King's Disease III. In the artistic video, we can see the Mass Appeal founder posted up in numerous fresh fits as a group of people turn up to the Hit-Boy-produced record. Watch the full video below.