Nas - Star Wars

[Verse 1]
For niggaz up in they mom's crib listenin
To this unadulterated Nas shit wishin it was them
Instead of, me on this track on this beach with palm trees
Drinks with umbrellas straws telling it raw
Jungle of concrete killers and snakes I was amongst that
Bundles of crack through this funnel that's black
I want you to vision through my telescope see the hell I wrote
It's Reynolds when I Wrap it like a envelope package
And they was into dope back then
Numbers, pimpin and robbin, well they still robbin and pimpin
But it's small change compared to hip hoppin
And did I mention millions because of lip poppin
Trips expensive gift shoppin whip drivin
Benzes, Jeeps, see, them and they bitch got one
It's shockin - you thinkin "naw it's just rhymin"
But all this time it's like organized crimin
For instance, there was a time when there was a line
Between streets and business, but now peep how it's mixed in
The beef is now sickenin, everybody got paper
Words of power, because of it the cops hate ya
The government watchin all of those who thuggin it
They wanna lock us up cause they kids are lovin it
Not knowin that most rappers are straight ass
And shots ring out, whenever we clash it's Star Wars
[Chorus]
We call it Star Wars
What happens when the shots ring out? It's called Star Wars
We call it Star Wars
[Verse 2]
Caviar never, I rather the Cajun blacken
Catfish no snails simple nigga to please
Met a bad bitch dimples in her cheeks
She remembers Busy B battles when it was peace
Caught myself driftin in thought, cause now it's different I thought
Niggaz was raised off the shit I record
Like I was brought up off that Planet Rock
Kurtis Blow, James Todd Smith, Shan and Scott LaRock in the jams
Why would they fuck with a don? Jehovah witness
Him and his co-defendants, I eat 'em like Lucky Charms
With two percent low fat milk, five percent pro black built
It's nothin mother had him motherfuck him
I don't think about it niggaz talkin there's a lot of gossip
That I'm a prophet or I can't go back to my projects
Can I? Does a plant grow from a pot? yes
Do trees grow from a forest MC's y'all are clitoris
Y'all niggaz roll with any click that's winnin any crew
Doin whatever's trendy, even envy me too
Ain't enough room in this town
What is beef between ghetto word spitters with crowns, Star Wars
[Chorus]
Cause this is Star Wars, shots ring out everywhere, Star Wars
Cause this is Star Wars, shots ring out
[Verse 3]
This ain't, no Oscars or MTV or Joan Rivers fashion police
Not what you read in tabloid sheets
These are MC's that live by the code, it's hard for me to spit it
Because the game was supposed to be sold we live it
Came from the streets we the voice of the youth
America's nightmare was given a the mic booth
Nike boots, leathers and jean, jewelry, cribs and cars
Rappers not dependin on your nine to five jobs
Entertainment, this is our world this is our language
Different regions speakin east and west gang shit
You got your positive shit like, Common Sense
But even he had drama with the Don Mega Cube
Acknowledge the words get twisted at times it's rules
What you think is different from the block whenever we feud
Fuck your pictures and your plaques your tours and autographs
Don't trust bitches and niggaz who tell you you're all of that
Cause, they'll be in your enemies face, sayin it's safe
To run in your release party sprayin the place
Or catch you when you least on point, putting your keys in the door
Behind you with your seeds in Kay Bee Toys store
Maybe the words get disrespectful now your niggaz check you
"You 'gon let that nigga play you? you know we 'gon rep you"
Next mornin every news channel and front page
Headlines: another rapper was slayed. this is Star Wars
Sony Music Entertainment

[@yashawarahmawan7502]

One of the greatest songs ever made but very unknown.

[@ndleinahaystack]

Most don't know about Silent Murder

[@davidammonds2011]

OMG ! Only real hip hop heads understand this song!! Or Silent Murder

[@itsX2024]

this and "People Talkin'" by Jay are the slept on joints from the battle.

[@Cashaz12]

This shit gives chill, Nas is walking hip hop jukebox

[@jayg3189]

This track is a classic. When I first heard this song in 2004, I fell in love with it instantly.

