During a current efficiency at Madison Square Garden (MSG), Nas obtained choked up whereas reflecting on his mom, who handed away from breast most cancers again in 2002.
He Says His Mom Worked ‘Across The Street’ From MSG: ‘We Made It’
The one-night-only present went down on Friday, and Billboard notes that the event marks the primary time that Nas headlined a present at MSG.
During this noteworthy level in his profession, Nas was certain to pay tribute to his mom as properly, as she supported her household by working at a put up workplace that was coincidentally “across the street” from the venue.
Towards the top of his “One Mic” efficiency, the NYC-bred rapper took a second to talk on how a lot he loves his mom. He quickly grew to become choked up and admitted that he was getting “emotional in this s**t.” However, he proceeded to make clear that he’s “still a real n***a” earlier than fortunately proclaiming, “Hey, Ma, we did it!”
“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!”
Following his shoutout, Nas proceeded to hold on together with his efficiency, and a few attendees spoke on how touching the second was on social media.
Nas additionally cried when he spoke about his late mom who labored throughout the road from MSG & how her spirit was with him tonight. He spoke about how he made it out too. It was a good looking second 💜
— ᥫ᭡ (@SicilianlnHeels) February 25, 2023
It was so cool to see how emotional Nas obtained when speaking about his Mom working on the put up workplace throughout the road. Moving stuff
— AJAR (@KingAjar) February 25, 2023
Eventually, video of the second in query started to flow into on-line as properly, which you’ll be able to view down beneath.
Video Of Nas Linking Up With AZ Also Circulated
In addition to the heartfelt commentary on his late mom, one other noteworthy a part of Nas’ MSG efficiency was when he introduced out AZ to carry out “Life’s A B***h” for the followers.
Check out some individuals’s reactions down beneath.
Nas introduced out AZ final evening to carry out his verse on Life’s a B*tch pic.twitter.com/Jzf0zmZC2g
— Ruben || Check the Rhyme (@checktherhyme1_) February 25, 2023
Salute @Nas to for permitting me to grace the stage on such a legendary evening!! Well deserved King!! Thank’s to NYC & all people that got here out!! pic.twitter.com/fMclK6fvoO
— AZ (@quietAZmoney) February 25, 2023
It was additionally identified that AZ wasn’t the one musical visitor, as Mary J. Blige, Slick Rick, and Hit-Boy made appearances alongside Nas as properly.
Nas at MSG was historic. He introduced out Mary J, AZ, Slick Rick & Hit-Boy. He obtained emotional speaking about how his Mom labored on the put up workplace throughout the road from MSG & how her spirit was within the area with him. Such a dope live performance.
— The Fly Girl Guide (@flycarla) February 25, 2023
Nigga NAS introduced out HitBoy, AZ, Auntie Mary J & Slick Rick to his one evening solely live performance.🔥
Shit was undoubtedly legendary,can’t een lie🐐 pic.twitter.com/KZnMO4d1g9
— BruhMan From The fifth Flo’💤 (@BlvckExcelJ) February 26, 2023
Shoutout to Nas for lovingly paying tribute to his late mom throughout his groundbreaking Madison Square Garden gig.