Nas continues to influence hip-hop culture through multiple initiatives, including a Broadway adaptation of Beat Street, the announcement of a Bronx school dedicated to hip-hop, and collaborations at New York Comic Con featuring Marvel-themed appearances with Slick Rick. He has also issued a public letter urging artists to honor the genre's roots, while reflecting on his mentorship role as highlighted by Victoria Monét and Shyne. Meanwhile, disputes over compensation with Kanye West and digital rights have surfaced, alongside broader conversations about preserving New York's hip-hop legacy with city officials.