Nas to Release Memoir in Fall 2012

Rapper, actor, father, businessman. Now Nas is adding another title to his expansive résumé—author. The rapper will release a book next year.

HarperCollins announced Monday that they will publish Nas’ memoir It Ain’t Too Hard to Tell, chronicling his storied hip-hop career. The book, co-written with journalist Touré, is due in fall 2012.

Nas is also readying his new album, tentatively titled Life Is Good, for later this year. The first single “Nasty” is currently available on iTunes.