[@LordZangePhoswe]

SAME his most underrated song

[@stansmith9293]

Damn I never knew it was that old crazy

[@da0484]

💯

[@mr.enigma4475]

Nas was on steroid during this era

[@natejoseph478]

Facts

[@danieldevito6380]

I swear, listening to Nas is like watching a movie.

[@tocagamer4775]

Nas is E.P.I.C ( Extremely Poised In Communicating )

[@danieldevito6380]

One of the DOPEST Nas tracks ever...

[@bennyhernendez5818]

I agree bro,slot of people I know never even heard this song

[@olschoolTonyCarter]

@@bennyhernendez5818 It's on the Illmatic 10th anniversary album disc 2.

[@mikebanks4602]

I heard it a long time ago before that CD was originally called street wars but changed it to star wars and was on a mixtape

[@kjheuston3544]

Fire

[@trentyates418]

This is one sick hidden gem

[@da0484]

One of many Nas’ hidden gems that was ahead of its time.

[@Simply_Ralfy]

This is literally a gem. Lyrically one of the best songs not most even know of. 💫⭐

[@dominiquejones3805]

Upcoming rappers need 2 hear that 3rd verse

[@mmaallday118]

This an talk of Ny is them thangs

[@JohnDoe-hi6sy]

He bodied this! I'm 40 and Nas always been that dude, whether you like'em or not! Has always been mentioned in most Hip Hop fans, Top 5 Dead or Alive!🎙🐐

[@younggod3906]

Facts

[@dyanaprinze6wondawoman]

Exactly 💯

[@banzisithole8694]

GOAT

[@D_Spicable1]

No doubt top 3

[@madhash83]

"Why would they fuck with a don, Jehovah witness, him and his co-defendants, I eat 'em like Lucky Charms" nice shot at Jay and Rocafella

[@howardhenry435]

It was at Ja and Irv Gotti for backing out of a business deal during the Jay z beef

[@user-mf8gi1ul5b]

How can you not think nas not the Goat

[@remmemartin738]

Most have no idea, he dissed Jay, 50 and Em in one song and nobody had the heart to respond. God level shyt!!!!

[@jman1562001]

Man the wordplay and disses SMH. Nas the GREATEST PERIOD!!!

[@D-money813]

"On the radio they say me and you an item. Nas fall in love with hoes, me I just like them." -50 Cent

[@animebrospodcast4577]

There subs thrown right back

[@c-bulletstheblackjesus4230]

He didn't diss em stop spreading false gossip u too old 4 that

[@jman1562001]

@@c-bulletstheblackjesus4230 relisten.....at the end of the second verse he a play on words, "even envy me to", when he was addressing his rivals in the rap game and the way Nas was saying it sound like he was talking to Em. He been sent subliminals at Em prior but everyone ain't catch the Bars

[@Monothiest247]

Bumpin this Jan 1st 2024, timeless lyrics

[@atrueearthling4326]

Theres levels to this thing called hip hop.

[@nicknickels7951]

"America's Nightmare was giving a Mike booth"🎤👁️🔥

[@antione8453]

Large Professor LACED THIS TRAK

[@natejoseph478]

Facts

[@Don.M.]

Nas is such a prophet

[@QXTRA]

Nas wrote a song 11 years ago that's describing exactly what's been happening at an alarming rate in our culture today. Star Wars.

[@ejmiller2601]

It's real yo..

[@truthseeker8671]

I think he wrote this in 2004

[@portanova47]

This shit was 2004 homie

[@thugspoet]

@@truthseeker8671 released 2004 but actually recorded 2001/2002

[@truthseeker8671]

@@thugspoet Oh ok that would explain that Jay diss in the second verse

[@culturedat]

If I was a boxer or wrestler, this would always be my walk out song

[@drewcollingwood3640]

Facts 100

[@DamnnnSon1]

I'd walk out to "Victory" by Biggie/Puffy..I think Tyson mightve walked out to that sometime after 97

[@Ron-pr9cf]

Big facts!!!!! I ain't losing

[@javellk400]

We literally seeing Drake and Kendrick going at it and I’m here. Nas a prophet.

[@michaelbarnes2126]

This beat is insane, surprised this track isn’t really popular he destroyed this

[@dominiquejones3805]

So many of these upcoming artists need 2 hear that 3rd verse

[@missceebrownin]

Real ish

[@viktorlucchese3459]

Flawless delivery.

