Detroit rapper Nasaan, who is a song of Big Proof and is now mentored by Royce 5’9″, has just revealed the reason he has been dissing Cordae for 3 years which is directly related to the relationship with Eminem.
“Should I rant? think I’ma rant. I apologize to the Cordae fellow. I’m growing and realize I started trolling you out of envy. Was gonna put all this in a song but rhyming s–t with your name is difficult n-gga! He was getting the love from Marshall that I had always wanted but unfortunately just never got. I felt like I was a way more talented rapper sitting in front of his face yet he chose him to champion (granted I was 19). But I never quite understood it. I’m older and more mature now so I internalize all this a lot differently now.” said Nasaan.
Then he continued: “Since a teenager I kind of just wanted to make Em and his team proud and build this uncle like bond with them where I can, come around, ask for advice wherever need be, etc. and it just never got to that point and in retrospect I guess that frustrated me and made me jealous. Okay so why all this? lol. To be honest, I feel like I owe dude an apology. I trolled the s–t out of him 3 years straight, haha. And as far as Marshall, I just don’t feel comfortable lying in interviews anymore its bothering me at this point.”
“Yes there is no relationship [with Eminem]. I have none with him. but who cares he doesn’t owe me that, he was my fathers friend not MINE. He took care of my family financially for years! Off GP. He’s great in my book! I’m 26 now. I accepted I’ll never get the relationship I wanted with him… The distant love we have for one another is more than enough for me. Thank you for everything Marshall and sorry again Cordae. Love you guys.” Nasaan added.
should i rant? think ima rant
i Apologize to the Cordae fellow. i’m growing & realize i started trolling you out of envy. was gonna put all this in a song but rhyming s–t with yo name is difficult ni–a
he was getting the love from Marshall that i had always wanted but…
Eminem appears to have ‘upset’ Big Proof‘s son NASAAN as they now have release dates on the same day. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the young Detroit rapper jokingly warned Detroit legend not dare releasing anything on the same day as him: “Eminem dropping the same day as me? I would not do that if I was you, UNLESSSS you wanna get out sold OG.”
He then urged fans to pre-save his upcoming project titled Error 404 which is dropping on May 31, 2024, the same date Eminem has teased a new release, which is likely to be the first single from his upcoming album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). NASAAN’s debut project, Error 404 is curated by Royce 5’9″ and is set to feature Royce himself, as well as Detroit rappers Icewear Vezzo and BabyTron.
.@Eminem dropping the same day as me? i wouldn’t do that if i was you, UNLESSSS you wanna get out sold OG 🤷♂️ 😌
NASAAN has recently released the first single from the project, titled “Goated” featuring Royce 5’9″. In the song’s accompanying video, NASAAN paid tribute to his late father by recreating a famous freestyle featuring Proof and Eminem from 1999 during an interview with MTV. You can watch it below:
Ahead of his much anticipated ERROR 404 project that drops next month, NASAAN has rolled out the self-directed video for a new single titled “GOATED,” featuring his mentor Royce Da 5’9″. In the video clip, NASAAN, who also edited the video, pays tribute to his late father, Big Proof, by recreating the Detroit Mayer’s 1999 MTV News freestyle clip shot in the car with Eminem. Notably, the “GOATED” video arrived on April 11, i.e. 18 years to the day since Proof was fatally shot at the age of 32 and it’s duration is 3:13.
Expect to hear “GOATED” single a lot this year, as NASAAN has landed a partnership with ESPN and The National Basketball Association that sees the song being given the four-month licensing deal treatment. This means you’ll likely hear it during the playoffs, not to mention at other NBA-sanctioned events.
ERROR 404, out May 31, was previously teased with the release of the Icewear Vezzo collaboration “CULLINAN GANG,” complete with an official video by Unpaused Studios. abytron, Swavay, Pooh Beatz, and Turbo are also set to make appearances on the Assemble Sound and Atlantic Records release.
Nasaan and Royce 5’9″ have recently sat down with Way Up With Angela Yee where they talked about Nasaan’s upcoming album Error 404 that’s releasing on April 25, 2024, featuring BabyTron, Royce 5’9″, Icewear Vezzo and more. They also talked sobriety, Cordae, Eminem, Paul Rosenberg, Obie Trice, Big Proof, their biggest mistakes and much more.
