Nas Drops Controversial Album Title

After much controversy, Queensbridge emcee Nas has changed the original title of his album. The project, which was entitled [insert N-word], will be untitled when it hits stores on July 1.

"It's important to me that this album gets to the fans. It's been a long time coming. I want my fans to know that, creatively and lyrically, they can expect the same content and the same messages. It's that important," Nas said in a statement. "The streets have been waiting for this for a long time. The people will always know what the real title of this album is and what to call it."

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"It's like talking to your child about sex. It's hard, but it's important," the rapper said in an October interview. "It's probably going to make people uncomfortable. I don't expect a lot of people to sell a record called [N-word]. Hopefully, people can open their minds up and lose some of their fear and deal with it. It's just an album. It's one piece of the many things I do, and this will be one of my favorite pieces."