Nas was presented with the first-ever The Jimmy Iovine Icon Award, which acknowledges a hip hop artist’s everlasting imprint and influence on the genre at the Revolt Music Conference in Miami, FL, this weekend. Speaking of his “Hate Me Now” rhyme partner, Diddy spoke of Nas’ accomplishments in the music and business world and thanked him for always carrying Hip-Hop on his back. Puff said,
“This is truly what Black excellence is about when you have a person that’s an artist that puts himself before the fame, before the shine, before the money…To uplift the crowd… Nas has always been the one to save Hip-Hop. No matter how watered down it got, As long as Nas was there, we were still alright and there was still motherfucking hope.”
Nasir shouted out Diddy on Instagram, writing,
“@iamdiddy thanks for the friendship. For being my brother. We’re two crazy mfa’s who somehow figured it out for ourselves. But you are a Leader that we ALL learned from! Truly humbled by the Honor King. The future is ours. Let’s continue to pave the way. Love#iconaward #RMC2016”
Nas also shouted out DMX who was in attendance and praised Nasty Nas for his achievements. Nas was humbled by the moment and wrote on IG,
“My bro The Great @dmx Together we RISE. You are a powerful testament of Human resilience. The Biggest Living Hip Hop Brotha in the game. A real artist who never compromised anything. One of One. I LOVE U MAN! #RMC2016”
AZ, Busta Rhymes, Andre Harrell and Jimmy Iovine were also in the house to pay respect. Check out Diddy speaking on Nas’ success and presenting him with the The Jimmy Iovine Icon Award. Shout to Queens Bridge’s Finest for continuing to hold it down and set the roads for many to follow. Salute
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