Nas Performs At Virginia Tech Concert Amidst Controversy,

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Posted on 09-09-2007

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During his performance at Virginia Tech's memorial concert yesterday (September 6), Nas responded to ****'s criticism of his lyrics and the campus' decision to include the Queens bred rapper to the event. **** recently referred to Nas as a "gangster rapper" during his Fox show, "The **** Factor," and played clips from the rapper's songs where he rapped about guns. The infamous commentator would also call Virgina Tech's choice to let Nas to perform, "disturbing." According to The Roanoke Times, Nas expressed his views about **** during the concert Thursday, which also featured performances from John Mayer and The Dave Matthews Band. "To all those people who don't know what Nas is about, like this chump ****," Nas told the crowd. "I said that chump ****. They can't stop us, Virginia Tech. They cannot stop us." Earlier this year, Seung Hui-Cho, a Virginia Tech student, opened fire on students and staff members on campus killing 32 people and then committing ****. After the announcement of the memorial concert, several families of the victims also expressed concern over Nas' scheduled appearance. Controversy surrounding the Virginia Tech concert was one of the major reasons aCanadian concert, which was slated to feature Nas, was cancelled last month.The venue agreed to hold the event and backed out because they believe Nas' lyrics promote ****. In related news, Nas is currently gearing up for the release of his Greatest Hits album which will be issued via his former label, Columbia Records. The set will hit shelves in November and will include twelve songs from his eight solo albums and two new songs including "Less Than An Hour," a collaboration with Gnarls Barkley's Cee-Lo Green. Update: Nas Performs At Virginia Tech Concert Amidst Controversy, Calls Bill O'Reilly A "Chump" | Daily Hip-Hop News | SOHH.com /

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