Rap-Up.com || Album Cover: Nas – ‘Life Is Good’

Nas holds on to a piece of his past on the cover of his new album Life Is Good. The hip-hop veteran is pictured with his ex-wife Kelis’ green wedding dress on his lap on the shocking cover. Kelis left behind the custom-made gown by Matthew Williamson following their divorce in 2010.

Due July 17, Nas’ 10th album features the singles “Nasty,” “The Don,” and “Daughters,” with production from Salaam Remi, Hit-Boy, Swizz Beatz, Da Internz, and more.

What do you think of Nas’ cover artwork? Sound off below.

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33 Comments

@HOODKENaughty
June 4th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
WELP.

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@jassss_olivia
June 4th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Definanetly makes a statement . Kinda confusing though…

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ronie Reply:
June 4th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
@@jassss_olivia, true. It’s like I get it, but than I again I rethink it.

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Mau
June 4th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
This is the first time I’m excited about a Nas album in a long time…

Nasty, The Don and Daughters were all good…

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SamsonHero Reply:
June 4th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
@Mau, Co-SIGN! I’m sooooooo excited after seeing that promo. Definitely buying that album.

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@SelectahSnipa
June 4th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Creative. #FTW

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Redchainsaw
June 4th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Dope cover…..Is he making a statement that he’s moving on or he wants to reconcile ?

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Lauryn
June 4th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
LOVE IT!!!!

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Kellz
June 4th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
A pic worth a thousands words, she lost 1!!

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Trillafood.
June 4th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Nas needs to give it up already. Kelis don’t want him anymore. It’s time to move on. How pathetic he is.
#TeamKelis

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Mikey Reply:
June 4th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
@Trillafood., How do you know that’s the message in the photo? Don’t make assumptions.

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K.O. Reply:
June 8th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
@Trillafood., That’s a dumb ass comment son, word up. I bet your mom and dad are split up too. You don’t just let go of someone you marry and have a kid with. That’s probably too deep for you to comprehend.

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joey
June 4th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
fucking epic cover, makes such a statement

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Hip-Hop Fiend
June 4th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Thats dope! Thats something Kanye would do

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El Bashir
June 4th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
i swear Gnozir did find that youth fountain fa real…i mean he looks just as good n younger all time

im def coppin that album…

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Nikki
June 4th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Love it.

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TRA
June 4th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Nas will always be a great music artist, I am looking forward to Life Is Good.

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Mentamir
June 4th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Visually, it did not do much for me. It has an interesting story behind it, though. Hopefully the actual music on the album will give me a better understanding of the album cover, which seems kind of contradictng to the album’s title.

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VROOM
June 4th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
The cover and concept is dope but I dont think some people will get it unless someone explains it to them. Not too many people are familiar with the wedding dress Kelis wore to the point where they’d go “THERE’S KELIS’ WEDDING DRESS!” I initially thought it was his daughters tutu or something, given the new track “Daughters.”

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b.o.b.a Reply:
June 4th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
@VROOM, word!

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TheDreamer
June 4th, 2012 at 11:55 pm
Great concept. Can’t wait for the album, Nas always delivers what he promises.

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fransisco
June 5th, 2012 at 1:30 am
dope people know dope things when they see it

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BEDSTUYFLY
June 5th, 2012 at 4:56 am
Love it. Nas is an incredible artist that’s always slept on

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@LowKei_
June 5th, 2012 at 9:46 am
WAIT. Kelis’ wedding dress?!?! Goodbye.

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RED
June 5th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
looking forward to this but i have that feeling that def jam are gonna push it back by 7-14 days as usual

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Felipe
June 6th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
Nas is legend for me, I mean..

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itsmister2you
June 6th, 2012 at 8:04 pm
It’s kind of confusing.

I remember Kelis saying in an interview she would never say anything negative about Nas. I remember Nas saying he hates that he failed at their relationship (his words, not mine).

That being said, it would seem he wants to reconcile or he misses her? I don’t see him saying anything bad about her. He always takes the high road.

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Just-in Thought
June 7th, 2012 at 10:43 am
i think its a creative way of saying he is good, life is good without her. when i seen it i instantly thought, oh shit is that Kelis dress? LOL….kudos nas. I like how u did that.

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@Nas Explains The Meaning Behind “Life Is Good” Cover Art | URBAN DIGITAL
June 8th, 2012 at 5:59 am
[...] Hip-hop heads rejoice. Nas is taking it back to his roots with his 10th album Life Is Good, due July 17. In the second part of exclusive interview, the hip-hop legend opened up about making “timeless” music and collaborating with No I.D. and Salaam Remi, who handled the bulk of production. Get some insight into the album’s direction (’90s meets 2015), the two featured guests he has in mind, and the inspiration behind the shocking cover art. [...]
mrs 714
June 15th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Thats ashame i felt they was the best hiphop couple i guess its hard being married in that industry

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mrs 714
June 15th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
I felt they were great togather in looks and talent..

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Phaze
June 25th, 2012 at 6:34 am
n ’94 life is a bitch …n then u die

think about it… till death do us part..
and then u think what’s this picture missing..

the bitch.. hense

life is good

shout out to the lovely kelis..

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anthony
July 5th, 2012 at 5:39 pm
This cover is art in a pure form, many emotions summed up in 4 colours, 3 words, 2 perspectives, 1 pose.

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