The pairing of a Queensbridge rapper and a Jamaican reggae star proved mighty enough to crack the top 5 on this week’s Billboard chart.

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Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley were decked head-to-toe in adidas as they hit the outdoor stage on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to perform “As We Enter” and “Count Your Blessings” from their joint album Distant Relatives.

Their world tour kicked off last week, but Nas may want to add a few dates to the schedule to help pay off his court-ordered $10,000 a month in child and spousal support. His divorce from Kelis has finally been finalized.

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Musical pairings were all over Wednesday’s late night TV. Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley tag teamed for a live band take on “As We Enter” on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” while Talib Kweli, DJ Hi-Tek, and Estelle ushered in the “Midnight Hour” with their 1 a.m. performance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” For the encore, Talib and Hi-Tek blasted back in time with a classic from Reflection Eternal’s debut album.

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The worlds of hip-hop and reggae collided at New York City’s Highline Ballroom on Monday, where the collective of Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley united on stage to perform several tracks from their joint effort Distant Relatives.

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Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley bridge the continental gap on their joint album Distant Relatives, in stores and online today. But did the rap and reggae stars find common ground with critics? Find out below.

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Listen to 30-second snippets from Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley’s Distant Relatives prior to its May 18th release. The collaborative album from the rap and reggae stars includes the single “As We Enter,” plus guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Joss Stone, K’naan, and Stephen Marley.

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Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley craft their own “We Are the World” for their joint album Distant Relatives. Joss Stone and Lil Wayne lift up the youth with their empowering lyrics, while the young choirs of L.A.’s Sunny Brae Elementary School and Oakwood School provide the background vocals.

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Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley shine a light in the dark in the video for “As We Enter,” the first single from their joint album Distant Relatives (May 18). The Nabil Elderkin-directed clip (Kanye West, Common) was shot in a dark, grimy warehouse in downtown L.A. Go behind the scenes below.

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