Nas "The Lost Tapes 2" Is Shelved Indefinitely

21 gun salute for the album.

May 16, 2011

Looks like fans looking forward to The Lost Tapes 2 will have to wait until further notice for the album to drop. Miscommunication with Def Jam has led Nas to shelve the album, as he prepares recording for the new project. We send our salutations to the sequel.

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