[@pabloesco3373]

Viktor Lucchese word

[@Justice777Allah]

King of conversational rap/King of Concepts/King of rapping about every friggin thing from A through Z.

[@abracadabra3033]

Indeed

[@leewuo4443]

Damn I thinking about the rapper pop smoke when Nas spot that last verse, man gotta be careful who surround yourself with, great wisdom from Nas.

[@DRxxx-bh2wm]

Real 😢

[@brothersly]

"The Don Mega Cube."
Nasir respects the hierarchy.

[@Iroh624]

Nas is the hierarchy not cube

[@brothersly]

@@Iroh624 Whatever! Do you even understand what hierarchy means without having to use a search engine? Go take your qualms to the real enemy!

[@antione8453]

This Song Being Called a Classic is Disrespectful...A Pure Genius

[@trentyates418]

One of Nas BEST underrated joints ever. Large Pro is a Monsta on production. One of his BEST underrated beats ever

[@da0484]

Large Pro is one that doesn’t get enough credit.

[@victorcampos9654]

“Do trees grow from a forest MCs yall are clitoris”
That’s just one crucial bar aside from the rest of 100

[@rare_form]

Masterclass of songwriting 💣💥🔥

[@bensoto5795]

2024. hip hop is dead. i'm here

[@williamgray5491]

cap

[@khartoumlavage4253]

20-Year-Old Classic!!!!

[@InkpoisonMTA]

Live at the bbq, Illmatic, It was written, I am, nastramus, stillmatic, the lost tapes, gods son, street disciple, hip hop is dead, untitled (n*****), life is good, qb finest, all of his features, DJ green lantern n***** tapes, countless mix tapes, etc.... This dude has been a beast from day one. My favorite emcee of all time. Thank Ann Jones for giving us someone worth listening too.

[@bigboss92]

And now Kings Disease II

[@naziashunter5598]

And now magic.

[@anthonynegron788]

U not gonna thank Olu Dara ? Women don't inseminate themselves

[@RamonAcosta191]

@@naziashunter5598 ILLMAGIC

[@jamesroberts1810]

Pac
Biggie
Nas ...

[@andremiller2902]

should have millions of hits this is the author of hip hop Nas tells stories that's believable

[@oath4231]

Andre Miller too bad hes barely versatile. still the goat tho

[@jajahmal8780]

2023 still on the play list!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@tyrellwilliams317]

This beat is on GOD mode

[@chriscunha3246]

these little shitheads nowadays have no idea what real hiphop is. its sad as fuck bro

[@mhaze210]

This shit NEVER gets old. I like it better than half of the Star Wars movies. Maybe even more than all of them combined.

[@coughdrop435]

That shot he sent at Jayz was slick

[@kingsleyjackson8287]

Dis is 4 EM

[@jiggyjusto]

This shit on repeat! NAS stay spittin real shit!!

[@dominiquejones3805]

That 3rd verse is goin on so much now

[@skyizdalimit6539]

Nas =G.O.A.T

[@alsjm1132]

skyizdalimit6539 heavily

[@manuelmartinez480]

Facts!!!

[@pabloesco3373]

skyizdalimit6539 the goat

[@lazaurus73]

Well ONE of the greatest...

[@amour_nyla]

The greatest

[@Nick-s-f]

I'll never forget that day in 2004 at a Fred Meyer; I bought one of the only hip-hop records in my collection: Illmatic Platinum Edition.
Star Wars became my favorite song on the whole record, but now this song has become quite rare. It was only released on Illmatic Platinum Edition (20th anniversary edition does not have it).

[@luckyhands64]

This song is so relevant today. There's an even thinner line between streets and business

[@entertainmenttorememberdjs1672]

Man I remember in college driving to my DJ gigs listening to this song.The song make you feel like you live in a Gotham city. Straight up

[@pabloesco3373]

This songs gives me the chills

[@CAPITALM123]

I’m convinced this guy really is the greatest Rapper of all time. His mind is amazing, very creative and talented . How can you think of something like that 😎

[@FreddiFish96]

There are MCs who approach his level and even top him in certain categories, but nobody brings it all together like Nas does. For me he's in a rank by himself!

