STREAM EXCLUSIVE ORIGINALS

Nas’ ‘Paid In Full’ Audition Tape Surfaces

Could you imagine him playing Rico instead of Cam’ron?

Cam’ron played Rico perfectly in “Paid In Full,” but imagine if it was Nas who ended up with the role.

Well, that was a possibility once upon a time. A clip of the Queensbridge rapper recently surfaced reading Rico’s lines from the 2002 cult classic film, and honestly, it’s a lot.

Nas, Steve Stoute, and Others Create Hip-Hop Grandmaster Awards To Provide ‘Contributors Who Didn’t Get What They Deserved’

Nas, Steve Stoute, and Others Create Hip-Hop Grandmaster Awards To Provide ‘Contributors Who Didn’t Get What They Deserved’

In response, folks on social media chimed in, with many noting the possibility of Nas taking on the role considering the film was produced by JAY-Z and Dame Dash during the height of the feud between Nas and Hov.

“Paid In Full” is based on the 1980s drug scene in Harlem that was headed by hustlers like Azie “AZ” Faison, Rich Porter, and Alpo Martinez. Cam’ron starred in the film as Rico while Wood Harris and Mekhi Phifer played Ace Boogie and Money Makin Mitch.

Latest News

Subscribe for BET Updates

Provide your email address to receive our newsletter.


By clicking Subscribe, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers) and other information from BET and the Paramount family of companies. You understand that you can unsubscribe at any time.