Nas is stirring up new hypothesis as whispers recommend Kool G Rap might be a part of the subsequent wave of his “Legends” collection whereas the Queens icon readies his upcoming album.

Nas is transferring like a person on a mission proper now and it’s wild to observe in actual time. The evolution during the last yr has been one thing critical. He’s leveling up as a businessman and an artist on the similar time, and the non-rap aspect of his world is beginning to seem like an entire empire. It’s dope seeing these legends stacking actual cash whereas nonetheless pushing tradition.

And you already know Nas was the unofficial ringleader of this yr’s “OG Renaissance” in Rap. Not outdated. We’re speaking elder statesmen who stepped ahead culturally and reminded all people what mastery appears to be like like. I adore it. The youngsters nonetheless run the gross sales charts, however this yr the OGs made their presence felt.

Which brings us to this little whisper floating round.

Sources—not the strongest ones, let me stress—say Nas and the crew are quietly scouting who may be a part of the subsequent spherical of the “Legends” collection. A pair names are being thrown round. The just one that feels even midway stable is Kool G Rap, and actually, that is smart. They go method again and G remains to be sharp as a tack. One supply tried to say KRS-One was additionally within the combine, however all the things I’ve heard says that’s not true in any respect. In reality, I’ve been advised “flat out false.” And look, I’m not about to go too deep on KRS-One…as a result of the final time it was a large number.

All I’ll say is that this: KRS-One dropping music in 2026 appears to be like potential from what’s circulating on-line. That doesn’t imply he’s a part of this Nas-helmed state of affairs. He’s lively although!

Meanwhile, there’s positively motion behind the scenes for subsequent yr’s plans, however the focus proper now’s Nas’ incoming album this month. That’s the actual story. Everybody’s watching to see if he can shake up the end-of-year convo and possibly step into the identical ring as Freddie Gibbs, The Clipse, De La Soul, Gunna (yeah, I mentioned it!) and the others who dropped heavy tasks.

We’ll see the way it performs out quickly sufficient.

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