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Posted in hiphop | music on February 27, 2008

Maxim didn't listen to Nas's new album either?

Nas and boombox

February 27, 2008 -- RAPPER Nas was shocked when Maxim gave his new album, "N - - - - r," a 21/2-star review - because it isn't even finished yet. "I'm finishing the album now, and it will be out April 22," Nas told Page Six. Maxim has since apologized for the premature review, but Nas doesn't care. "I'd prefer [a review from] Playboy," the rapper said. "That kind of stuff doesn't reach my radar or effect anybody around me. I don't know what a music rating from Maxim is . . . I don't know what it even means really." Maxim also reviewed the Black Crowes' album, "War Paint," without listening to it in its entirety. [NY Post Page 6]

(thx Rich)

Tags: boom boxes, Maxim, Nas, Page 6, scandal

Posted on February 27, 2008 11:36 AM

Comments (19)

it means that people who listen to Kid Rock might not be so inclined to listen to your album now.

Posted by Anonymous | February 27, 2008 11:45 AM

Nas b!tchslaps Maxim....fratboys cry

Posted by Anonymous | February 27, 2008 11:46 AM

what's the name of the album???

Posted by Anonymous | February 27, 2008 12:38 PM

I believe the name of the album is Nigger which will likely be spelled as N----r in most mainstream media outlets. While the music will continue to suck, the over-inflated "controversy" surrounding the album title will ensure big sales.

Posted by Anonymous | February 27, 2008 12:51 PM

"That kind of stuff doesn't reach my radar or effect anybody around me. I don't know what a music rating from Maxim is . . . I don't know what it even means really."

Don't know why Maxim even has a music review. Tha mag is all about how to fart in front of your girlfriend and putting roofies in unsuspecting girls' drinks to care about Nas. I'd beat my son senseless if he read that garbage.

Posted by Anonymous | February 27, 2008 12:52 PM

what time does anon 12:38 try to recruit us all for the aryan nation???

Posted by Anonymous | February 27, 2008 12:53 PM

The same time Daft Punk goes on, Jackass.

Posted by Anonymous | February 27, 2008 1:04 PM

what time does anon 12:53 try to recruit us all for the nation of islam???

Posted by Anonymous | February 27, 2008 1:05 PM

has anyone noticed anon 12:38 has been posting that question in different variations for weeks on this blog? i don't get it. are you just dying for someone to say 'nigger' so you can get a kick out of it?

really weird.

Posted by Anonymous | February 27, 2008 1:06 PM

Maxim gave me a 2 1/2 star review, and I'm not even in the recording industry.

Posted by Wayne | February 27, 2008 1:10 PM

No anon 1:06, no one else has noticed that. Seems you were just dying for an excuse to say it. Racist fuck you are.

Posted by Anonymous | February 27, 2008 1:24 PM

Maxim may cater to white middle-class frat-types, but they buy lots of music, especially rap. If I were Nas, I'd be more concerned about Maxim than with Brooklyn Vegan (not that he got reviewed here, but you get my point). Rap albums don't make real loot unless they cross-over a bit... just like any other genre. Discuss.

Posted by Anonymous | February 27, 2008 1:24 PM

who else buys Nas albums besides Maxim readers?

Posted by Anonymous | February 27, 2008 3:39 PM

Maybe Nas knows that and wants to turn his fanbase around? Maybe that's why he called his album that, to get their attention?

Posted by Anonymous | February 27, 2008 3:56 PM

i think it's fair to say that this is the most attention that maxim has ever gotten. congrats.

Posted by d | February 27, 2008 4:08 PM

I'm a nigger

He's a nigger

She's a nigger

We some niggers

Wouldn't you like to be a nigger, too?