Nasaan & Royce 5’9″ on Cordae
Nasaan: I don’t even have a problem with the dude. I actually like him as a person. I picked on him a few years ago and then my fans just loved it. It’s like an inside joke. That’s messed up. That’s mean. I probably gonna stop. So, shout out to Cordae though. It’s rooted in competition. It’s not like a personal beef.
Royce 5’9″: I love Cordae. He is so emotionally intelligent. That’s why I didn’t think anything of it. And you know how the rappers are when they are young. I was the same way. I was doing more than ripping pictures.
Royce 5’9″ on DJ Premier and Eminem
Me and Preem working on, it’s a joint thing we do together called PRhyme, so we working on third installment right now. As far as me and Marshall, all he has to do is sent me a text message and I’m to the studio whenever he’s ready. We pretty much do that on his time. And he’s always on some type of time. He’s always on some sort of mission. I don’t know what he’s doing right now but I know he’s recording a lot of stuff.
Nasaan on Paul Rosenberg
When Paul discovered me I was somebody who was just really good at rapping. I didn’t have myself figured out. Now I understand more who I am, not only as an artist but as a person. There is more to steer and guide now. Paul is helping and plying a part and it’s easier for him to understand who he’s working with. He’s a big homie. He’s always in my corner.
Royce 5’9″ on Obie Trice
I have not spoken to Obie Trice in a while. I bumped into him couple of times but it was an environment where we could really like kick it but I’ve heard some things. I’ve got that feeling [to reach out and talk] couple of times watching him. That’s a slipper uphill slope. I don’t wanna step on toes or say anything that’s gonna offend anybody. I know, how us as addicts, we get defensive when people come at us in any kind of way about our problems. If ever the opportunity for me to speak to him, if he ever feels the need to speak to somebody I’m certainly somebody he can definitely reach out to. I’m always available for that. That’s like a big thing to me too as well. Just not only being sober but taking the steps through my sobriety helping other people. It’s so tough to do because you don’t wanna seem like one of those people who got sober and now you coming from a place of judgement.
Nasaan and Royce 5’9″ have recently sat down with Ebro Darden, Pete Rosenberg and Laura Stylez on Ebro In The Morning for a conversation about growing up in hip-hop, going major vs independent, being able to carve up your own identity, learning more about the late Big Proof, lessons learned throughout their careers, the need for more mentorship in hop-hop and more. They also got into the recent debate on if B-Rabbit (played by Eminem) really won the second round of his famous 8-Mile battle against Lotto. Royce 5’9″ also talks about his recent collaboration with Detroit Pistons honoring J Dilla with new merchandise for Detroit’s 313 Day.
Nasaan on discovering his pass after meeting Eminem
I’m more so proud of myself. Just being a creative artist overall. Rapping is cool. I was saying this story the other day — I went to the studio with Marshall one time. He was just talking about how much he love rap. Then I was like, ‘yo, he’s different.’ That’s not for me. And I kind of had to find out what was for me. I’m just like creative. I direct, edit all of my music videos. They are all crazy.
Royce 5’9″ on learning things from Eminem businesswise and forming communication skills
Young men are not communicators, old ones either. I didn’t start to being able to communicate until therapy and I was in my late 30s. That’s when I really, actually learned how to talk to my wife, talk to my kids, so it’s tough. If you get thrown into the business like me, Marshall, kind of snatched me up and just threw me in the business. I ain’t know how to make records. All I knew how to do was rap really well.
Nasaan on his relationship with his father, Big Proof.
I was so young that I kind of make out who he is through stories from him [Royce], other people’s experiences and whatever YouTube videos are remaining. He passed when I was super young and at he was at his height of his career. He was never really home. They were always on the road. So, I don’t really know my father. That sounds bad but I don’t really knew him on personal level. Sometimes I find myself digging stuff about him.
