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Breaking news, b-boys and b-girls: Beat Street is becoming a stage musical. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Nas is on board to help adapt the 1984 movie for Broadway. The rapper shared the news of his involvement after a 40th anniversary screening of the dance drama at the Tribeca Film Festival. “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 said in a statement. “It’s a thrill for me to join the creative team of Beat Street, bringing the raw energy of hip-hop into the fabric of Broadway. It’s an honor to breathe new life into this iconic work and celebrate its enduring legacy.” Centering on a graffiti artist, a DJ, and a breaker in the South Bronx, the original Beat Street featured music by Harry Belafonte and Arthur Baker. Nas will reportedly help expand on the soundtrack with new material for the musical. He’ll also co-produce alongside Baker, Michael Holman, and Richard Fearn. Other members of the creative team will reportedly be announced in coming weeks, so stay tuned to find out who else is hopping on this Beat.
