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Great Performances S45E13 — Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop
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Great Performances•Season 45•Episode 13

Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop

5.8/10 · 74 votesFeb 2, 2018

Ranked #7 of 7 in Season 45•−1.5 vs season avg

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Two decades after the album’s critically acclaimed release, Nas teamed up with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, to stage a symphonic rendition of “Illmatic,” one of the most revered albums in hip-hop history. Great Performances — Nas Live From

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Episode Summary

"Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop" is episode 13 of Great Performances season 45. It scored 5.8/10 from 74 votes, ranking #7 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on February 2, 2018.

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