Nas has earned his well over due First Grammy Award
Nas is officially a Grammy Award-winning rapper.

During the 2021 Grammy Premiere Ceremony, the winner for Best Rap Album was announced. Nas’ King’s Disease beat out D Smoke’s Black Habits, Jay Electronica’s A Written Testimony, Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist’s Alfredo and Royce da 5’ 9”’s The Allegory. He has 14 total nominations. In 1996, he was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance for “If I Ruled The World (Imagine That).” In 1999, 2007, 2008, and 2012, he was nominated for Best Rap Album for projects I Am, Hip Hop Is Dead, Untitled, and Life Is Good. 2012 saw Nas getting noms for “Daughters” (Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance) and “Cherry Wine” with the late Amy Winehouse (Best Rap/Sung Collaboration). – Eric Diep {complex}
Anyone that knew me growing up as a kid know that Esco is my favorite M.C., So for 27 Summers I’ve been waiting on this moment. congrats Esco…
