Chris Brown isn’t the only man getting face time with Nicki Minaj. The rap diva finds love with Nas, who plays her leading man in the video for “Right By My Side.” In addition to appearing on screen together, the rappers collaborated on “Champion” off Nicki’s sophomore album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.

The Benny Boom-directed clip starring Chris and Nas will debut tonight at 6:56 p.m. EST on BET, Fuse, MTV Jams, MTV Hits, and mtvU, followed by the online premiere at 7 p.m. EST on VEVO.

Get a sneak peek before tonight’s premiere.

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Old school and new school will meet up at this year’s Rock the Bells festival. Missy Elliott and Timbaland, Nas, Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony, Kid Cudi, Ice Cube, Salt-N-Pepa, J. Cole, and 2 Chainz are among this year’s performers.

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Nas was joined by his daughter Destiny on set of the Chris Robinson-directed video for “Daughters” earlier this week. The hip-hop superstar, who also has a son with ex-wife Kelis, reflects on his relationship with his 17-year-old daughter on the powerful single, which will appear on his upcoming album Life Is Good, due July 17.

Despite his good intentions, the No I.D.-produced song has struck a sour note with Destiny’s mother, Carmen Bryan.

“Just heard ‘Daughters’ by Nas. What a disappointment! He had nothing positive to say about our daughter and his depiction of her is false,” she tweeted. “Perhaps her father should be talking to her and spending more time with her so he can really get to know her. Destiny is still a child-it was the wrong platform.”

Check out more pics from the shoot below.

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Nelly Furtado breaks us off with a little “Something” on her collaboration with Nas, which is expected to appear on her forthcoming album The Spirit Indestructible, due June 19. The Canadian songbird hypnotizes with her harmonies, while Nas gets nasty on his verse. Nelly first tweeted about the song in February 2011. Listen to a 90-second snippet below.

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Nas demands your respect with the brand new video for “The Don.” The New York kingpin celebrates his legendary status in the Aristotle-directed clip, which was shot throughout his hometown. His 10th album Life Is Good arrives July 17. Recognize a real don when you see one.

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Nas plays protective father on his new single “Daughters,” produced by No I.D. “I call this shit for ni**as with daughters,” raps the hip-hop icon, while reflecting on his own relationship with his daughter Destiny, who once posted photos of herself on the Internet with a box of condoms.

“They grow fast, one day she’s your little princess/ Next day, she’s talking boy business, what is this/ They say the coolest players and foulest heartbreakers in the world/ God gets us back, he makes us have precious little girls.”

The powerful cut will appear on Nas’ 10th album Life Is Good, due July 17.

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The summer just got a litte hotter. Nas has announced the release date for his 10th album Life Is Good, due July 17.

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From the projects to platinum albums, Nas shared how he became one of hip-hop’s most revered MCs on VH1’s “Behind the Music.” The 38-year-old rapper, born Nasir Jones, opened up about his personal and professional life including his highly-publicized beef with Jay-Z, political controversy, divorce from Kelis, and the birth of his son Knight, with commentary from hip-hop luminaries including Common, Russell Simmons, and Q-Tip.

“Nas is always the benchmark for everybody,” said Q-Tip. “He’s your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper.”

Watch the rise of the Don in the full episode below.

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