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Nas to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of ‘Illmatic’ With Three Las Vegas Shows Featuring Live Orchestra


Nas is set to celebrate 'Illmatic's 30th anniversary with four Las Vegas shows. Get the details.

The Queensbridge icon is taking over the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for four consecutive shows throughout Labor Day Weekend to close out the summer in epic fashion. In celebration of Nas’ Illmatic debut album turning 30 this year, Escobar is slated to head to Sin City for four unique performances starting on Thursday, Aug. 29, through Sunday Sept. 1. In April, the 50-year-old rapper celebrated the 30th anniversary of Illmatic by turning the clock back to reunite with DJ Premier for “Define My Name,” in which the two artists announced a long-rumored joint album.

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