Nas celebrated the release of his Untitled album in his usual bottle poppin’ style this past Tuesday night at the Red Bull Space in New York City. Nas arrived fashionably late and greeted execs, chatted up the crowd, and clicked pics with other artists.

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Nas and Keri Hilson performed “Hero” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Wednesday. The Queensbridge MC will do a free show for his MySpace friends on Friday at the Roxy in West Hollywood, CA.

Nas’ highly anticipated and controversial album Untitled arrives in stores today. Here’s what the critics are saying…

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In the acknowledgements that appear in the album packaging for Nas’ ninth studio album, the rapper thanks celebrities and notable figures including Richard Pryor, Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Spike Lee, Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Eminem, Prince, Debbie Allen, Voletta Wallace, Afeni Shakur, Harriet Tubman, Denzel Washington, and Michael Jordan.

“To my daughter and wife you both are my inspiration,” he adds.

Nas’ untitled album drops Tuesday, July 15th.

Nas’ video for “Sly Fox” directed by Rik Cordero off his untitled album.

Here’s a behind the scenes look at Nas’ next video for “Sly Fox” directed by Rik Cordero. The rapper will be doing an album signing on July 15th at 5 p.m. at the Virgin Megastore Union Square in NYC.

Here’s some behind the scenes footage from Nas’ “Hero” video. It includes some of the Keri Hilson scenes that ended up on the cutting room floor.

Here’s Nas’ brand new video for “Hero,” the first radio single off his untitled album. The clip was directed by Taj and shot on the streets of Los Angeles.

Keri Hilson makes a brief appearance driving one of the cars. We’re mad she didn’t get more screen time. What’s up with that?

Nas’ untitled ninth studio album has hit the Internet. If you’ve heard it, what do you think of the highly anticipated and controversial LP from Nas? Is it an instant classic or does it not live up to the hype? Let us know your favorite tracks. Read the official tracklisting here. The album goes on sale July 15th.

What does Nas think of his album leaking? Find out below.

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Nas has collaborated with Chris Brown and The Game for “Make the World Go Round,” a new cut off his untitled album, in stores July 15th. The track was co-produced by The Game and Cool & Dre.

Nas calls Chris Brown a “young Mike Jackson” in the song. Read the official tracklisting for Nas’ ninth studio album here as we first reported it.

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