Food and beverage
April 6, 2021
In new vignette from Hennessy, Nas pens a letter to his daughter, encouraging the continuation of Black excellence. Image credit: Hennessy
By Katie Tamola
LVMH-owned Cognac brand Hennessy has tapped Grammy-award-winning rapper and songwriter Nas in a campaign that celebrates Black legacy and excellence.
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