Synopses & Reviews
Carmen Bryan is no stranger to the rap world. Not only did she work at Def Jam and Capitol Records but she shares a daughter with hip-hop superstar Nas -- a relationship made extremely public through Nas's celebrity status, rap lyrics, and the ever-present media. Now, in
It's No Secret, a strong, resilient Carmen bares all, telling her side of the story and leaving no detail unturned -- with the true candor and raw emotion of someone who has been there, done that, and survived.
From a clandestine relationship with Nas's biggest rival, Jay-Z, that stirred up the biggest feud in hip-hop history, to seeing her reputation in tatters and a once loving relationship with Nas fall apart, Carmen depicts her trying journey to become the strong woman and mother she is today. After years of turmoil that included drugs, sex, greed, and violence -- and abandoning what she had always prized above all, her freedom -- Carmen took a stand, focusing on herself. After years of pursuit by the media, Carmen sets the record straight in It's No Secret -- and has no regrets.
Synopsis
The former girlfriend of rap star Nas and mother of his daughter discusses their relationship, her part in his famous feud with rival rapper Jay-Z, and her struggle to maintain independence and find love as a single mother in the projects.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
PROLOGUE
CHAPTER 1: In the Beginning
CHAPTER 2: Growing Pains
CHAPTER 3: "Ready for the World"
CHAPTER 4: Turning Over a New Leaf
CHAPTER 5: The Bridge
CHAPTER 6: Music Biz
CHAPTER 7: Destiny
CHAPTER 8: Parenthood
CHAPTER 9: Trouble in Thug Paradise
CHAPTER 10: Back to Eden
CHAPTER 11: Change of Heart
CHAPTER 12: Acts of Faith
CHAPTER 13: Awakening Carmen
CHAPTER 14: Escape from New York
CHAPTER 15: City of Angels
CHAPTER 16: Hollywood High
CHAPTER 17: The Beginning of the End
CHAPTER 18: All Eyes on Me
CHAPTER 19: Point of No Return
CHAPTER 20: Fatal Attraction
CHAPTER 21: Uncle Daddy