[@jefffishkin1028]

@@SmrtPederima What the fuck?

[@jefffishkin1028]

@@SmrtPederima I was just thinking like that's such a random answer

[@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s]

It aint hard to tell.

[@DetrichSwain]

3 Stacks don’t have any solo rap projects. He’s already disqualified. And don’t say “the love below”.

[@kenlylarrahondo8836]

19 years old !! And still relevant today , Nas is a true hip hop goat . QGTM !!!

[@cuttycain1334]

Only Nas can rap to a beat like this

[@JudahMarleyTwin1]

This was on the 10th anniversary of illmatic album I remember buying it in a record store taking it home and studying it for like a year straight 😭😭😭

[@ElHijoDeTere3]

Likewise 🤙🏾🤙🏾 on repeat for the longest! 🔥

[@bryantc1701]

Same!!! I remember buying the illmatic 10th anniversary cd!!

[@alvin.algarin]

😂😂😂😂 my man flawlessly snapped on this track!!!

[@ozbertohurusthegod3400]

Unreal this guy is way ahead of time 🙌🙏👌

[@coreyteal9008]

One of the most underrated songs of all times.

[@chandlerscaringia5260]

Silent Murder also

[@YUNNGP]

And ppl ask me why he one of my favorites…bro be spitting that real life shit..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dominiquesmith7680]

This and illmattic made me a nas Fan

[@tokugawabushisamurai9226]

NAS IS MY LEGEND THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME

[@AppleShortss]

This dopest larger professor tracks ever and you got NAS ON IT

[@jamesaponte3823]

Nas always spits the truth.one of the best Queens bridge stand up.

[@OneMic3]

Crazy how this song still relates till this day.

[@SiblingSquabbles]

YounginWithWisdom I’m mad that on Spotify they took this version off and put up the clean one..

[@antoniorobinson4366]

I damn near play it everyday day. The 🐐.

[@kristielee5282]

4 sho one of the top five greatest mcs of all time,anybody that disagree doesn't really know hip-hop.Nas really single handedly reshaped and changed the culture of our music,but he was humble and low key,now we got alot of nonsense that's reshaping our culture backwards,smh just glad I grew up in his era of time,fuck hashtaggin just real MUSIC

[@ProgressiveVoice]

No, he's not one of the top 5, he's #1

[@lonazskyfall5330]

Nope, number 1.

[@jayal5978]

Kristie Lee and to think he study Kool G Rap and Rakim and came into his own. THE N!

[@kaliefhampton2483]

Yea, anything less than 5 is unacceptable. 4 really, he's 1-2 for me

[@streetrev5129]

Still one of my fav nas songs... From Ny to Tx

[@jaybo797]

Sooner or later we’ll all see who the prophet is. He wasn’t lying cuz this some prophet rap here

[@westsideca1987]

Damn every time I listen to Esco I get inspired to write shit. DOPE AF

[@michelejohnson3800]

Because he is a prophet.

[@timvonderheide7531]

This track is just too strong!

[@alllyricstv]

While rocking the jams why would they F$@@ with the don/ Jahova witness him and his codefendants i eating em like lucky charms 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@nicknickels7951]

Masterpiece Track🪙

[@adambramwell9991]

Nas delivered music in a fantastic way that needed no very attrative beat and b.s. king lyricist... One of the best to ever do it.

[@videliachelanga9301]

this beat s bangin

[@nicknickels7951]

Harvard checked for sun. That spoke volumes 😮🪨🔥👍🏽

[@mmc5261]

Let protect our prophet. Respect OG Nas

[@kburrell81]

He is the coldest rapper dead or alive

[@KINGKVNE]

King of Rhyme Schemes

[@HappyGuy343]

Elzhi, Eminem, Kool G Rap, Big Pun, Big L........Nas is up there though

[@trentyates418]

Big l is the King of Rhyme Schemes. Nas is the king of storytelling

[@trentyates418]

@@HappyGuy343 don't forget Kane Rakim and Masta Ace

[@KINGKVNE]

Trent Yates I guess one of my takes on this is how flawless he is able to switch rhyme schemes within a verse....but yeah Big L could keep a rhyme scheme moving flawlessly too

[@trentyates418]

@@KINGKVNE but Nas is dope with rhyme schemes too. Bc at the same time he storytelling

[@DuckDaPhillyFan]

2004 shit…..back in my Crown Vic and Armandale days

[@antoniogambardella785]

Nas Timeless A Classics 🔥💣👊✌🙏🔝🎙

[@wiltongriffin]

@ 1:51
All y'all missed the hook punch at jay-z in this song. Just to let jay-z know who still really has the hiphop battle lyrical crown. Jehovah witness the whole verse.

