Nas Presents 'The Real Hip-Hop' Short Documentary

Nas has collaborated with The Guardian on a short documentary that explores the influence of

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Nas has collaborated with The Guardian on a short documentary that explores the influence of hip-hop on a variety of cultures worldwide. Visiting Cambodia, Uganda, Yemen and Colombia, the film catches up with break-dancers, b-boys, and b-girls who have their own distinct style and understanding of hip-hop culture. Nas’ world tour follows on from his production of Fresh Dressed, a documentary that explores the influence of hip-hop on fashion through the ages, that is set to be released June 26.

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