Nas Brings the Heat to Amazon Music’s ‘In the Paint’ Series during NBA Cup Semifinals
Written by Site Hub on December 19, 2025
Nas lit up the T-Mobile Arena grounds during the NBA Cup semifinals with a surprise outdoor performance for Amazon Music’s In the Paint series. The Queensbridge rapper ran through iconic tracks like “Got Urself A Gun,” “New York State of Mind,” and “Oochie Wally,” bringing fans into a live celebration of his legacy. He also introduced songs from Light Years, his new collaborative album with DJ Premier, including “Git Ready” and “Welcome to the Underground.” In a nostalgic highlight, Nas brought out AZ to perform classics like “Life’s A B*tch” and “Phone Tap.” The event, which aired during NBA on Prime and is now streaming via Amazon Music, fused basketball culture and hip hop, showcasing Nas in his element—past, present, and future.
Source: BET
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