It appears Nas won’t be answering if the NFL Super Bowl ever comes calling — according to comments in his recent interview with Complex.

For most artists, performing at the Super Bowl halftime show marks the pinnacle of mainstream success. It’s where icons like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Dr. Dre have turned music into global spectacle. But for Nasir Jones, the Queensbridge poet who redefined hip-hop’s narrative power, the stage holds no personal allure.

Talking to Jordan Rose, the 50-year-old rap veteran revealed he has no plans to ever take part in the Super Bowl halftime show. Though he enjoys the yearly broadcast, Nas made it clear that the spectacle doesn’t align with his artistic identity.

“That’s for professionals,” he said, laughing — a remark that instantly set off a wave of debate online.

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