# Nas Teases New Music Amid Industry Critique

> Nas calls for unity in hip-hop after criticizing the music industry's neglect of its roots.
- Title: Nas Teases New Music Amid Industry Critique · Billboard
- Summary: Nas calls for unity in hip-hop after criticizing the music industry's neglect of its roots. Nas criticized the music industry for ignoring foundational…
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/nas-music-industry-1236362126
- Author: Michael Saponara
- Published: 2026-10-16T20:34:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nas, hip-hop, music industry, billboard, 2026 bet awards, queensbridge
## Nas criticizes music industry
Nas posted a letter to Instagram on Thursday (Oct. 15) voicing frustrations with rap and the industry's neglect of foundational artists.

> For the past year I’ve been watching so much happen in the culture while working on music
## Nas calls for unity
Nas urged artists to take a stand as one, remembering hip-hop's roots and the need to protect foundational creators.

> We gotta take a stand as one
## Nas' next project
Nas plans to release a new album celebrating hip-hop's history after his last project with DJ Premier in December 2025.
## Key takeaway

Nas criticized the music industry for ignoring foundational artists and called for unity in hip-hop.