: Nas uses the verses to position himself as a "rebel," specifically addressing the censorship and pushback he faced from his label and retail outlets regarding his album's title.
: Released in June 2008, "Hero" was the primary single from the album Nas (often referred to as the "Untitled" album due to its original, highly controversial intended title). Nas Ft Keri Hilson
: While some critics felt the pop-leaning production didn't suit Nas's style, many fans consider it an "underrated" classic that captured a specific, high-stakes moment in his discography. : Nas uses the verses to position himself