Nas had the ideal reaction when fans criticized him for his “casino war” against Jay-Z

The $5.5 billion casino bid by Nas and Resorts World NYC was accepted by the New York Community Advisory Committee in September.

Nas has responded to fans’ rumors that his successful attempt to open a casino in Queens was similar to JAY-Z’s unsuccessful attempt to open one in Times Square. 

The 52-year-old was questioned by Rolling Stone about a section of the public using his group’s winning casino bid as the most recent yardstick in the cutthroat competition that has long characterized his relationship with Hov.

Regarding the discussion of the corresponding results, Nas remarked, “It is just something that some people are going to talk about.” “Nobody has any control over such things.”

He went on to compare the mystery and intrigue of his battle with JAY-Z to the covert competition for fame and recognition between Rakim and Big Daddy Kane, which he admits continues to this day. 

The superstar said, “I continue to study Big Daddy Kane and Rakim.” Sometimes, some rap fans just like to vent about those things. That’s all.

The emcee’s most recent accomplishment outside of music came in September when the $5.5 billion casino bid from Nas and Resorts World NYC was accepted by the New York Community Advisory Committee.

Nas, a Queens native, and his team want to create 24,000 new jobs and make $1 million in the first year of the casino’s operation.

However, the same advisory council rejected a $5.4 billion offer from JAY-Z’s company, which also comprises SL Green Realty and Caesars’ Entertainment.

Donovan Richards Jr., president of Queens Borough, made care to highlight Nas’ victory as another triumph over JAY-Z and Kings County, highlighting its competitive significance. “Queens get the money is a theme in Queens, and I know that Nas was involved in this,” he stated. We’ve won again, Jay-Z. I apologize. You can convey my best wishes to the president of the Brooklyn borough.