Nas is once again giving back to the culture that made him a legend.

The Queensbridge icon has partnered with Resorts World New York City to commit a $2 million investment for the establishment of The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx. This long-awaited institution aims to preserve the global legacy of hip hop and its New York roots.

The announcement was made during the museum’s second annual benefit gala, marking a significant milestone in hip-hop’s cultural preservation. For Nas, the project represents more than philanthropy—it’s a deeply personal mission to honor the history that shaped him and countless others.

“This museum is something our culture has needed for decades,” Nas said during the gala. “It’s powerful to see a space built to preserve history while inspiring the next generation. Helping bring this vision to life is an honor. The museum stands as a reminder of our roots and a celebration of everything hip-hop continues to represent.”

Nas & Resort World NYC Commit To Bronx Hip Hop Museum Construction

Located in the Bronx—the birthplace of hip-hop—the museum is set to open in 2026 and will serve as both a creative hub and educational space. It will chronicle the genre’s rise from block parties to Billboard charts while spotlighting the innovators who turned rap into a global movement.

Museum founder Rocky Bucano praised Nas and Resorts World. Bucano called it a “milestone moment” for the capital campaign.

“Nas and Resorts World’s generosity brings us closer to opening our doors,” Bucano said. “This contribution inspires others to join us in preserving hip-hop’s global legacy.”

Resorts World executives echoed that sentiment, crediting Nas as a reflection of the city’s artistic soul.

“Hip-hop has always reflected the spirit of New York, from its birth in the Bronx to Queens’ own Nas,” said Kevin Jones, Chief Legal and Strategy Officer at Resorts World. “We’re proud to support The Hip Hop Museum as a tribute to where the culture began and where it’s going.”

For Nas, this partnership symbolizes more than a financial commitment—it’s a promise to ensure hip-hop’s story remains immortalized in the borough where it was born, inspiring generations long after the beat fades.