Legendary Producer Pete Rock Allegedly Suing Rapper Nas!!!!
The famous Boogie Down Bronx rapper/producer wants to be paid royalties. All of the other hip-hop producers esteem Peter”Pete Rock” Philips. Some admit, when it comes to Philips there is no competition. Hands down he is the best.
Pete Rock’s Legal Team Is Allegedly Going After Nas
In an interview with Page Six, the hip-hop icon mentioned he has not allegedly been paid for his work with Nas. According to Complex, Philips claims that he worked with Nasir”Nas” Jones on his debut album”Illmatic.” Also, Philips worked on the song “The World Is Yours” which he alleges he has not received any money. Here is what he shared,
“Nas and his people have stonewalled me since 1994,” Pete Rock told Page Six. “My New Year’s resolution is to be compensated for my hard work on Illmatic.”
So, Philips is gearing up for a fight, it would seem. In addition, Philips estimates the alleged royalties to be in the millions. Although, Philips has not gone to court yet. Philips says he will be filing the lawsuit sometime this month.
The World Is Yours (Audio)
In 2019, Philips worked with Nas again on, “The Art Of It”, and ” Queensbridge Politics.” Truthfully speaking, why would Philips work with Nas again if he was never paid royalties for his earlier work? I’m just saying? Let me refresh your memories with some work Philips has under his belt,
Pete Rock & CL Smooth – They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Official Video)
Who Is Pete Rock?
Philips was brought into the game by his famous cousin the late rapper Heavy D. Rapper CL Smooth and Pete Rock gave us three classic albums ( All Souled Out, Mecca & The Soul Brother, and The Main Ingredient). Also, Philips joined forces with legends on tours such as Roy Ayers and DJ Premier, as reported by Biography. Clearly, Philips could roc the mic, as well as producer songs.
His music catalog is filled with many accomplishments, including a Grammy win for”Rap Album of The Year for his contribution to Kanye West’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.” Not to mention, eleven albums spanning a 22-year recording career. He worked with the late Biggie Smalls, Mary J Blige, TLC, Monica, Mick Jagger, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Robert Glasper. Currently, Philips is working on his latest project “80 Blocks from Tiffany’s. This new venture is a mixtape collaboration with rapper group “Camp Lo.”
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