by Nicholas Fernandez
Gifted,
influential, and platinum-selling rapper Nas will offer insights into his
childhood, philanthropic work, and inspiration behind his new hit record, Life
is Good, this Tuesday at the 92nd Street Y with Rolling Stone contributing editor
Anthony DeCurtis.
One of New York City's most important contributions to hip
hop, Nas has a nearly two-decade solo career, which has included numerous Billboard hits and highly publicized
controversies. Recently, he has devoted attention to fundraising for charities
devoted to ending poverty in Africa.