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The controversies surrounding Nas continued to escalate. By 2022, accumulating negative press, including the promotion of cryptocurrency figures like Sam Bankman-Fried and Changpeng Zhao—later revealed as embroiled in scandals—further tainted his public image. Multiple pieces of content positioning these billionaires as philanthropic figures were met with severe backlash after their unethical practices came to light.
His repeated failure to take accountability for his actions significantly diminished his credibility. When confronted about his controversial videos, his responses often slipped into defensiveness or deflection, rather than genuine acknowledgment of the concerns raised.