Nas gave a powerful tribute to his late mother during his sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden on Friday (February 24), during which he reflected on her perseverance and permanence. Moreover, he got quite emotional during his honoring and took a moment to lightly joke about his street status. Of course, the Queens MC has an incredibly long, illustrious, and hard-fought career to look back on. While he faced many bumps, obstacles, and outright tragedies on his way to the top, he carries those emotions with a badge of honor. As such, his statement came off as incredibly resonant and with the weight of his life on his shoulders.
"My mother worked across the street at that post office," Nas remarked. "And she's here with me tonight! I love you, Mom! Got emotional in this s**t! Don't get it f***ed up, I'm still a real n***a! Aye, ma', we did it! Every project n***a, we made it!" While the "Represent" rapper gave his remarks, the crowd cheered in support of his triumph and vulnerability. Even though he balanced his emotion with playful posturing, it was still quite a heartwarming and impactful moment, with his full band performing passionately in the background.
Nas Honors His Mother In Reflective Concert Moment
Meanwhile, those who wish to see Nasty Nas on stage for themselves are in luck, and hopefully they're Wu-Tang fans, too. The two rap legends just announced a new rendition of their "N.Y. State Of Mind" tour, with dates throughout summer and fall worldwide in 2023. Furthermore, they'll kick things off in May for a few European dates until June. Then, they'll hit Nashville, Tennessee in September and keep it running across the States until California's show on October 22nd. Tickets go on sale this Friday (March 3), with a Live Nation presale opening the day before.
Meanwhile, Nas always strives to keep his roots alive, and by extent his mother. His incredible run of recent albums with Hit-Boy don't compromise on what made his initial artistry and experiences so captivating. As such, with new shows on the horizon, the rap icon will continue to bring the streets and the art of hip-hop to new audiences. With all that in mind, stay posted on HNHH for the latest news, updates, and greatness from Nas.