VIDEO: Nas Brings Out Jay Z & Diddy, Performs “Illmatic” At Coachella

Nas performs “Illmatic” in its entirety at Coachella, bringing out Jay Z and Diddy in the process.

Nas’ seminal debut, Illmatic celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and the Queensbridge rapper is bringing in the occasion by performing the album in its entirety on tour. He brought the show to Coachella, but of course brought out some high profile guests as well.

Apart from the Illmatic set, Nas brought Jay Z out to perform some of his classic 90s material, while Diddy took the stage to perform “Hate Me Now” with Esco.

Full setlist is below.

“The Genesis”
“N.Y. State of Mind”
“Life’s a Bitch”
The World Is Yours”
“Dead Presidents” – Jay Z
“Where I’m From” – Jay Z
“Halftime”
“Memory Lane”
“One Time 4 Your Mind”
“One Love”
“Represent”
“It Ain’t Hard To Tell”

“Made You Look”
“Hate Me Now” with Diddy
“One Mic”

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