Nas Is Bringing the Classic Hip-Hop Film Beat Street to Broadway

Cop Your XXL Merch Now The classic 1984 hip-hop film Beat Street is coming to Broadway courtesy of Nas. Nas Is Bringing Beat Street to Broadway According to a Hollywood Reporter report, published on Friday (June 14), Nas has gathered a creative team to adapt the 1984 hip-hop film Beat Street into a musical. The veteran rhymer shared the news of his involvement at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, which screened the movie in celebration of the film’s 40th anniversary. The entertainment publication reports that Nas will serve as a producer alongside Arthur Baker, who was involved in the original film as a co-producer, composer, and music producer. Michael Holman, the associate producer of the original film, and Richard Fearn will also be part of the production team. The group plans to expand and create new musical works based on the film’s original soundtrack and bring the story to life on stage. “Beat Street wasn’t just a film – it spread the revolution of hip-hop culture throughout the country and the world. It left an indelible mark, inspiring generations of young artists and creating new hip-hop fans alike,” Nas told THR. “It’s a thrill for me to join the creative...