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Nas

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

7

End

59

Internal

49

Multi

103

Slant

3

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus: Nas, GZA & Inspectah Deck]
It's-it's-it's✦ Nas, Preem, how many✦ times✦ I gotta✦ tell 'em?
I don't give a goddamn,✦ it's-it's-it's✦ Nas
Preem, how many✦ times✦ we gotta✦ tell 'em?
Murderous✦ material✦ made by a madman✦
[Verse 2: Nas]
It be tradition,✦ hate they wishin'✦ on me
They try to switch the story✦
So they don't look like a bitch in the story✦
It's my life, not a third party✦ witness' story✦
Some heard somebody heard something different, distorted version✦ of the truth
It's murder✦ in the booth
Word to Lorenzo-Irv, the Benz swerve (Err)
Got ink on the sheets, the wings from an angel swings
What's beef? Rest in peace Stack and Chinx, Queens
Flyest ever,✦ Russia✦ diamonds in Italian sweaters
Indian✦ gold with the highest of bettors
The winner's circle, I remember the win was respected✦
And we championed for those who had came and collected✦
For my G's with that money✦ cologne, bring honeys home
I made smashes with Poke and Tone
They used to harass me, "When you gon' get up with Preemo✦ and zone?"
Almost thirty✦ years, people won't leave us alone✦
And I'm grateful,✦ middle fingers up to the hateful✦
[Chorus: Nas, GZA & Inspectah Deck]
I don't give a goddamn,✦ it's-it's-it's✦ Nas
Preem, how many✦ times✦ we gotta✦ tell em?
Murderous✦ material✦ made by a madman✦
Follow✦ the leader✦ like E and R, let's get em
I don't give a goddamn,✦ it's-it's-it's✦ Nas
Preem, how many✦ times✦ we gotta✦ tell 'em?
Murderous✦ material✦ made by a madman✦

Technical Breakdown

7.2
Multisyllabic Rhymes9.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres6.5

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm5.5

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity8.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control7.5

Performance and control

Computed Score7.18

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

Nas demonstrates high-level consistency and narrative cohesion, effectively using dense, internal rhyming structures to mirror his legacy and status within the culture.

B
9.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
5.5
Cadence / Flow
8
Vocabulary
6.5
Wordplay
7.5
Delivery
Internal rhyme chainsMultisyllabic consonanceNarrative framingHistorical allusion
Rhyme Architecture: A dense, fluid scheme relying heavily on multi-syllabic slant rhymes (e.g., 'wishin' / switch / bitch / witness / different / distorted'), creating a relentless, percussive forward motion.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"murder in the booth"

① Lyrical dominance resulting in the 'killing' of the track② A literal reference to the violent, gritty themes often associated with Nas's persona

"money cologne"

① The literal scent of wealth and luxury lifestyle② A reputation for financial success that precedes him, serving as a calling card

Expert-level rhythmic pocket control

High internal rhyme density consistent with his peak stylistic era

Strong command of legacy-based narrative

Effective integration of multisyllabic sound-alikes

Limited usage of complex, multi-layered double entendres compared to his apex output

Reliance on established industry referents that lower the novelty score

Some punchlines rely on name-dropping rather than structural wit

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