[@bennyhernendez5818]

Nas still the greatest til this day, this song alone is better than any jayz album

[@birminghamtransparent5733]

Wow

[@dcap163able]

He went at Jay in other songs than "either" but some folks don't read between the lines @wilton griffin

[@willsmooth1355]

@O’BGYN He sure did. Em wanted no parts of that ether. Smart move by em.😂😂😂😂

[@djruthlessking2493]

Will Smooth where he dissed Eminem at?

[@FrostyNipz]

The Greatest to ever hold a mic. GOD's SON

[@josephmillar2370]

All hip hop fans know. No matter what style u like better, or how you judge that is better lyrically, NAS is in everyone’s top 5

[@jaybo797]

Last verse is king von life

[@Chroic]

I havent heard this track in years this song was dope underrated song

[@nicknickels7951]

I had this Blasting on "Ignorant levels". Driving thru the City. My Guys stopped and looked at my SILVERADO riding pass boping there heads like " he playing 🔥 😎👌🏽

[@beasty_b6967]

Clean n classy King Nas

[@ronstones4273]

He was still slapping Jay on this track too

[@cyclone10472]

Word is bond I get into these zones sometimes where I play this fucking song over and over

[@jwhite9x]

Same bro!

[@alexstall5793]

Nas =now astronomically sound

[@KingGrizzBadara]

"We came from the streets we the voice of the youth/ America's nightmare was given a mic booth/" 😬 The way he conveys his thoughts just astounds me sometimes. It's simple but it's so profound.

[@AppleShortss]

This get played everyday in my car

[@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s]

Jus that much of a classic.
Miss hiphop so much,
we were spoiled as hell as kids and didnt even know it.

[@jiggyjusto]

This shit is on continuous repeat. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DannyRodriguezRodriguez-lu1qd]

OK you already know NAS doing it MOBB DEEP Q.B for life 🙌

[@shymoney2759]

Yo i love this song

[@itzKingIzzo2U]

My favorite Nas track of all time

[@214pinoPR]

Street Poet at his finest, ya dig

[@blong1509]

NAS,
Thank you for the good music!

[@bennyhernendez5818]

Best and most underated Nas song hands down

[@TeflonSheikh1987]

nas is the greatest! the lyrics in this song paint a epic picture!

[@humblebragger500]

One of nas best songs. Concept was crazy. Hov shots were uncalled for lol Nas is a bully lyrically

[@abracadabra3033]

Indeed

[@lanceclayton2492]

Up in they Moms crib.... Love you Momma and Dad for the crib we was brought up in❤

[@JohnDoe-hi6sy]

And that was still a shot fired at a lot of cats who still live in the momma house and even on the couch! Ouch!🎯

[@lanceclayton205]

When is time due to leave the crib? And come back to take care of the crib?
@john doe 💯 absolutely that's how mind blowin Godson be.

[@nanataharqa4530]

Yup this brother defo a god amongst Men, wow✨🔥

[@willieartiles3295]

The best MC ever! Eat them like lucky charms

[@dustinhiggins710]

Come back every year to listen to this blessing to my ears. 💯🔥💥

[@3rdstreetrecorcds]

NAS best rapper dead or alive

[@geraldmimms203]

Yes sir

[@marvinshoates5173]

KRS ONE

[@trentyates418]

#1 Lyricist of all time. REAL FACT!

[@rafafa3522]

2pac Nas biggie

[@j-doodlewittanoodle5437]

@@rafafa3522 ain’t no best east west

[@Goatchild90]

The remixes on the 10th anniversary were disrespectful THIS however is one of best Nas songs of all time