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In 2025, Nasir “Nas” Jones is doing what few rap legends manage at his level: not just staying active, but dominating as a guest. Over three decades since his debut, Nas has delivered a string of features that feel both deeply rooted in his legacy and refreshingly forward-looking. What many are calling a “feature run for the ages” underscores just how vital his voice remains in modern hip-hop.
Here’s a look at some standout appearances from this prolific stretch:
TIMES — Steel Banglez, Sid Sriram & Nas
On the genre-bending single “TIMES”, Nas links with British-Punjabi producer Steel Banglez and Indian-fusion vocalist Sid Sriram. The track, from Banglez’s One Day It Will All Make Sense EP, is an anthem of resilience — Nas’s verse reflects on time’s cycles, inner strength, and the wisdom that only comes from long life.
The Omertà — Raekwon & Nas
On Raekwon’s The Emperor’s New Clothes (2025), Nas appears on “The Omertà.” His verse is brooding, authoritative, and cinematic — a fitting foil to Rae’s mafioso aesthetic. There was some chatter online about alternate leaked lyrics — but Raekwon later clarified that Nas reworked his verse to avoid any unintended controversy.
Love Me Anymore — Ghostface Killah & Nas
On Ghostface Killah’s Supreme Clientele 2 (released August 22, 2025), Nas delivers a vulnerable, introspective verse in “Love Me Anymore.” The song leans into lost love and reflection — a reminder that even the GOAT can let his guard down.
Pour The Henny — Mobb Deep & Nas
Nas teams up with Mobb Deep on “Pour The Henny,” a track from their final studio album Infinite. The pair bring raw street grit and emotional weight, blending their histories into a late-career anthem that feels both nostalgic and urgent.
Pour The Henny — Mobb Deep & Nas
Nas teams up with Mobb Deep and Jorja Smith with a slow jam for the ladies. We have grown accustomed to this combination bringing us street anthems, but in 2025 they switched it up.
Documents — Slick Rick & Nas
On Slick Rick’s long-awaited 2025 album Victory, Nas appears on “Documents.” This collaboration bridges the golden era with the present, merging Rick’s storytelling with Nas’s reflective and authoritative bars.
u ain’t gotta chance — Big L & Nas
Big L’s posthumous album Harlem’s Finest: Return of the King features Nas on “u ain’t gotta chance”, released via Mass Appeal. On this track, Nas delivers a verse that honors L’s legacy while asserting his own at this late stage — a powerful convergence of two East Coast icons.
RUN IT BACK!! — De La Soul & Nas
Finally, Nas lends his talents to De La Soul on “RUN IT BACK!!,” a song from their album Cabin in the Sky (dropping November 21, 2025). This feature is a full-circle moment: veteran MC meeting veteran group, carrying forward the spirit of the ’90s into today without sounding dated.
“Let God Sort Em Out/Chandeliers” — Clipse ft. Nas
On Clipse’s gripping return record, “Let God Sort Em Out/Chandeliers,” Nas delivers one of his sharpest 2025 guest appearances. Over the duo’s dark, cinematic production, he slips into full kingpin poetry mode — measured, icy, and authoritative. His verse feels like a meeting of titans, matching Pusha T and Malice’s intensity bar for bar while adding a veteran’s clarity and control. It’s a reminder that in 2025, Nas can still step into any era of his artistry and dominate effortlessly.
