Nas Performs "The Don" & Other Hits At SXSW [VIDEO]

Nas took over SXSW last night when he brought New York City to Austin's W Hotel and performed classic hits like "Life's A Bitch" with his Firm partner in rhyme, AZ. He also took to the stage to perform "The Don" live for the first time. Watch his performances below, and hit the jump to view clips from his interview with Steve Stoute where he addresses his relationship with Tupac and Will Smith.



Nas & AZ - Life's A Bitch


Nas - NY State Of Mind

Steve Stout's Tanning of America Interview With Jay-Z [Part 2]

Steve Stoute's The Tanning of America: How the Culture of Hip Hop Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy is on the top of my list of books to read once I finish Jay-Z's Decoded and Toure's Never Drank The Kool-Aid.   In a recent sit down with Jay-Z, Steve Stoute  helps reveal how Mr. Carter has contributed to The Tanning of America.  Check out Part 2 of the interview below, in which Jay-Z explains the shift in music culture exhibited through his performance at London's Glastonbury Festival and discusses his ability to set fashion trends.

Steve Stoute's Tanning of America Interview With Jay-Z (Part 1)

Steve Stoute's The Tanning of America: How the Culture of Hip Hop Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy is on the top of my list of books to read once I finish Jay-Z's Decoded and Toure's Never Drank The Kool-Aid.  Watch extremely accomplished music executive Steve Stoute below as he sits down with successful musician and businessman Jay-Z as Steve helps reveal how Mr. Carter has contributed to The Tanning of America.

Jay-Z on His Joint Album with Kanye West

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Previously: The Tanning Effect With Steve Stoute [VIDEO]

The Tanning Effect with Steve Stoute

Watch brilliant former music executive sit down with Jay-Z, Pharrell, Jimmy Iovine and Lady Gaga in the first installment of his video series, The Tanning Effect.  His new book, entitled The Tanning of America: How the Culture of Hip Hop Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy, will hit stores tomorrow.

To learn more about Steve Stoute and to read an excerpt from his book, click here.