Nasaan on his relationship with Eminem
We are cool. Anytime I need him, he is there. I don’t really like bother them or just go that way cause I’m still just growing and still kind of figure things my own. I’ve always been like that. It’s weird that you asked me about my father cause I used to run from that so much. Don’t kill me [Royce] but I think being a rapper’s son is so f–king corny. I used to hate people telling that but I had grown to it and realize it’s kind of a blessing
Royce 5’9″ about hip-hop being competitive and the importance of mentorship
We didn’t really have OGs, mentors. I think mentorship is the biggest void that’s in the marketplace in terms of black culture today. The generations that came before us…Me and Marshall came, Marshall was stomping through and I was right behind him, stepping. All of the guys that we looked up were like Gods, they just looked at as like competition. They didn’t necessarily embrace us. It would have been cool to get that embrace.
Royce 5’9″ on Joyner Lucas and his approach on creating music
When I first seen Joyner Lucas, the way he was able to paint this pictures that he would have in his mind before even laying the verse or raps down in the studio, he already knew what he wanted it to look like. That was incredible to me. I had a conversation with him one day. He was not really happy with the way things were going in terms of productivity in his career and he was just like ‘I should just direct my own videos.’ I was like ‘You should!’ He went and did it. And the first one he directed connected more than anything he had ever released before. And I can only attribute that to him seeing the vision all the way though and it resonating with people because of that. We received it the way he intended for it to be received because he was involved in every step of the way and I think it is no different from what I’ve been in my career, just a sonic side. Even with the Slaughterhouse, I was the guy in the group who was there at the very beginning of the session and I was always the last one to leave. It’s just the way I like to work. I even do that with Preem when it’s not even necessary. When we were working on Prime stuff, I be all involved in the mix and Preem was like ‘Get out of the way!’ It is just my way.
Royce 5’9″ & Nasaan on internet’s recent discussion on if B-Rabbit won a battle against Lotto in 8 Mile.
“The internet just looking for reasons to discredit Marshall. Even in his own movie. That s–t was not even close. Lotto did good though.” said Royce. Nasaan added: “I think Marshall took it over the top with the theatrics too. And just how animated he was.”
Royce 5’9″ on his plans for new music
Me and Preem are working on PRhyme 3 but I’ve been taking my time with it cause I have few other things that I’ve been working on that I can’t quite discuss it. I’m more excited about these two things in particular that I’m working on right now probably more than anything I’ve ever been a part of. I’d love to give people a rap album right now but it is not just happening like that. I’d love to go in and just do Bar Exam right now but the bar is so low. I don’t know if I’m not motivated, I just don’t feel it. I look at people that I look up to. Like Hov for instance. I don’t personally think like he needs to do another album again, ever. I just feel like what he’s doing now on an executive level is way more beneficial to the culture than any music that he can do at this juncture but when he was at a point in his career where the music was the most important, pertinent thing that he can contribute he gave it to us at the highest level possible.
17 years have passed since Big Proof passed away. On April 11, 2006, Proof was shot three times by Mario Etheridge, once in the head and twice in the chest, after a dispute broke out during a game of billiards at the CCC Club on 8 Mile Road in Detroit.
A pool game between Proof and Keith Bender turned into a heated argument and then escalated into a physical altercation. Etheridge, who was Bender’s cousin, fired a warning shot into the air. There have been many conflicting reports about Proof and Keith Bender’s roles in the shooting, but it was reported that Proof then shot Bender in the head during the altercation.
Bender was not immediately killed by the gunshot but died a week later from his injuries. In response to Proof shooting Bender, Etheridge then shot Proof three times, once in the head and twice in the chest, killing him at the scene.
On April 19, 2006, a service for Proof was held in the Fellowship Chapel in Detroit to a full house of 2,660 people, including life-long friends Eminem, Royce Da 5’9″, 50 Cent, and thousands more mourning outside.
To honor the life of Detroit’s Mayor, his son Nasaan dedicated a heartful letter to his father on Instagram. “Felt like I needed you more than ever in my life this last year. I’m doing a lot of this s–t on my own and getting it done no matter what, which I know you would be so happy about. Thank you, I love you. I’mma continue to make you proud. THE BIGGEST. RIP LEGEND.” he wrote.
