Hit-Boy Reveals Three-Year Rift With Nas, Says Collaboration Unlikely
Producer Hit-Boy disclosed that he and rapper Nas have not communicated for three years, despite their prolific partnership that produced six albums and a Grammy win. He cited unspecified deep reasons for the falling out and expressed doubt about future projects together. Their collaboration from 2020 to 2023 included the King's Disease series, which earned three Grammy nominations.
Hit-Boy’s revelation marks a stark end to one of hip-hop’s most productive recent partnerships. Between 2020 and 2023, the duo released six albums and roughly 80 tracks, with the King’s Disease trilogy earning three Grammy nominations and a 2021 win for best rap album. The producer’s comments came during a joint interview with DJ Vlad and Elliott Wilson, where he declined to specify the reasons for the split, calling the matter “pretty deep.” Billboard has sought comment from Nas’s team, but no response has been reported. The admission follows Hit-Boy’s recent business moves, including a partnership with HarbourView, suggesting he is focusing on new creative ventures.
This falling-out may reshape expectations for future collaborations in hip-hop, where established artist-producer duos often define eras. Fans who valued the Nas–Hit-Boy run could feel a sense of loss, while the music industry may see a shift in how legacy artists choose production partners. The lack of public explanation leaves room for speculation, which could affect both artists’ narratives, though their past work remains a lasting cultural touchstone.