"Some people say I'm saying what they wanna say. Some people don't agree. Some people are outraged. Some people want to see what the album is about. To me, hip-hop's been dead for years. We all should know that, come on. With that being said, then, the object of the game now is to make money off of exploiting it. That's what it's all about - get this money. That's basically what I'm saying."

Nas Rapper, Songwriter
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Nas

Rapper, Songwriter

Nas is a renowned rapper and lyricist known for his profound storytelling and commentary on social issues, particularly in his iconic album 'Illmatic.'

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