R&B newcomer K’LA get sultry with Nas in the video for “Blame.” The Gary, Indiana native belts out the nostalgic ’90s tune in a warehouse alongside her Def Jam labelmate.

“I’m the old soul that came right on time,” tweeted K’LA, who has had a tumultuous journey to her major-label deal, including facing homelessness and being a single mother.

She is currently in the studio recording her debut for Music Line/Def Jam.

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Life inside the Maybach is sweet. Meek Mill trades in his usual aggressive energy and gets retrospective with heavy-hitters Nas, John Legend, and Rick Ross on “Maybach Curtains.”

The Philly MC recounts how his life has changed since he’s attained success. The lush track, produced by Infamous & The-Agency, is laced with Mr. Legend’s smooth vocals. “Look how far we came, through the fire I stood knowing we would reign,” he sings.

“Maybach Curtains” appears on Meek’s debut Dreams and Nightmares, due October 30.

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Nas goes back to his roots in the viral video for “A Queens Story,” the Salaam Remi-produced cut off his album Life Is Good. The hip-hop kingpin reminisces on his past including the Queensbridge projects where he grew up. The montage clip features images of fellow Queens icons including LL Cool J, 50 Cent, Russell Simmons, and the late Chris Lighty.

Nas will hit the road with Lauryn Hill on the “Life Is Good/Black Rage” tour on October 29.

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Big Sean is calling on a hip-hop legend for his next album. The G.O.O.D. Music MC has collaborated with Nas on “Jesus Piece.”

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Nas pours out some “Cherry Wine” and remembers his friend Amy Winehouse in his latest music video. The hip-hop legend works as a bartender in a lounge as footage of the late soulstress flashes against a brick wall. The Jay Martin-directed clip marks the fifth video from Nas’ Life Is Good album, which debuted at No. 1 in July.

“Amy was just one of a kind. We just clicked like that. May she rest in peace,” Nas told Rap-Up TV. “She’s watching us, she’s holding me down and I’m holding her down here. It’s just love forever.”

Nas will ring in 2013 with a concert at Radio City Music Hall in his hometown of New York City on New Year’s Eve, with opening act Elle Varner. Tickets are on sale now.

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Hip-hop and sports all-stars joined Jay-Z at the launch of NBA 2K13 at the 40/40 club in New York City last night. Clad in camouflage, Mr. Carter held court with Nas, Kevin Durant, and Derrick Rose, while Meek Mill got the crowd amped with his MMG hits. Other star sightings included Bow Wow, Bridget Kelly, Adrienne Bailon, Irv Gotti, Kris Humphries, and Tracy Morgan.

“Look how far we came!!!!” tweeted Meek, who snapped a photo alongside his idols Nas and Jay-Z.

As executive producer, Jay-Z oversaw the soundtrack for the video game, which hits shelves on October 2.

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Hip-hop history is about to be made. Nas and Lauryn Hill are teaming up this fall on their co-headlining “Life Is Good/Black Rage” tour.

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In honor of his and Amy Winehouse’s shared birthday, Nas releases a 30-second trailer of his video for “Cherry Wine.” The dapper rapper plays a bartender in a lounge, while footage of his late duet partner flashes against a brick wall. The Jay Martin-directed clip marks the fifth video from Nas’ No. 1 album Life Is Good, which is currently No. 40 on the Billboard 200.

The hip-hop icon will ring in 2013 with a concert at Radio City Music Hall in his hometown of New York City on New Year’s Eve, with opening act Elle Varner. Tickets are on sale now.

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