Nas - Affirmative Action ft. AZ, Cormega, Foxy Brown (Lyrics) Hip Hop/R&B Lyrics YouTube• Mar 26, 2026
Watch the lyrical breakdown of Nas's classic track Affirmative Action: Nas - Affirmative Action Lyrics
The song is structured like a mob meeting, with each member of The Firm bringing a distinct energy to the table: Nas - Affirmative Action ft
"Affirmative Action" is more than just a track; it is the definitive mission statement for , the hip-hop supergroup consisting of Nas, AZ, Cormega, and Foxy Brown. Released on Nas’s 1996 masterpiece It Was Written , the song serves as a masterclass in cinematic "Mafioso rap," blending gritty street narratives with high-stakes criminal diplomacy. AZ opens with smooth, sophisticated imagery, setting the
AZ opens with smooth, sophisticated imagery, setting the scene of money laundering and high-stakes games. His verse establishes the "aristocrat" lifestyle that The Firm aspired to, moving beyond the corners to "politic daily with diplomats".