Nas sits down with Time magazine and talks about the importance of encouraging the, “king and queen” black youth in America. As one of hip hop’s most influential icons, Nas uses his voice to suggest that not just blacks, but also white Americans know the history of racism and more.

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With scenes from Nas’ Time Is Illmatic documentary, the rapper himself encourages Americans to do better. “You may have read about the civil rights, but you didn’t live it. You may have read about legends in Mississippi and Alabama, but you didn’t live through it,” he begins. “Now, yo get to see it … something that’s been going on entirely too long. It’s not cool to look a apartheid South Africa 1988,” he continues.

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For a long time now, with popular hits like “One Mic” and “If I Ruled The World“, featuring the beautiful Lauryn Hill, Nas has spoken on the topic of racism and the black community knowing their worth. With the negativity of black versus white surfacing to the top of discussions lately, he’s being heard more now than ever. Dope.

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