Royce 5’9″, Bizarre of D12 and Lazarus have all sent heart emojis in the comments section. You can check the post below:
Nasaan has just released new song, titled “VS Everybody “VS EVERYBODY,” produced by Eminem.
“I no longer have this song, session, or beat so I had to put out the last bounce of it which was incomplete. Life is so annoying. F–k Oakland.” Wrote Nasaan in the description of the song on YouTube.
Fans has been eagerly waiting Nasaan and Eminem collaboration since the young Detroit rapper joined Def Jam few years back but its 2023 and we still have not heard anything yet.
Couple of years back, Nasaan posted the screenshots of the fan asking for Eminem collaboration with the caption: “We get it… wait almost over.”
Yesterday, Eminem was nominated for entry into music’s most elite club: Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
Slim Shady is the only one of the 17 contenders to receive a nomination in his first year of eligibility, which is 25 years after a recording’s debut. His first ever solo studio album “Infinite” album debuted in 1996.
Fan voting has also started. As the official website says the top five artists, as selected by the public, will comprise a “fans’ ballot” that will be tallied along with the other ballots to choose the 2022 inductees.
Royce 5’9″ showed support to Eminem by sharing the screenshot of his votes with the caption: “Guess who’s voting this year?”
Skylar Grey also pinned a story to her Instagram, saying: “Cast your vote daily for Eminem to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame”
Nasaan also humorously asked his fans to help Eminem get the most prestigious award in music: “Hey guys! my uncle raps or whatever, goes by the name “Eminem” he’s pretty good too. He’s been nominated for this thingy thing award. If you could be so kind to cast him a vote it’d be awesome, we’d really appreciate it.”
hey guys! my uncle raps or whatever, goes by the name “Eminem” he’s pretty good too. He’s been nominated for this thingy thing award. If you could be so kind to cast him a vote it’d be awesome, we’d really appreciate it 🥲https://t.co/cPphtKkIDo
Nasaan is spitting bars from Royce Da 5’9″‘s Heaven Studios as young Detroit rapper is back with the new freestyle titled “Underrated.”
In the song, Nasaan mentions how he gets inspired every time he visits Eminem:
“Plaques? Stats? Can’t cope that conversation. But still will walk in Marshall’s office and talk as through I’m the f**ing greatest, even though I’m nameless.” he raps.
The lyrics are the reference to Nasaan’s tweet from March:
so crazy cuz i feel old af (22) and get mad i’m not a megastar but then ill talk to Em and he’ll be like “Man, i wish i was where you were when i was your age or that advance musically”
Fans has been eagerly waiting Nasaan and Eminem collaboration since the young Detroit rapper joined Dej Jam few years back but 2021 is almost over and we have not heard anything yet.
Few minutes ago, Nasaan posted the screenshots of fans asking for Eminem collaboration with the caption: “We get it… wait almost over.”
He is also promoting the new merch, namely a t-shirt with “BUT WHEN IS THE SONG WITH MARSHALL COMING” written on it.
Producer Stone, who has previously produced for Nasaan, has shared a snippet of the song he produced with Eminem for Nasaan song, called “Not Even For Jesus.”
The producer shared a video on his Instagram with the caption: “Go to war with all of my demons.”
In the comment section, Nasaan commented the title of the song and someone replied: “Ain’t this the same beat you used for the Marshall collaboration?”
On which, Stone responded: “Ah, this a different one. Me and Marshall made this beat.”
You can check the original post below and to listen to the song, slide left.
Yesterday, Nasaan took to twitter to share little story to his fans about Eminem and Paul Rosenberg.
“Sometimes I randomly think about when I was sitting with Paul and Em and some platinum plaques came in the mail. Guy goes ‘where should we put these’ and Paul says: ‘ehh, just throw them in the closet with the rest, we don’t have room. I was like ni**a what?!?! S**t was so inspiring.”
sometimes i randomly think about when i was sitting with paul and Em and some platinum plaques came in the mail. Guy goes “where should we put these?”
Paul: “ehh, just throw em in the closet with the rest, we don’t have room”
