Pete Rock To Sue Nas Over ‘Illmatic’ Royalties

This Dec. 20, 2012 photo shows American rapper and actor Nas, born Nasir Jones, posing in New York. Nas is nominated for four Grammys, including best rap album for Life Is Good, best rap song and best rap performance for Daughters, and best rap/sung collaboration for Cherry Wine, which features the late Amy Winehouse. The Grammy Awards will air live Feb. 10. (Photo by Scott Gries/Invision/AP Images)

Pete Rock Suing Nas Over Unpaid “The World Is Yours” Royalties Pete Rock has filed a lawsuit against Nas over unpaid royalties. According to Pete Rock and his attorney’s he is owed millions. He has demanded payment several times but to no avail. Pete said, Nas and his people have stonewalled me since 1994. My New Year’s resolution is to be compensated for my hard work on Illmatic. The song, The World Is Yours is one of Nas’ most sampled tracks and has been used by Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Rick Ross and was featured in the 2002 movie, Antwone Fisher. Do you think Pete Rock is going to win his lawsuit?