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Nas - Illmatic My album of the day. Dark tales of ghetto life by a young poet from Queensbridge. Brutal, articulate, with a murderers' row of producers; an astonishing feat from a 20 year old. This is the Citizen Kane of hip-hop. 1994. 🎧 N.Y. State of Mind
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On this day in 1973, Nas was born. From “Nasty Nas” to Illmatic to becoming one of hip-hop’s greatest storytellers, his 30+ year career has reshaped rap history — all while staying true to Queensbridge roots.
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Happy Birthday To The Queensbridge Legend And Hip Hop Pioneer The Golden Child Aka God’s Son, Nas
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September 19, 2000 the Queensbridge native Nature released For All Seasons
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Happy 60th Birthday to MC Shan! 🎤🎉🌹 A true Queensbridge pioneer, MC Shan helped lay the foundation for Hip Hop as part of the Juice Crew under Marley Marl’s genius production. From his classic “The Bridge” to the unforgettable battle with KRS-One, Shan’s name is forever
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Hip-hop history is rich with comebacks, but few carry the emotional weight of Mobb Deep’s. The legendary Queensbridge duo — Havoc and the late Prodigy — will release Infinite on… The post Mobb Deep’s Infinite Marks a Triumphant Return, with Nas at… Link in bio! #stupidDOPE
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NEW: I’m partnering with @NY4P, @CMJulieWon & orgs to launch a petition to reclaim space under the Queensboro Bridge. We want NYC Hall to: 1️⃣ Restore the Queensbridge Baby Park for public use 2️⃣ Convert lots under the Bridge into open space 3️⃣ Increase open space with new parks
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Salute to Metta World Peace — Queensbridge’s own and one of NYC’s hardest workers. 💪🏽 #LaborDay #thestormpodcast #SJUBB #NYC
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Happy birthday to Nas, born on this day in 1973! With his groundbreaking debut Illmatic (1994), Nas set a new standard for lyricism, storytelling, and authenticity, painting vivid portraits of life in Queensbridge. Over three decades, he’s remained a defining voice in hip-hop,
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