New Edition – Las Vegas
Celebrating 40 years in music, legendary R&B group New Edition returns to Encore Theater after a successful debut with six dates in July, October, and November 2024.
On April 19, 1994, 20-year-old Nasir Jones, also known as Nas, released his first full-length album, Illmatic. In honor of the 30th anniversary of this seminal recording, the timeless poet and rhyme master embarks on a series of concerts alongside the Las Vegas Philharmonic celebrating the work that many regard as the greatest hip-hop album of all time.
As a legendary hip-hop mogul, co-founder of Mass Appeal Records, actor, and executive producer, Nas’ extensive catalog is not just a collection of albums but a testament to his profound influence on the genre. Following the monumental success of Illmatic, Nas continued to shape the landscape of hip-hop with 14 subsequent albums. Eight are multi-platinum and platinum, including Nastradamus, Stillmatic, God’s Son, and Street’s Disciple. With 16 GRAMMY nominations, Nas' impact was further recognized with his first-ever GRAMMY win for “Best Rap Album” with King's Disease in 2020. King’s Disease II and King’s Disease III followed all executive produced by Nas and Hit-Boy. The duo went on a prolific run with the three-part Magic series, with their sixth album, Magic 3, marking the final chapter of their collaboration.
Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 8 p.m.
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Illmatic, timeless poet and rhyme-master Nas will perform with a live orchestra at Encore Theater over three nights, August 29, 31 and September 1.